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

TechREG Weekly EMEA: Central Banks Raise Concerns About Crypto

TechREG Weekly EMEA: Central Banks Raise Concerns About Crypto
TechREG Weekly EMEA: Central Banks Raise Concerns About Crypto
May 27, 2022  |  Europe

This week in EMEA TechReg, Big Tech and not-so-big tech firms had some positive messages from lawmakers and regulators about how to use their technology...

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TechREG Weekly US: Approach to Crypto by Lawmakers and Regulators Differ; CFPB Increases Pressure on Big Tech and Credit Card Firms 
TechREG Weekly US: Approach to Crypto by Lawmakers and Regulators Differ; CFPB Increases Pressure on...
May 27, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

This week, U.S. policymakers and regulators made their cases on crypto assets and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). While regulators tend to be very skeptical...

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Coinbase Asks Court to Toss Crypto Token Lawsuit
Coinbase Asks Court to Toss Crypto Token Lawsuit
May 26, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

A court case could decide whether digital tokens are more similar to stocks or gold, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) wrote Thursday (May 26). Get...

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Today in Crypto: Portugal’s Parliament Rejects Crypto Tax Proposal; Tether Debuts Tokens Tied to Mexican Peso
Today in Crypto: Portugal’s Parliament Rejects Crypto Tax Proposal; Tether Debuts Tokens Tied to Mexican...
May 26, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Portugal’s parliament has turned down two new taxes on crypto, a report said, as the Assembly of the Republic looks into its state budget for...

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Scammers Used Twitter’s Crypto Community to Steal Information
Scammers Used Twitter’s Crypto Community to Steal Information
May 26, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

Scammers are hijacking Twitter accounts to promote questionable cryptocurrency platforms that let them compromise their victim’s information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Today in FinTech: Bloom Raises $376M; Competition Experts Weigh In; Klarna Shifts Game Plan
Today in FinTech: Bloom Raises $376M; Competition Experts Weigh In; Klarna Shifts Game Plan
May 26, 2022  |  Fintech Investments

In today’s FinTech news, Bloom raises money to fund digital startups, while experts weigh in on the disruption of cryptocurrencies. Plus, Klarna is eyeing short-term...

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CBDCs Give Central Bankers Control When Cash Isn’t King Anymore
CBDCs Give Central Bankers Control When Cash Isn’t King Anymore
May 26, 2022  |  CBDC

Much has been made of the need for a digital dollar as a way of reinforcing the U.S. dollar’s role as the world’s reserve currency,...

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Competition Experts Worldwide Discuss Crypto, Antitrust Strategies
Competition Experts Worldwide Discuss Crypto, Antitrust Strategies
May 26, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

FinTech’s disruption of existing financial markets has hit a nerve with lawmakers around the world, particularly antitrust regulators. All aspects of financial services have been...

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