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

US Treasury Adds Crypto Rules to Russia Sanctions
US Treasury Adds Crypto Rules to Russia Sanctions
February 28, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.S. government has said crypto exchanges shouldn’t facilitate transactions for individuals or entities that have been recently added to a sanctions list, including some...

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Today in Crypto: Binance, Kraken Refuse Ukraine’s Request to Freeze Crypto Accounts; Goldman Execs Leave Banking for Crypto Firms
Today in Crypto: Binance, Kraken Refuse Ukraine’s Request to Freeze Crypto Accounts; Goldman Execs Leave...
February 28, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The Ukrainian government has been buying important supplies, including gas, food and military equipment, using cryptocurrencies, CoinDesk reported Monday (Feb. 28). Get the Full Story...

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Circle’s USDC Stablecoin Sees 18% Growth, Crests $50B in Circulation
Circle’s USDC Stablecoin Sees 18% Growth, Crests $50B in Circulation
February 28, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The Circle USDC stablecoin has passed $50 billion in total circulation, Coindesk reported Monday (Feb. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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BitConnect Fraud Indictment Highlights the ICO Era Driving Crypto Enforcement Today
BitConnect Fraud Indictment Highlights the ICO Era Driving Crypto Enforcement Today
February 28, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

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JPMorgan Invests in Blockchain Firm TRM
JPMorgan Invests in Blockchain Firm TRM
February 28, 2022  |  Investments

J.P. Morgan Chase is the latest investor in blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs, according to a Monday (Feb. 28) press release. The amount of the...

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SEC: No Amnesty for Crypto Companies for Self-Reported Violations
SEC: No Amnesty for Crypto Companies for Self-Reported Violations
February 28, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency companies that self-report their violations won’t get amnesty, but could face smaller penalties for their infractions, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Enforcement Director...

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EU Data Law Proposal Could Radically Change Blockchain Smart Contracts
EU Data Law Proposal Could Radically Change Blockchain Smart Contracts
February 28, 2022  |  Blockchain

A draft of the European Union Data Act would require a smart contract kill switch that could have a profound effect on the use, and...

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Taxation May Be a Bigger Issue in Crypto Regulation Than Anticipated
Taxation May Be a Bigger Issue in Crypto Regulation Than Anticipated
February 28, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

One of the biggest obstacles for institutions, investors, individuals, entrepreneurs in the United States and overseas to use blockchain and crypto assets, either for payment...

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Russian Cryptocurrencies Could Be Part of Future Sanctions
Russian Cryptocurrencies Could Be Part of Future Sanctions
February 28, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

If the President Joe Biden administration gets its way, the latest economic sanction against Russia for invading Ukraine will be a disruption of its cryptocurrency...

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