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

War in Ukraine Poses First Big Test for Bitcoin as a Haven in Times of Crisis

War in Ukraine Poses First Big Test for Bitcoin as a Haven in Times of Crisis
War in Ukraine Poses First Big Test for Bitcoin as a Haven in Times of...
February 25, 2022  |  Bitcoin

It’s hard to argue that the case for bitcoin as a store of value that, like gold, provides a hedge against inflation has been badly...

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European Parliament Indefinitely Delays Crypto Reg Vote Slated for Monday
European Parliament Indefinitely Delays Crypto Reg Vote Slated for Monday
February 25, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The European Parliament on Friday (Feb. 25) indefinitely pushed off its vote on a proposed regulatory package for cryptocurrency assets because a leaked draft version...

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Crypto Regulation Discussions in Congress Are Becoming More Sophisticated
Crypto Regulation Discussions in Congress Are Becoming More Sophisticated
February 25, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Regulating crypto assets is almost inevitable and lawmakers in Washington D.C. are showing an increased interest and the level of sophistication is rapidly increasing, what...

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From the US and EU to Russia, Crypto Money Laundering Is Under Attack
From the US and EU to Russia, Crypto Money Laundering Is Under Attack
February 25, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

All eyes may have been on Ukraine this week, but in major economies around the world, crypto’s use as a tool for money laundering tool...

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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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