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Walmart Files Patent For The Walmart Coin
August 02, 2019

Walmart has filed a patent application for a “digital asset” that would be based on a type of block production, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Senate Hearing Focuses On Need For Crypto Oversight
July 30, 2019

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Ripple Defends Crypto To Congress In Open Letter
July 29, 2019

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and its Executive Chairman Chris Larsen penned an open letter to Congress regarding the regulations of cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Japan’s Monex Group Wants In On Libra
July 28, 2019

The owner of the hacked Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck is looking to join Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project. 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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Swiss Privacy Group Still Waiting To Hear From Facebook On Libra
July 23, 2019

The Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) said it still hasn’t heard from Facebook regarding its supposed oversight of Libra, the social media giant’s proposed cryptocurrency.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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eBay Chief Says Libra Is A Risk, But Shows Promise
July 18, 2019

The CEO of eBay, Devin Wenig, said his company’s support of Libra could potentially be a gamble, but that if it pays off it will be worthwhile, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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House Lawmakers Call Libra A Dangerous Threat
July 17, 2019

There was much skepticism and criticism — with some concerns raised more pointedly than others — during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Facebook’s plans for its Libra cryptocurrency. David Marcus, head of Facebook’s new Calibra crypto wallet subsidiary, addressed concerns related to regulation...

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Senate Grills Facebook’s Marcus Over Libra
July 17, 2019

There were many questions, many comments, a few evasions and about the expected amount of histrionic blustering on display when David Marcus, Facebook’s head of blockchain projects, stepped up to the plate to testify before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday (July 16) to offer an explanation...

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Keeping Tabs On 2019’s Major Crypto Hacks (So Far)
July 16, 2019

Days after admitting to a hack that caused the loss of $32 million in cryptocurrency, Bitpoint Japan, a cryptocurrency exchange operator run by Remixpoint, said on Sunday (July 14) it has discovered an additional $2.3 million was stolen. Get the Full Story Complete the form...