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Bitcoin ETFs Raising Serious Concerns For The SEC
January 19, 2018

The SEC has said it will not approve cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) until its concerns about best protecting investors are fully met. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Treasury Eyes Cryptocurrencies For Money Laundering
January 18, 2018

The U.S. Treasury’s financial crime unit is picking up enforcement of cryptocurrency platforms that don’t have strong internal mechanisms in place to prevent money laundering, according to a report in Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Trump Administration Delays Financial Regulatory Relief Bill
January 18, 2018

Mark Calabria, chief economist for Vice President Mike Pence, warned Wednesday (Jan. 17) that a financial regulatory relief legislation will have to get in line behind other policy initiatives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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It’s Official: CFPB To Reconsider Payday Rule
January 17, 2018

The payday lending arena could get help from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), with acting director Mick Mulvaney saying the CFPB will “reconsider” rules regarding the industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Germany Talks Tough On Bitcoin Regulation
January 16, 2018

With regulators around the world calling for rules and laws governing trading in cryptocurrency, a director of Germany’s central banks said rules have to be on a global scale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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China Cracks Down On Alt Crypto Trading Platforms
January 15, 2018

China steps up its regulation of cryptocurrency trading by going after online platforms and mobile apps. 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...

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China Is Picking Up Oversight Of Banking
January 15, 2018

The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) announced this past weekend that it is focusing on boosting oversight of banking and interbank activities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Bill To Ban Use Of Huawei, ZTE Phones
January 15, 2018

Huawei, which just saw its deal to sell its smartphones in the U.S. through AT&T fall apart over security concerns, is facing a bill that would prevent U.S. government agencies from doing business with the Chinese company and ZTE, the Chinese telecommunications equipment provider. Get...

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Indonesia Issues More Warnings About Cryptocurrencies
January 15, 2018

In its second such warning in recent weeks, Indonesia’s central bank cautioned investors about buying and selling cryptocurrencies because of the risks associated with it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...