Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses strong cryptography to secure financial transactions, control the creation of additional units, and verify the transfer of assets.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Colombia Eyes CBDC to Ease Transactions, Stop Tax Evasion

Colombia Eyes CBDC to Ease Transactions, Stop Tax Evasion
Colombia Eyes CBDC to Ease Transactions, Stop Tax Evasion
August 17, 2022  |  CBDC

Aiming to make transactions easier for consumers and to put an end to tax evasion, Colombia is reportedly considering introducing a central bank digital currency...

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Academic Study Finds Signs of Insider Trading at Crypto Exchange Coinbase Global
Academic Study Finds Signs of Insider Trading at Crypto Exchange Coinbase Global
August 17, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

A new study by three academics has found that insider trading at cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global may be more widespread than a case being pursued...

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FinTech Qenta Acquires Crypto Company Noble Money
FinTech Qenta Acquires Crypto Company Noble Money
August 17, 2022  |  Partnerships

Financial insurance platform Qenta has acquired digital currency company Noble Money, Inc. for an undisclosed amount, the FinTech said in a news release Wednesday (Aug....

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UK Cross-Industry Consortium to Focus on Future of Digital Currencies
UK Cross-Industry Consortium to Focus on Future of Digital Currencies
August 17, 2022  |  Digital Payments

A new cross-industry group called the Digital Financial Market Infrastructure (DFMI) Consortium has launched in the U.K. to focus on consulting and experimenting with alternative...

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Genesis Cuts Staff 20% Staff as CEO Michael Moro Exits, COO Named Interim Exec
Genesis Cuts Staff 20% Staff as CEO Michael Moro Exits, COO Named Interim Exec
August 17, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

In a workforce and leadership shakeup, crypto brokerage Genesis is cutting 20% of its staff as CEO Michael Moro stepped down and Chief Operating Officer...

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Toomey: FDIC ‘Improperly’ Restricting Crypto Trading Amid Broader U.S. Crackdown
Toomey: FDIC ‘Improperly’ Restricting Crypto Trading Amid Broader U.S. Crackdown
August 17, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

A clash may be coming between congressional Republicans and federal banking regulators over the treatment of cryptocurrency businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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CUs’ Sitting on Valuable Crypto Asset — the Ability to Educate
CUs’ Sitting on Valuable Crypto Asset — the Ability to Educate
August 17, 2022  |  Credit Unions

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NFT Weekly: EU May Be Cracking Down on NFTs; Pudgy Penguins Soar; Fighting NFT Thieves
NFT Weekly: EU May Be Cracking Down on NFTs; Pudgy Penguins Soar; Fighting NFT Thieves
August 16, 2022  |  NFTs

Despite comments to the contrary, it looks like the EU’s big crypto regulation framework will cover NFTs after all. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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