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Call for Press Freedom in Australia Highlights Need for Censorship Resistance
Newspapers across Australia rallied together in protest against government secrecy and press censorship by printing heavily redacted front pages in unison on Monday. Media Outlets Rally Together National and regional press outlets, including The Australian, The Sydney Morning Herald, and the Australian Financial Review ran their front page completely censored. дальше »
2019-10-22 09:18 | |
Calibra’s David Marcus says, ‘No one needs to trust Facebook to use Libra’
Facebook has been on the bad side of regulators across the globe ever since the Cambridge Analytica scandal broke out. To make matters worse, the social media giant announced the launch of Libra with the promise of financial inclusion by tapping into the cryptoverse. дальше »
2019-10-16 18:30 | |
UAE authorities to draft crypto bill considering public feedback
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) stance on crypto adoption may soon become public, as Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) sought “the opinion of financial industry partners” before finalizing the draft. дальше »
2019-10-16 22:30 | |
G7: Crypto Stablecoins Like Libra Threaten Financial Stability, But Not Bitcoin
It comes as no surprise that Facebook is still on the receiving end of regulatory pressure from global economies. The social media giant has done the crypto industry few favors as all eyes are now on stablecoins and the outlook for them is predictably pessimistic. дальше »
2019-10-14 11:30 | |
Relax, Wall Street Banks Agree Recession FUD Overblown
Recession worries seem to be at an all-time high. A barrage of media reports from major financial news outlets like CNBC, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal have filled recent months with fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD). дальше »
2019-10-13 00:08 | |
Trump Threatens Turkey With Economic Ruin (Could Bitcoin Become a Lifeline?)
Donald Trump has taken to his favorite social media platform to express his views on Turkey readying itself to enter Syria, at a time when the president has also announced the withdrawal of U. S. troops. дальше »
2019-10-9 19:20 | |
Bitcoin to Shine Once Liquidity Crisis Gets Triggered
The global dollar shortage is a looming crisis that doesn’t get much media attention. Instead, we keep hearing about the trade war and the seesawing stock market but almost nobody talks about the biggest problem that overshadows them all. дальше »
2019-10-8 16:00 | |
South Korea: Hyundai’s Crypto Arm Set to Launch Mainnet, dApps
According to an October 6, 2019, report by South Korean media outlet The Financial News, Hyundai’s blockchain and cryptocurrency arm, Hdac, is set to invest $10 million in the industry to develop its own mainnet, decentralized applications (dApps), and fund other burgeoning startups with high potential and ceiling in the space. дальше »
2019-10-8 13:00 | |
Libra would make traditional payment institutions redundant, claims FCA’s Christopher Woolard
Facebook’s nascent crypto-project Libra has been at the receiving end of regulators and financial authorities’ fury, ever since its official announcement on 18 June. The social media giant’s project has in fact, managed to ruffle quite a lot of feathers, with a few regulators going as far as to call for a complete ban on […] The post Libra would make traditional payment institutions redundant, claims FCA’s Christopher Woolard appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-10-5 19:30 | |
U.S. Congress Wants to Grill Zuckerberg Again Before January 2020
The U. S. House of Representatives wants Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to appear in its Financial Services Committee to discuss the Libra cryptocurrency project before January 2020. House Committee Presses for Zuckerberg’s Testimony As previously reported by Bitcoinist, Facebook’s chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg is set to meet with the U. дальше »
2019-10-4 15:00 | |
Facebook COO Set To Testify Before Congress About Stablecoin Libra Next Month
Libra, one of the most aspirational projects of Facebook which would propel it in the financial demographics and crypto banking services has run into a number of roadblocks ever since its announcement. дальше »
2019-9-27 15:56 | |
FSC Issues ‘Investor Crypto Ponzi Alert’ for “Cloud Token Mauritius” & “Cloud Token Indian Ocean and Africa”
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has issued an investor alert regarding a crypto-Ponzi scheme being advertised on social media, asking people to invest in digital assets called “Cloud Token Mauritius” & “Cloud Token Indian Ocean and Africa” through a mobile application called ” cloud token. дальше »
2019-9-26 23:58 | |
Bitcoin Evangelist Calls to Boycott Edward Snowden’s Book
Bitcoin evangelist Samson Mow is refusing to overcome his hatred for American whistleblower Edward Snowden. The Blockstream CTO ‘evidently’ asked his social media followers to boycott Snowden’s new book, titled ‘Permanent Records,’ reminding the former CIA employee’s love for bitcoin’s rival, Zcash (ZEC). дальше »
2019-9-20 17:00 | |
4 Countries That Really Don't Like Facebook's Crypto Libra
Governments around the world went on high alert after American social media giant Facebook announced a permissioned blockchain digital currency, named Libra. Unsurprisingly, the prospect of a privately-backed alternative digital currency didn't exactly excite financial regulators in North America, Europe, and Asia. дальше »
