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

CFTC Director Tells Congress the Agency Is Ready for More Crypto Oversight

CFTC Director Tells Congress the Agency Is Ready for More Crypto Oversight
CFTC Director Tells Congress the Agency Is Ready for More Crypto Oversight
June 30, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Sens. Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand introduced June 7 the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, a bipartisan bill that will create a complete regulatory framework for...

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FTX Passed on Celsius After Seeing Balance Sheet
FTX Passed on Celsius After Seeing Balance Sheet
June 30, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency exchange operator FTX was contemplating a deal to bail out troubled Celsius but ultimately walked away because the crypto lender’s balance sheet added up...

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Is Play-to-Earn Killing Blockchain Gaming?
Is Play-to-Earn Killing Blockchain Gaming?
June 30, 2022  |  Blockchain

If you look at where investors are putting their money, blockchain games are the Next Big Thing in the crypto world. In the second quarter...

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Basel Committee Hands Down Crypto Guidance for Banks
Basel Committee Hands Down Crypto Guidance for Banks
June 30, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Banks should be more cautious when setting aside capital to cover risks from unbacked cryptocurrency assets, the Bank of International Settlements’ (BIS’) Basel Committee said...

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Today in TechREG: EU Agrees on Strong AML Rules for Crypto Transactions; CFPB Warns Debt Collectors About Fees
Today in TechREG: EU Agrees on Strong AML Rules for Crypto Transactions; CFPB Warns Debt...
June 30, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

Today in TechREG, European Union negotiators have reached an agreement about the scope of anti-money laundering (AML) rules for cryptocurrency transactions. While most of the...

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Coinbase Furthers European Expansion Following US Layoffs
Coinbase Furthers European Expansion Following US Layoffs
June 30, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Already active in the U.K., Ireland, and Germany, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is seeking additional licenses across Europe in an international expansion move that follows layoffs...

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Despite Risks, Crypto-Backed Mortgages, Loans Gaining Traction
Despite Risks, Crypto-Backed Mortgages, Loans Gaining Traction
June 30, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

There’s been talk about people buying real estate with cryptocurrency for some time, but a new report from banking giant Citi finds that crypto-backed mortgages...

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China’s Tech Industry to Curb Secondary NFT Trading
China’s Tech Industry to Curb Secondary NFT Trading
June 30, 2022  |  NFTs

Dozens of Chinese tech companies have pledged to stop the secondary trading of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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