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

AML/KYC’s Data Confidence Crisis
AML/KYC’s Data Confidence Crisis
June 20, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The last thing anyone wants to hear from a financial organization is that the people tasked with risk management are feeling less than confident about...

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For Cryptos, Waiting For (Regulatory) Godot?
For Cryptos, Waiting For (Regulatory) Godot?
June 19, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Amid the news this week that a new cryptocurrency would debut — that would be Facebook’s Libra, of course — might the regulatory landscape be...

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G7 Raises Concerns Over Facebook’s Libra
G7 Raises Concerns Over Facebook’s Libra
June 19, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Facebook’s Tuesday (June 18) news of the launch of its Libra cryptocurrency was heard around the world, and the Group of Seven (G7) nations definitely...

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Bitcoin Daily: Microsoft Hops On Hyperledger, IBM Upgades Blockchain
Bitcoin Daily: Microsoft Hops On Hyperledger, IBM Upgades Blockchain
June 19, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Microsoft announced that it has joined Hyperledger. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Lawmaker Calls For Moratorium On Facebook Crypto
Lawmaker Calls For Moratorium On Facebook Crypto
June 19, 2019  |  Facebook

Facebook is facing more opposition regarding its cryptocurrency, with Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, calling for a moratorium on...

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The World Gets Its Libra Look — And Is Divided On What It Sees
The World Gets Its Libra Look — And Is Divided On What It Sees
June 19, 2019  |  Facebook

The world has gotten its first good look at Libra — Facebook’s long-anticipated move into cryptocurrency and global payments. That move includes new rails (the...

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CTFC Levels Charges In $147M Bitcoin Pyramid Scheme
CTFC Levels Charges In $147M Bitcoin Pyramid Scheme
June 18, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

As bitcoin hovers around $9,100, as Libra may (or may not) give the marquee cryptocurrency a run for its virtual money, it’s worth noting what...

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Facebook Crypto Hits Opposition In Europe
Facebook Crypto Hits Opposition In Europe
June 18, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

The announcement of Libra, Facebook’s new cryptocurrency, has run into immediate political opposition in Europe, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story...

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Western Union Shares Dip On News Of Facebook Crypto
Western Union Shares Dip On News Of Facebook Crypto
June 18, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

Shares in Western Union have fallen on Tuesday (June 18) on the news that Facebook is going to release a new cryptocurrency called Libra, according...

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