Marubeni Corp., a major Japanese general trading company, is backing Lithuania-based blockchain energy project WePower. Marubeni Corp., a major Japanese sōgō shōsha, or general trading company, is now backing a blockchain-based power trading platform. Per a report by Reuters on July 23, Marubeni has issued a loan to Lithuania-based blockchain project WePower. Per Reuters, the […]
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The anti-ICO chairman of South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has resigned from his post, just before the end of his term in office. Financial Services Commission (FSC) chairman Choi Jong-ku, a governmental official in South Korea who took a hard line on domestic Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), has tendered his resignation. The Korea Times reported […]
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The Swiss data protection regulator is waiting for Facebook to provide it with particulars on data protection risks associated with the Libra digital currency. The Swiss data protection regulator is waiting for Facebook to provide it with particulars on data protection risks associated with the forthcoming Libra digital currency, Reuters reported on July 23. The […]
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A blanket ban on cryptocurrencies has been reportedly recommended by an Indian government panel. An Indian government panel recommended a ban on cryptocurrencies, Reuters reports on July 22. Is India finally about to ban cryptocurrencies? The panel recommended to the government today to ban cryptocurrencies and impose sanctions for any dealings involving crypto assets. Reuters […]
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Benoit Coeure of the European Central Bank said that Libra cannot launch until regulators are satisfied it is safe. Benoit Coeure, a board member of the European Central Bank, said that Facebook’s Libra coin will not launch until global regulators are satisfied. Speaking to Reuters at the G7 summit in Chantilly, France on July 18, […]
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Fidelity’s crypto arm Fidelity Digital Assets Services reportedly filed with the NYDFS for a New York trust licens. Fidelity’s crypto arm Fidelity Digital Assets Services (FDAS) has applied for a license to operate as a trust in New York State. FDAS has filed an application with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) for […]
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ECB’s governing council Jens Weidmann has said that while stablecoins offer opportunities for prosperity, users should be vigilant. A European Central Bank (ECB) official has stated that users should be aware of the risks associated with the stablecoins use, but not to be alarmed. As Reuters reported on July 18, member of the ECB’s governing […]
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The G7 warned it “cannot accept private companies issuing their own currencies without democratic control” as Libra continues to face resistance. Cryptocurrencies such as Libra risk upsetting the world’s financial system if they are not regulated tightly, G7 finance ministers have warned. According to Reuters, French finance minister Bruno Le Maire told a news conference […]
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Data from CB Insights suggests this year’s total for the space will be $1.6 billion, compared to $4.1 billion in 2018. Blockchain investment could drop by as much as 60% this year as attention continues to focus on Bitcoin (BTC), new data suggests. Smart Money Turns Off Blockchain According to a report from fintech research […]
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The Japanese government is attempting to spearhead the creation of a new, global cryptocurrency payments network that would be similar to SWIFT. The Japanese government is attempting to spearhead the creation of a new, global cryptocurrency payments network that would be similar to SWIFT. Replace SWIFT with a global crypto payments network? Citing an anonymous […]
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