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In Switzerland, Regulators Eye Payments Over Blockchain
August 27, 2019

Switzerland’s regulators are mandating that firms conducting business across blockchain conduct AL and KYC due diligence. In Australia, the Securities Exchange is transitioning to blockchain across the next few years.

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Bitcoin Daily: FTC Settles With Accused Crypto Pyramid Schemers; BTC Transactions Spike To Two-Year High
August 26, 2019

The US Federal Trade Commission announced that the promoters of recruitment-based cryptocurrency schemes have been permanently banned from operating or participating in any multi-level marketing program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Bitcoin Daily: Venezuelan Department Stores To Launch Blockchain POS; Blockchain Analysis Firm Debuts Real-Time Fraud...
August 23, 2019

Blockchain firm Pundi X has announced that Venezuela’s largest chain of department stores will implement the XPOS, the blockchain-powered point-of-sale device, across its 49 stores around the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Bitcoin Daily: US Says Bitcoin Needs Bank-Grade Regulation; SEC Fines Russian Firm For ICO
August 22, 2019

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo believes that bitcoin needs to be as highly regulated as SWIFT. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Bitcoin Daily: NY Lawsuit Accuses Bitfinex Of Concealing Losses; Gemini Trust Taps Damato As New...
August 21, 2019

A lawsuit against crypto exchange Bitfinex will proceed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

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Bitcoin Daily: Binance To Launch Regional “Libra-Like” Currency; Coinbase Left 3K User Passwords Unprotected
August 20, 2019

Binance has announced plans to launch its blockchain project, Venus, to develop localized stablecoins and digital assets pegged to fiat currencies across the globe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Palestinian Terrorist Group Uses Bitcoin To Raise Money
August 19, 2019

Hamas, the militant Palestinian group, has come up with a new way to raise funds for its terror campaigns: bitcoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Bitcoin Daily: Bakkt Trust Crypto Platform Gets Trust License In NY
August 19, 2019

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced that it has granted a charter under New York Banking Law to Bakkt Trust to operate as a limited liability trust company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Bitcoin Daily: Ripple Xpring Provides 1 Billion XRP Grant; Walmart Files Blockchain Patent For Drones
August 16, 2019

Ripple’s Xpring has made a 1 billion XRP grant in Coil, a platform dedicated to reimagining monetization on the web for creators and their fans. The funds will be use to drive adoption of XRP and the Interledger Protocol (ILP) via Coil’s monetization platform. Get...