2019-9-18 11:37 | |
Bitcoin’s monetary and sentiment value will rise as trust in govt and media companies decreases
There is no hiding from the fact that digital assets, especially Bitcoin, has managed to hold its ground in the financial ecosystem. The last 10 years has been instrumental for its development, as the digital currency went through its own set of economic hurdles and fighting common criticism for the traditional assets industry. дальше »
2019-9-17 20:30 | |
Libra to Address Regulatory Challenges and Launch By End of 2020
Bertrand Perez, General Director of the Libra Association, told the French financial media Les Echos that the stablecoin project backed by Facebook would go live by the end of 2020. His comments come a day after French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire pledged to stop Libra in Europe. дальше »
2019-9-14 18:00 | |
Facebook Now Seeking Swiss Payment System License for Crypto Project Libra
Facebook’s cryptocurrency project Libra is now seeking a Swiss payment license, said financial watchdog FINMA on Wednesday. Social media giant Facebook (FB) first announced its plan to launch a cryptocurrency in June, as an attempt to move into global payments that has drawn intense scrutiny from global financial authorities. The stablecoin Libra, which is planned […] дальше »
2019-9-11 17:55 | |
Facebook Seeks Payments License For Libra as Code Vulnerabilities Surface
Despite escalating regulatory concerns from the governments of the world, Facebook appears to be pressing on with its global bank ambitions. This week the social media giant made moves to seek a payments license for Libra from Switzerland while the US Treasury warned that it would face tough standards. дальше »
2019-9-11 11:31 | |
Hidden Jeffrey Epstein Funding Forces MIT Exec To Step Down; Will It Affect Digital Currency Initiative?
MIT’s head of the media lab has been forced to resign after reports emerged that he and other personnel at the institution had attempted to conceal information which indicated that they had over the years received financial contributions from Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender. дальше »
2019-9-10 19:16 | |
Moonday Mornings: Justin Sun reportedly invited Donald Trump to Warren Buffett lunch
Every Monday, we round up important cryptocurrency and blockchain news that you might’ve missed while you’ve been out socializing/spending time with your loved ones/inhaling macaroni and cheese while you binge-watch some Netflix bullshit. дальше »
2019-9-9 13:34 | |
The Evolution Of Financial Systems: Did Bitcoin Get Its Start In The 1970s?
Cryptocurrencies and decentralized systems are regarded as the future of financial systems, and as these digital assets grow in number and popularity, the possibility becomes stronger. Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has regained its dominance on the markets and social media giants such as Facebook and Telegram have plans to launch cryptocurrencies of their own. Fiat […] дальше »
2019-9-5 17:49 | |
One Could Win $1 Million By Finding 100 ‘Critical’ Bugs in Libra
Facebook is offering thousands of dollars as a reward for those testers who find bugs in its upcoming Libra cryptocurrency. Libra Invites Your Security and Privacy Review of its Architecture and Design Facebook envisages empowering billions of people all over the world through its single global ‘cryptocurrency’, Libra. дальше »
2019-8-29 01:00 | |
Congresswoman Maxine Waters “Still Concerned” About Facebook’s Digital Currency Plans
Facebook’s ambitious cryptocurrency project, Libra, continues to face regulatory approvals, as on August 25, 2019, the chair of the U. S. House Financial Services Committee (HFSC), Congresswoman Maxine Waters said that she’s “still concerned” about blue and white social media giant’s digital currency plans. дальше »
2019-8-27 19:00 | |
Moonday Mornings: IBM wants to put your browser history on the blockchain, forever
Welcome to another Moonday Mornings. Let’s waste no time and take a look at the weekend’s cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines you can’t afford to miss. 1. Cryptocurrency traders in Israel are facing a sticky situation. дальше »
2019-8-12 11:29 | |
Bitcoin Exchanges in South Korea to come Under Direct FSC Regulatory Purview
Reports from media sources in South Korea say the country’s top financial regulator plans to directly oversee the regulation of local Bitcoin exchanges, August 7, 2019. This move likely includes the creation of registration and licensing requirements for South Korean crypto bourses. дальше »
2019-8-8 09:00 | |
Bitcoin Aversion by Israeli Banks Hindering Crypto tax Payments
Israeli media sources say bitcoin traders in the country are finding it difficult to pay taxes as banks continue to refuse crypto deposits, August 6, 2019. Banks in many countries refuse to accept deposits from crypto-related activities based on fears of money laundering and other illicit financial activities. дальше »
2019-8-7 19:00 | |
Facebook Could ‘Pull The Plug’ On Libra, New Statement Reveals
Since Facebook’s announcement of its plan to launch a global currency in the form of a cryptocurrency called Libra, financial regulators across the world have spat fire and brimstone at the social media company. дальше »
2019-7-30 16:12 | |
With Libra Hearings Depicting Bitcoin As The Hero, What Can We Expect Next?
