US & Canada

Regulation

How to Watch Mark Zuckerberg’s Grilling in Congress Today

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg will be testifying before lawmakers on Libra and more later today. Watch the livestream here.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 October 2019
Regulation

US Treasury to Monitor Libra Over Possible Financial Risks

The Treasury Department has committed to monitoring the Facebook-led cryptocurrency project Libra alongside regulatory efforts by Congress.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 October 2019
Regulation

Regulate Stablecoins – Don’t Squash Them

Regulators should offer a path for stablecoins to exist alongside current financial systems, writes a fellow at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 October 2019
Regulation

What to Expect When Facebook’s Zuckerberg Defends Libra on Capitol Hill

Here's what you need to know before Mark Zuckerberg testifies in front of the House Financial Services Committee on Libra.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 October 2019
Regulation

Former World Gold Council Exec Develops New Bitcoin ETF

The portfolio manager behind SPDR Gold Shares is developing a bitcoin ETF, but winning SEC approval remains a holy grail in the nascent space.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 October 2019
Europe

Algorand Wins Sharia Compliance Certificate to Enter $70 Billion Market

A sharia certification could open up the platform to a global network of observant Islamic investors estimated to be worth more than $70 billion.

Business  ·  22 October 2019
Regulation

Ripple Boosts Blockchain Advocacy Efforts With DC Office

Ripple has opened a new D.C. office and expanded its regulatory team as it seeks to better educate policymakers on blockchain tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 October 2019
Bitcoin

Bitcoin IRA Is Letting Customers Lend Out Their Crypto Retirement Funds

The digital asset IRA company will offer interest on cryptocurrency and cash holdings that customers want to lend out.

Business  ·  22 October 2019
Europe

Telegram Backer Sought Circle Listing Before SEC Halted Token Launch

A backer of Telegram's blockchain project asked Circle's Poloniex exchange to list the gram token before the SEC halted issuance, court papers show.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 October 2019
Regulation

SEC’s Court Hearing on Telegram Token Delayed Till Next Year

The messaging app company and the SEC will now meet next February to debate the regulator's claim the gram token is a security.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 October 2019
News

Fidelity Digital Assets’ Testing Opens to More Qualified Investors

Fidelity Digital Asset Services is rolling out its custody and trading platform to more qualified clients.

Business  ·  18 October 2019
Regulation

Fed Governor Brainard Identifies Libra Threat, Says Regulatory Hurdles Abound

Federal Reserve governor Lael Brainard delivered a sharp critique of Libra, which would need to resolve many regulatory hurdles before going live.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 October 2019
News

Top Fed Official Says US Central Bank ‘Actively’ Debating Digital Dollar

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Rob Kaplan says the U.S. dollar faces increasing threats to its status as the global reserve currency.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 October 2019
CFTC

Fearing USD Decline, Ex-CFTC Heads Propose a Blockchain-Based Digital Dollar

Two former ranking members of the CFTC offered up a plan for a government-sanctioned, blockchain-based digital dollar.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 October 2019
Europe

US Law Enforcement Traces Bitcoin Transfers to Nab ‘Largest’ Child Porn Site

A U.S. federal grand jury indicted a South Korean citizen for operating a child porn site, funded by millions dollars worth of bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 October 2019