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

FINMA Head: Libra Safer Than Unregulated Crypto
FINMA Head: Libra Safer Than Unregulated Crypto
October 01, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency pursuits conducted without supervision are more concerning to Switzerland than Facebook’s Libra coin, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Oct. 1). Get the Full Story Complete...

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Venezuela Readies Central Bank Crypto Payments
Venezuela Readies Central Bank Crypto Payments
September 30, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Venezuela’s central bank is getting ready to pull the trigger on cryptocurrency payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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In Asia, Focus On Big Tech Regs And Taxes
In Asia, Focus On Big Tech Regs And Taxes
September 30, 2019  |  Regulation

Scrutiny of tech firms is spreading across the globe, hinting at broader regulations over privacy and, possibly, bigger tax bills. Get the Full Story Complete...

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How FIs Can Win The Eternal — And Escalating — Cybersecurity Battle
How FIs Can Win The Eternal — And Escalating — Cybersecurity Battle
September 30, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Cyberthreats are increasing, and are playing out on a global stage. Credit cards are at risk, of course, but so are smart grids, oil pipelines...

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Crypto Startup RSK Acquires Social Network Taringa
Crypto Startup RSK Acquires Social Network Taringa
September 27, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Crypto startup RSK will buy Spanish social media network Taringa in a bid to expand and to gain access to the platform’s 20 million users,...

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Global Regulatory Issues Could Delay Libra
Global Regulatory Issues Could Delay Libra
September 27, 2019  |  Regulation

Bertrand Perez, the managing director of the Geneva-based Libra Association, an independent organization meant to oversee Facebook’s proposed digital currency, said that due to regulatory...

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ING: Central Banks Will Soon Create Their Own Crypto
ING: Central Banks Will Soon Create Their Own Crypto
September 27, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Mark Cliffe, chief economist at Dutch financial service firm ING, said central banks around the globe will have “fully fledged” cryptocurrencies in a matter of...

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Libra Association Continues Push For European Acceptance
Libra Association Continues Push For European Acceptance
September 27, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

The association meant to manage and handle the debut of Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency Libra has been dealing with some setbacks involving its acceptance, especially from...

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Facebook Negotiates Sandberg DC Hearing Testimony
Facebook Negotiates Sandberg DC Hearing Testimony
September 26, 2019  |  Facebook

With questions surrounding Facebook’s market power and its plans for the Libra digital currency, the social media company is reportedly negotiating with an important congressional committee...

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