In the crypto world, the past week has been dominated by Libra hearings. Libra, Facebook’s cryptocurrency has come under fire for some time now. Soon after its launch a few months ago, regulators raised concerns that the social media giant was out to disrupt the financial system. дальше »
2019-7-21 20:31 | |
Ripple CEO Calls Facebook’s Entry Into Crypto “Brazen,” Calls Out For A Level Playing Field
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has made his stance on Facebook’s cryptocurrency project Libra very clear, follow the rules. On July 17, Garlinghouse tweeted that the social media giant's “goal to create a new fiat currency” should be held to the same standard as any other regulated financial institutions. дальше »
2019-7-19 19:30 | |
“Zuckbucks” encounters resistance due to Facebook’s damaged reputation, Libra may precipitate unfavorable legislation
Facebook’s Calibra CEO David Marcus took another beating, this time from members of the House, with one lawmaker even scorning the proposed Libra cryptocurrency as “Zuckbucks. ” Marcus went before members of the House Financial Service Committee to explain the social media platform’s ambitious proposal to enter the crypto space. дальше »
2019-7-18 00:26 | |
Facebook's House Committee Focuses Heavily On What Exactly Libra Is
With yesterday's Senate hearing centering on lawmakers' distrust of Facebook, the social media giant's House Financial Services Committee hearing focused much more on what exactly Libra is and saw regulators speaking in a surprisingly positive manner about Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-7-18 00:08 | |
Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority Approves State-of-the-Art Tokenized Real Estate Investment Product
Media Release Triesen, 15 July 2019 CROWDLITOKEN AG pioneers and starts distribution of a digital bond – European retail investors benefit as well For the first time in Europe, the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA) has approved the offering prospectus for a tokenized real estate investment product. дальше »
2019-7-15 09:32 | |
Tech Entrepreneur: Facebook’s “Cryptocurrency” Libra is a “Big Mistake”
Billionaire tech entrepreneur Mark Cuban is not a big fan of Facebook’s recently-detailed cryptocurrency-of-sorts. He says there may be repercussions from despotic leaders around the world if citizens start to use alternatives to national currencies. дальше »
2019-7-13 02:00 | |
Iran Formally Allows Bitcoin Mining Despite Trading Ban
Iran will adopt a strangely paradoxical stance on Bitcoin as it legalizes mining while maintaining a ban on trading. Central Bank: Bitcoin Mining ‘Should Be Done’ According to local media outlet Press-TV and others, Iran’s central bank plans to allow cryptocurrency mining some legal freedom following an uncertain few months. дальше »
2019-7-11 13:00 | |
Facebook Assures Senate Committee That They Will Play by the Rules
David Marcus, the head of Calibra, wrote a letter to the House Financial Services Committee solidifying Facebook’s stance that they will ensure customer privacy and are taking their time to roll out Libra, allowing it to be done correctly, as reported by The Hill. дальше »
2019-7-10 13:00 | |
This Chrome extension makes you ponder your mortality while wasting time on social media
Despite fearing death, humans have always been weirdly obsessed with anticipating their final day on earth. Now in the digital age, this morbid fascination with predicting death has taken form in digital death clocks. дальше »
2019-7-9 11:41 | |
Libra will not necessarily work with financial system but transform it completely: Ripple exec
Social media giant, Facebook, released its vision for the upcoming digital coin, Libra, on Jun 18, 2019. This whitepaper was met with a lot of criticism that highlighted the drawbacks, even though some acknowledged it as a good tech that will help the space. дальше »
2019-7-4 17:00 | |
Congressional Subcommittee To 'Immediately' Halt Libra Progress
In a letter sent to Facebook's principals, including Mark Zuckerberg, Representative Maxine Waters asks the social media giant to stop "any movement forward on Libra," fearing the project will lead to an entirely new global financial system based out of Switzerland. дальше »
2019-7-3 18:57 | |
New Jefferies Survey Shows Users In The US Unlikely To Use Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency
