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CBDCs of the World: The Benefits and Drawbacks of National Cryptos, According to Different Jurisdictions

June 19, 2019cashtechnews

The concept of CBDCs has been steadily drawing the attention of jurisdictions worldwide. This month alone, at least three separate countries have reported on their prospective central bank-issued digital currencies (CBDCs): The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) announced the creation of a specially dedicated nonprofit organization to support its digital currency that is already […]

Legislators Endorse Virtual Asset Summit Convened in Response to Coming FATF Crypto Rules

June 19, 2019cashtechnews

Global legislators have voiced their support for a June summit in Japan, which will discuss industry responses. Global legislators have voiced their support for a forthcoming summit in Osaka, Japan, which will be devoted to virtual asset service providers’ (VASPs) response to a new set of recommendations set forward by the Financial Action Task Force […]

Hyperledger Gains Microsoft and Ethereum Foundation Among Raft of New Members

June 18, 2019cashtechnews

Microsoft already uses Hyperledger Fabric, while the Ethereum appearance forms part of a wider outreach plan, says a senior executive. Microsoft, Salesforce and the Ethereum Foundation are among the major new companies joining enterprise blockchain platform Hyperledger. The company’s executive director, Brian Behlendorf, confirmed the news to Cointelegraph ahead of a public unveiling at the […]

The Strange Case of CCN and the Google June 2019 Core Update

June 15, 2019cashtechnews

One of the oldest crypto sites shuts down, then comes back up immediately, citing loss of traffic. Here at Cointelegraph, we were as shocked as everyone else in and around the crypto-sphere when we learned about the abrupt closure of stalwart crypto media outlet CCN. Established at around the same time as Cointelegraph and CoinDesk, CCN […]

Austrian Steel Alukönigstahl Develops Blockchain-Based Steel Trading Database

June 14, 2019cashtechnews

Austrian steel trading company Alukönigstahl is working on a blockchain-based steel trading data system. Austrian steel trading company Alukönigstahl is working on a blockchain-based steel trading data system, local media outlet industriemagazin.at reported on June 13. Alukönigstahl CEO Stefan Grüll is working on the business model of a blockchain-based steel trading database dubbed “STEEL but SMART,” […]

FINRA Fines Former Merrill Lynch Employee $5,000 for Not Reporting Crypto Mining Activity

June 13, 2019cashtechnews

Merrill Lynch had informed FINRA about Kyung Soo Kim failing to tell bosses about his mining activities, which flouted rules. The United States regulatory body, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), has charged one of Merrill Lynch’s staff $5,000 for mining cryptocurrency. Documents dated June 10 confirm the fine. According to the “letter of acceptance, […]

Traditional Exchanges Pull Back From Reg A+ IPOs Due to Fraud Concerns

June 11, 2019cashtechnews

Traditional exchanges are holding off on Reg A+ initial public offerings (IPOs) following the case of “crypto” firm Longfin Corp. when it allegedly organized a fraudulent Reg A+ IPO. Traditional exchanges are holding off on Reg A+ initial public offerings (IPOs) following problematic offerings like that of purported cryptocurrency firm Longfin Corp., the Wall Street […]

Report: Microsoft to Add Blockchain Tools to Its Power Platform

June 10, 2019cashtechnews

American technology giant Microsoft will reportedly make blockchain-based tools available to PowerApps and Microsoft Flow users. American technology giant Microsoft will reportedly make blockchain-based tools available to PowerApps and Microsoft Flow users, tech-focused news outlet GeekWire reported on June 10. Microsoft will purportedly announce its plans to add blockchain tools to its Power Platform during […]

Dubai Real Estate Department Signs MoU With Telecoms Firm to Implement Blockchain

June 10, 2019cashtechnews

The agreement, which relates to real estate blockchain technology, aims to make Dubai “the smartest city in the world.” The Dubai Land Department (DLD) and telecoms firm Etisalat have signed a memorandum of understanding concerning real estate blockchain technology, United Arab Emirates-based outlet Gulf Today reported on June 10. The DLD works under the Executive Council of […]

Why Lobbying Growth Is a Sign That Crypto Is Maturing

June 10, 2019cashtechnews

Crypto lobbying is growing, but it’s being led by “noncrypto” companies. Crypto is on the march, and not just in terms of market price. Not only does data indicate that the number of ID-verified users of cryptocurrency doubled over 2018, but there are various other metrics that suggest that adoption is gaining traction. As many as 84% […]

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CBDCs of the World: The Benefits and Drawbacks of National Cryptos, According to Different Jurisdictions

Legislators Endorse Virtual Asset Summit Convened in Response to Coming FATF Crypto Rules

The Strange Case of CCN and the Google June 2019 Core Update

Austrian Steel Alukönigstahl Develops Blockchain-Based Steel Trading Database

FINRA Fines Former Merrill Lynch Employee $5,000 for Not Reporting Crypto Mining Activity

Traditional Exchanges Pull Back From Reg A+ IPOs Due to Fraud Concerns

Report: Microsoft to Add Blockchain Tools to Its Power Platform

Dubai Real Estate Department Signs MoU With Telecoms Firm to Implement Blockchain

Why Lobbying Growth Is a Sign That Crypto Is Maturing

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