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Ocasio-Cortez Criticizes Corporate-Controlled Money in House’s Libra Hearing

July 17, 2019cashtechnews

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez highlighted the idea of scrip in today’s Libra hearing, remarking that it is destabilizing. New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addressed the control of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency in today’s United States House Committee on Financial Services hearing. As per a recording of the event, provided by C-Span on July 17, Ocasio-Cortez addressed Calibra […]

Facebook’s Marcus: Libra to Satisfy All Regulatory Matters Before Its Launch

July 17, 2019cashtechnews

David Marcus, head of Facebook’s crypto wallet Calibra, stressed that Facebook will launch the Libra cryptocurrency project only after they address all regulatory concerns. David Marcus, CEO of Facebook’s crypto wallet Calibra, underlined that Facebook would not launch the Libra cryptocurrency project before they address all regulatory concerns. Marcus delivered his comments at a hearing […]

Rep. Waters Opens Libra Hearing With Indictment of Facebook’s Past Mistakes

July 17, 2019cashtechnews

The chair of the House Financial Services Committee opened today’s hearing on Libra by noting Facebook’s past mistakes. Today, lawmakers on the United States House of Representatives Financial Services Committee are meeting to discuss the possible effects of Facebook’s proposed Libra cryptocurrency project on the financial system. As a Cointelegraph respondent reports on July 17, […]

Venezuelan Petro Against US Sanctions: History and Use of the Crypto

July 17, 2019cashtechnews

Venezuela is leading the crypto peer-to-peer BTC trade market, despite government efforts to drive adoption of its oil-backed cryptocurrency, Petro. For the entirety of cryptocurrency’s short history, Venezuela has been seen to be among the most striking example of the need for the utility. The South American country has hosted escalating political tension for years, […]

Trump Banning Bitcoin is Feasible But Highly Unlikely, Says Economist

July 15, 2019cashtechnews

Even if he crushed exchanges, making Bitcoin illegal would likely see rejection by lawmakers. United States president Donald Trump would cause a Bitcoin (BTC) price crash if he banned it, but the law would likely prevent him, economist and trader Alex Krueger concluded on Twitter July 15. Trump, who announced his distaste for cryptocurrency in […]

US Elections Regulator Gives Tentative Go-Ahead to Campaign Token

July 10, 2019cashtechnews

The Federal Election Commission has opened a draft letter to the public, in which they approve of Omar Reyes’ 2020 congressional campaign incentives tokens. The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has tentatively approved an ERC-20 token issued by Omar Reyes to use in an incentives program for his congressional campaign. The FEC reviewed the coin project […]

House Reps question FinCEN Director on Libra’s Potential for Illegal Usage

June 27, 2019cashtechnews

House Reps question FinCEN Director Kenneth Blanco on Libra’s potential usage in illegal activity. Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Kenneth Blanco briefed several members of the United States House on the potential for Libra’s use in money laundering, illicit financing, and other illegal activities, according to a press release from Representative Emanuel […]

Ukrainian Delegation Visits Estonia to Learn About E-Government

June 12, 2019cashtechnews

A Ukrainian delegation led by an advisor to president met with Estonian authorities to get an expert evaluation of their e-government concept. A Ukrainian delegation has visited Estonia to get an expert evaluation of their e-government concept, according to a statement one the website of the Administration of the President of Ukraine published on June […]

Medici Ventures Leads Funding Round for Blockchain-Based E-Voting Platform

June 6, 2019cashtechnews

Medici Ventures leads $7 million funding round for a blockchain-based platform that supports remote voting. Medici Ventures, the blockchain-based subsidiary of Overstock.com, has led a $7 million funding round for a blockchain-based voting platform, according to a press release on June 6. The blockchain-based voting platform, Voatz, is reportedly designed to allow citizens to participate […]

Bitcoin Hits Highest Price Point in Over a Year, Pushing Toward $9,000

May 27, 2019cashtechnews

Following a mild correction yesterday, crypto markets have seen strong positive momentum today. Monday, May 27 — following a mild correction yesterday, the crypto markets have seen strong positive momentum today, with bitcoin (BTC) soaring to its highest price point in over a year. Virtually all of the top 50 cryptocurrencies are seeing solid green, […]

Tag: elections

Ocasio-Cortez Criticizes Corporate-Controlled Money in House’s Libra Hearing

Facebook’s Marcus: Libra to Satisfy All Regulatory Matters Before Its Launch

Rep. Waters Opens Libra Hearing With Indictment of Facebook’s Past Mistakes

Venezuelan Petro Against US Sanctions: History and Use of the Crypto

Trump Banning Bitcoin is Feasible But Highly Unlikely, Says Economist

US Elections Regulator Gives Tentative Go-Ahead to Campaign Token

House Reps question FinCEN Director on Libra’s Potential for Illegal Usage

Ukrainian Delegation Visits Estonia to Learn About E-Government

Medici Ventures Leads Funding Round for Blockchain-Based E-Voting Platform

Bitcoin Hits Highest Price Point in Over a Year, Pushing Toward $9,000

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