The New York State Assembly appointed six members to its Digital Currency Task Force. Joseph Lubin and a Microsoft rep. are just some of those on the list… In late July of 2019, the New York State Assembly appointed six members to its Digital Currency Task Force, claiming to be the first state-drafted crew across […]
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U.S. senators gave statements in a hearing today, with some advocating for a more focused approach to blockchain, while others scrutinized cryptocurrencies. The United States Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs has ended the hearing on “Examining Regulatory Frameworks for Digital Currencies and Blockchain” today, July 30. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire, Rebecca M. Nelson, […]
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Overstock announced a dividend payable in shares of its Digital Voting Series A-1 Preferred Stock at a ratio of one to ten. United States retail giant Overstock announced a dividend payable in shares of its Digital Voting Series A-1 Preferred Stock. A-1 shares can be traded on PRO Securities ATS The Overstock’s digital dividend will […]
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A district judge refused the request of the former CEO of now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox to dismiss the U.S. class-action lawsuit. District Judge Robert Kelly refused the request of the former CEO of now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox, Mark Karpeles, to dismiss the U.S. class-action lawsuit against him, industry news outlet Coindesk reports on […]
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Cointelegraph has tuned in live to the United States Senate Banking Committee hearing on a regulatory framework for digital currencies and blockchain. During today’s United State Senate Banking Committee hearing on the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and blockchain, Cointelegraph will be updating live with the most important developments. The July 30 hearing, titled “Examining Regulatory […]
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Who represents crypto in a U.S. Congressional hearing dubbed “Examining Regulatory Frameworks for Digital Currencies and Blockchain”, weeks after Facebook’s Libra is discussed… Today, on July 30, United States lawmakers will once again gather to debate cryptocurrency and blockchain policy in a hearing dubbed “Examining Regulatory Frameworks for Digital Currencies and Blockchain.” The hearing is […]
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The massive-scale hack of major United States credit card issuer Capital One has left the personal data of over 100 million individuals exposed. The massive-scale hack of major United States credit card issuer Capital One has left the personal data of over 100 million individuals exposed. As CNN reported on July 30, confidential data for […]
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Smart Valor debuts with two cryptocurrencies and four fiat currencies, with further expansion planned. Swiss integrated cryptocurrency exchange Smart Valor has launched trading of four fiat currencies with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). Switzerland sees another crypto first As a blog post issued July 30 confirmed, Smart Valor, which combines exchange with custody and brokerage […]
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The U.S. Department of Defense has put blockchain on its four-year roadmap for cybersecurity improvements. The United States Department of Defense (DoD) is pursuing blockchain solutions for cybersecurity as part of its digital modernization strategy. The DoD released plans for blockchain tech in its four-year roadmap on July 12, entitled “DoD Digital Modernization Strategy: DoD […]
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The chief of the SEC Division of Enforcement’s Cyber Unit has resigned, after around two years of leading investigations involving crypto and cyber security. The chief of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Enforcement’s Cyber Unit, Robert A. Cohen, has stepped down from his role at the commission. According to an […]
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