Global investor sentiment toward the crypto industry seems to have shifted in recent years. Here’s how the regulations surrounding this space look in 2019… As the global investor community starts to become increasingly aware of what crypto has to offer, it appears as though this burgeoning asset class is becoming more and more accepted. This […]
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A branch of U.S. Customs and Border Protection will test blockchain-based shipping for licensed shipping partners. A United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) advisory committee, is planning to launch a live test of its blockchain-based intellectual property rights proof of concept. The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) will run its tests from late […]
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Peter Brandt joins critics of the third-largest altcoin, which currently trades at two-year lows against Bitcoin. Altcoin XRP has received fresh claims its price is artificially high as a well-known cryptocurrency trader warns of serious losses. Brandt: Ripple manipulated XRP for years In a series of tweets Aug. 14, Peter Brandt accused the issuer and […]
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The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against a Bitcoin advertisement from top crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX. The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld its complaint against a Bitcoin advertisement from top crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX. According to an ASA announcement dated Aug. 14, the watchdog has taken issue […]
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Crypto regulation in the U.K. is changing for the better, but can the country truly step up its game and build a blockchain friendly ecosystem? The United Kingdom has long been a financial mecca. Ever since the Big Bang and the arrival of Thatcherism in the ‘80s, Britain has cultivated a finance-friendly environment revolving around […]
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The Congressional Research Service has presented considerations on blockchain solutions for the energy sector. The Congressional Research Service has released a report that examines, among other things, the potential advantages and disadvantages of pursuing blockchain-based solutions for the energy sector. The Congressional Research Service released their findings in a report on Aug. 9, entitled “Bitcoin, […]
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The United States Department of Commerce is looking to hire a computer scientist specializing in blockchain and identity management. The United States Department of Commerce is looking to hire a computer scientist specializing in blockchain and identity management. According to a job listing from Aug. 9, the federal agency is seeking someone with at least […]
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A study reveals that more than 80% of all crypto related posts on Reddit are positive in nature, sentiment toward crypto on a rise in recent years… Despite all of the bad press that the digital asset industry continues to receive on an almost daily basis, it appears as though the overall sentiment of the […]
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The Financial Intelligence Unit of South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has revealed plans to bring cryptocurrency exchanges under its direct regulation. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has revealed plans to bring cryptocurrency exchanges under its direct regulation. On August 7, Business Korea reported on the FIU’s decision to shift […]
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Mastercard appears to be angling to enter the crypto wallet space with new job ads for blockchain and cryptocurrency-related product development. Mastercard appears to be angling to enter the crypto wallet space with new job ads for blockchain and cryptocurrency-related product development. According to updated job listings from the payments giant as of August 2, […]
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