The crypto industry is ending 2020 on a high note, while major social media platforms face a phalanx of lawmakers and lawsuits. Every Friday, Law Decoded delivers analysis on the week’s critical stories in the realms of policy, regulation and law. Law Decoded will be going on a break next week for the holidays but […]
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The Central Bank of Nigeria’s “Naira defense” policy is pushing more Nigerians towards Bitcoin and crypto adoption. Peer-to-peer (P2P) Bitcoin (BTC) volume in Nigeria continues to rise as Africa’s largest economy remains a bastion for crypto adoption. According to Quartz Africa, data from the Bitcoin P2P marketplace Paxful show the country ranks second only to […]
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“There is a distinct possibility that we may see some days of 250% gains, or even more.” In a newsletter released today, the Quantum Economics founder said Bitcoin’s recent rally past $23,000 — a gain of roughly 29% in a week — didn’t necessarily mean the market was “overheating” and heading for a crash like […]
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“No matter how much BTC fans want to pretend that it’s a hedge against doomsday scenarios, it is not.” The billionaire who once said that bananas are a better medium of exchange than Bitcoin is doubling down on his views that the crypto asset is more of a collectible rather than a reliable financial asset. […]
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Crypto banks offer an integrated solution that is connected to the traditional financial world — which, most importantly, is compliant with regulations. The crypto space has come a long way since its inception in 2008. Many areas have improved over the last 12 years, such as custody and exchange solutions. If you ask the early […]
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The fourth investment of the year from the Stellar Development Foundation has gone into Settle Network, a Latin American stablecoin and payments provider. The Stellar Development Foundation has invested Settle Network, the largest digital assets settlement network in the Latin American region. It marks the fourth investment this year from the SDF enterprise fund, bringing […]
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The 2020 rally differs markedly from the retail-driven FOMO of 2017. The Bitcoin (BTC) price surged to all-time highs on Wednesday, zipping past $20,000 in a show of bullish momentum for the flagship cryptocurrency. Although it’s easy to draw parallels between this year’s bull market and the speculative frenzy that drove the 2017 rally, the […]
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Kelly Kramer joins an impressive board comprised of executives from various industries. Digital currency exchange Coinbase welcomed a new member to its Board of Directors on Wednesday, as it continues to draw on expertise from outside the cryptocurrency sector. Kelly Kramer, former CFO at Cisco, will serve as Chair of Coinbase’s Audit and Compliance Committee, […]
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Pressured by U.S. authorities, more foreign exchanges are blocking American investors, but are vague U.S. regulations the real problem? Many overseas cryptocurrency exchanges would be happy to have U.S. traders as clients, but these days, American residents might as well have a sign around their necks reading “Danger: high voltage!” That’s been the case since […]
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The institutional flood into BTC continues. A United Kingdom-based investment manager has added Bitcoin (BTC) to its portfolio, underscoring the ongoing institutional shift toward digital assets. Ruffer Investment Company Limited, an investment manager with shares listed on the London Stock Exchange, has disclosed its new Bitcoin strategy. In a performance update and manager comment posted […]
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