Cryptocurrencies
FATF’s Regulations to Push Criminals to Privacy Coins: CipherTrace CEO
FATF crypto regulations will push criminals from Bitcoin and Ether towards privacy coins such as Monero, CipherTrace CEO says.
Zuckerberg: Facebook Will Not Launch Libra Without US Approval
Mark Zuckerberg plans to assure Congress that Libra will not launch until all U. S. regulators' concerns are addressed.
Pomp’s Morgan Creek Raises $61M For Blockchain Fund, Targets $250M
Morgan Creek Capital Management firm has raised $61 million for second blockchain fund.
Fraudulent Transactions in Crypto, Explained
Fraudsters are getting increasingly creative. Here are the common scams facing crypto consumers, and the novel approaches being used to stop them #Sponsored.
Yale Prof and Goldman Sachs Veteran Design DLT-Based Facebook Rival
A Yale professor and Goldman Sachs veteran are planning a blockchain-powered social media network called Revolution Populi.
Germany Warns of Privacy Token Usage in Money Laundering and Terrorism
German Finance Ministry urges oversight over the development of privacy tokens to prevent illicit usage.
Ripple Adds Four Members to Regulatory Team, Joins Blockchain Association
Ripple adds four members to its global regulatory team based in Washington D. C. and joins the Blockchain Association.
Rep. Warren Davidson: You Have to Defend Money to Defend Freedom
U. S. Rep. Warren Davidson speaks with Cointelegraph on Libra and securities law ahead of Zuckerberg hearings scheduled for Wednesday.
Kik Messenger Saved From the Verge of Shutdown
The SEC’s lawsuit against Kik almost cost the company its life. Here is the story of how it survived.
‘No Borders’ — Alistair Milne Sends Bitcoin Instead of $2.6K Gold Bar
Following a giveaway announcement in September, Alistair Milne gives away Bitcoin instead of a $2,600 Denarium gold bar.
Adam Back: Creating Altcoins More Attractive Than Building on Bitcoin
Creating altcoins is currently still more attractive than adding new functionality to Bitcoin, according to Blockstream CEO Adam Back.
Bitcoin Price Turns Boring Again as Traders Consider Chances of $8.5K
Bitcoin price rangebound as $8. 5K resistance proves tough.
Banks May Cut Ties With Facebook if Libra Is Launched: ING CEO
ING CEO Ralph Hamers thinks that banks may have to cut ties with Facebook if Libra is launched.
New Research: Energy DLT Apps’ CAGR to Surge 67% Over the Next Decade
Energy blockchain apps are estimated to grow 67% CAGR over the next 10 years, according to Navigant Research.
Bank of Cambodia: We’ll Allow More Control with Blockchain Payments
Blockchain payments will enable greater financial control and remittance efficiency, says a National Bank of Cambodia official.
UK Gov’t: FCA Will Make Final Decision on Banning Crypto Derivatives
The U. K. government has stressed that is up to the “operationally independent” financial regulator, not the executive, to decide on a proposed crypto derivatives ban.
Crypto App Revolut Confirms MasterCard on Board for 2019 US Expansion
Revolut will use both Visa and MasterCard for U. S. entry.
Silk Road Prosecutor: 99.9% of Fiat Money Laundering Goes Unprosecuted
“The financial services industry is spending $20 billion a year on AML and KYC. So I would ask you: is it even working? I don’t think it’s working”.
Bitcoin Futures: Institutional Long Positions Value Doubled In October
Bitcoin futures rebound as open interest shoots up.
Casa Unveils New Solution to ‘What Happens to My Bitcoin When I Die?
Crypto custody startup Casa launches a protocol and service dedicated to helping users securely manage their Bitcoin inheritance.