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

Crypto Exchange BitMEX Founders Plead Guilty After Failing to Establish AML Rules
Crypto Exchange BitMEX Founders Plead Guilty After Failing to Establish AML Rules
February 25, 2022  |  Legal

Founders of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX have pleaded guilty to violating bank secrecy regulations by failing to establish an anti-money laundering (AML) program, the U.S. Attorney’s...

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TechREG Weekly: Biden’s Executive Crypto Order May Be Delayed; EU Wants More Data from US Firms 
TechREG Weekly: Biden’s Executive Crypto Order May Be Delayed; EU Wants More Data from US...
February 25, 2022  |  Regulation

The week started with the prospect of an executive order by President Joe Biden to regulate cryptocurrencies that could trigger new regulation from different federal...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: How FinTechs Can Give CUs a Leg up in the Digital Transformation
PYMNTS Intelligence: How FinTechs Can Give CUs a Leg up in the Digital Transformation
February 25, 2022  |  Credit Unions

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China Court Rules Crypto Transactions ‘Illegal’; Violators Face 10 Years in Prison
China Court Rules Crypto Transactions ‘Illegal’; Violators Face 10 Years in Prison
February 24, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

China’s Supreme Court this week set penalties for violating recent prohibitions against engaging in cryptocurrency transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Coinbase’s Services and Subscription Revenues Grow By 10x
Coinbase’s Services and Subscription Revenues Grow By 10x
February 24, 2022  |  Earnings

Crypto trading platform Coinbase posted fourth-quarter earnings that showed a surge in retail trading volumes – and volatility. Trading volumes are likely to decline in...

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Today in the Connected Economy: AmEx, Resy Support Indie Restaurants
Today in the Connected Economy: AmEx, Resy Support Indie Restaurants
February 24, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, American Express and Resy launch a campaign to get people eating at independent restaurants. Also, PayPal is among investors in...

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Ukraine Conflict Leads to $242M Crypto Liquidation
Ukraine Conflict Leads to $242M Crypto Liquidation
February 24, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Russia’s incursion into the Ukraine early Thursday (Feb. 24) triggered more than $242 million in liquidations in the crypto market. Get the Full Story Complete...

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HandCash App Integrates Circle, Fabriik Tools To Offer Top-Ups
HandCash App Integrates Circle, Fabriik Tools To Offer Top-Ups
February 24, 2022  |  Partnerships

Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV) trading wallet company HandCash announced its partnership with payments platform Circle and Canadian FinTech firm Fabriik to allow users the opportunity...

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Academic and Economic Experts Debate the Need and Scope of Crypto Regulation 
Academic and Economic Experts Debate the Need and Scope of Crypto Regulation 
February 24, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies raise potential benefits and risks. They represent a break from the traditional model of so-called “fiat currency,” which gives government bodies inherent regulatory power....

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