According to a recently released research conducted by the financial services company Jefferies, U.S. social media users are unlikely to use Facebook’s new virtual currency Libra. The survey included more than 600 participants and 80% of them answered that they were “unlikely” or “very unlikely” to use the digital asset released by Facebook. Will US […] дальше »
2019-7-2 17:32 | |
Deutsche Borse’s Xetra Exchange Lists First Crypto-Oriented Company, Advanced Blockchain AG
Leading financial asset firm for stocks, bonds and funds, a Deutsche Borse trading platform Xetra, on July 1st listed its first ever blockchain company. German media outlet DGAP.de reported on Monday that the shares in the firm, Advanced Blockchain AG, will be readily available for trade on Xetra starting from today. Drive Towards Blockchain The […] дальше »
2019-7-2 02:48 | |
Beyond Stocks, eToro is Facilitating Increased Trading & Investments in Crypto
If you spend a decent amount of time in the financial news reporting segments; you’ll be quick to assume that cryptocurrencies are on par to replace fiat currencies. From traditional Wall Street news media to wannabee talking heads, and everything in between, there’s no shortage of reporting on the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2019-7-2 00:03 | |
A Major Chinese State-Run Media Organisation Labelled Bitcoin a “Safe Haven Asset”
The legal status of cryptocurrencies in China is a controversial topic. Yet, the Asian country is one of the most developed nations in the field of blockchain. This might change after a major Chinese state-run media went against all the opinions of the government by publishing a financial study that highlights the potential of alternativeRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-30 15:00 | |
A Major Chinese State-Run Media Organisation Labelled Bitcoin “Safe Haven Asset”
The legal status of cryptocurrencies in China is a controversial topic. Yet, the Asian country is one of the most developed nations in the field of blockchain. This might change after a major Chinese state-run media went against all the opinions of the government by publishing a financial study that highlights the potential of alternativeRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-30 15:00 | |
Global Financial Watchdogs And Lawmakers Seek More Details On Facebook’s Crypto Project
The launch of Facebook’s new cryptocurrency – Libra – has been met with a lot of mixed reviews. The social media platform left many people in the dark for the last year, but the whitepaper for Libra was released a whole week ago. дальше »
2019-6-25 22:23 | |
Bank of England allows Facebook to bank at Threadneedle Street
Before Facebook launched its Libra project, several rumors predicting the social media giant’s move were doing the rounds. At that time, Caitlin Long, Co-founder of the Wyoming Blockchain Coalition, had laid out six predictions. дальше »
2019-6-22 18:00 | |
France to create a joint G7 cryptocurrency task force amid Facebook’s Libra woes
France is putting together a Group of Seven Nations (G7) task force to explore how central banks can make sure cryptocurrencies adhere to money-laundering and consumer protection rules. That’s according to the country’s central bank governor who announced the news today. дальше »
2019-6-21 18:28 | |
‘A Clear Threat’: Big Four Australian Bank Fears Facebook’s Crypto Libra
By CCN Markets: Facebook’s foray into cryptocurrencies with Libra has met with a ton of mixed reactions. While some are going gaga over the social media giant’s latest effort that’s supposed to enable cross-border payments at the tap of a button, the traditionalists are taking a dim view. дальше »
2019-6-21 10:21 | |
LumenLab of MetLife Uses ‘Lifechain’ Blockchain for Life Insurance Claims Automation
As one of the top financial firms in the word, MetLife subsidiary MetLife Asia Innovation Center’s, LumenLab, is looking to “blockchainize” life insurance claims for bereaved families. The latest announcement from the company confirms they have partnered with NTUC Income, a Singapore based insurance firm and Singapore Press Holdings Ltd (SPH), a leading media organization […] дальше »
2019-6-20 00:04 | |
Investors Abandon Western Union as Facebook’s Libra Stablecoin Eyes Money Transfers Globally
The cryptocurrency community does not often impact the traditional financial industry, but the GlobalCoin is causing a bit of a shift. Today, Facebook officially unveiled their Libra project, which will be the new cryptocurrency from the social media platform. дальше »
2019-6-19 02:28 | |