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New Nintendo Switch Sales Data Release Exposes Glaring Strategic Flaw
Nintendo Switch sales figures are outpacing those of the company’s earlier consoles. This data release seems to suggest the console is a smashing success. However, the numbers don’t quite stand up to closer scrutiny. дальше »
2019-11-1 20:29 | |
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Stealth Miners on the BCH Network Attract Scrutiny
In roughly 17 days, the Bitcoin Cash network will upgrade by adding two new features to the protocol. Meanwhile, prior to the forthcoming changes, a large percentage of the BCH hashrate is being processed by unknown miners. дальше »
2019-10-28 21:30 | |
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Crypto comes under fire as Zuckerberg defends Libra
In the latest round of scrutiny over Libra, Mark Zuckerberg sat before Congress and fielded questions about the embattled cryptocurrency project. дальше »
2019-10-28 14:04 | |
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Libra Will Push Ahead Despite Trial on US Innovation, Says Congressman
After a recent congressional hearing, Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) said that despite the current regulatory backlash Libra faces, the digital currency proposed by Facebook will likely launch. The Congressman also said he didn’t think it was right for Facebook to be undergoing the level of scrutiny it has encountered at such an early stage of […] The post Libra Will Push Ahead Despite Trial on US Innovation, Says Congressman appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2019-10-26 15:38 | |
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Increasing Regulatory Scrutiny May Be Driving Latest Bitcoin Downtrend
Bitcoin (BTC) has been caught in a firm downtrend ever since it set a yearly high at $13,800, with the cryptocurrency continually facing significant downwards pressure that has forced it to drop to fresh multi-month lows of just above $7,000 over the past 24-hours. дальше »
2019-10-25 02:00 | |
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WATCH: Zuckerberg’s LIVE testimony on Facebook’s cryptocurrency venture Libra
The social media giant, Facebook is poised to set a clear footing into the cryptocurrency market as Mark Zuckerberg faces Congress on all things Libra and advertising policies. This hearing marks an important foothold for Facebook’s digital currency dream as both the firm and its project have been under the regulatory scrutiny since the announcement […] The post WATCH: Zuckerberg’s LIVE testimony on Facebook’s cryptocurrency venture Libra appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-10-23 18:03 | |
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BitLicense Becomes Subject of New York Financial Regulators Scrutiny Over Current Regime
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has finally decided to review its most controversial decision in recent days. According to the head of the agency, Linda Lacewell, the agency is set to look into the infamous BitLicense and maybe consider some changes. дальше »
2019-10-23 00:42 | |
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The Karatbars International Debacle: Global Currency or $6 Billion Con?
The German cryptocurrency corporation Karatbars International has fallen into public scrutiny for its alleged creation of a currency backed by gold, without having the reserves to back its claims. Media titles, including Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-10-22 06:00 | |
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Swipe partners with BitGo for Swipe Token institutional-grade custody services, $100M insurance, and more!
Since its inception, the major objective of Swipe has been to provide our users with the highest level of security with regards to their digital assets/currencies that they hold/store with us on our platform. дальше »
2019-10-21 13:30 | |
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Facebook’s Libra ‘cryptocurrency’ gets desperate as it considers stablecoins
Facebook‘s controversial ‘cryptocurrency‘ Libra could be based on national currencies such as the dollar, the tech giant said on Sunday, following increased scrutiny from regulators and governments in recent months. дальше »
2019-10-21 12:00 | |
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JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Dismisses Libra as ‘Neat Idea’ That’ll Never Happen
Nowadays, you can’t go on any reliable source of blockchain news without stumbling into something new about Libra. Sadly, this remains the case. Libra has taken large amounts of scrutiny, a fair amount of praise, and now a fair amount of pure dismissal. дальше »
2019-10-21 18:48 | |
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1933 Securities Act is Archaic, Says US Senator Rounds in Support for Facebook’s Libra
While multiple members pulled out of Libra Association after the US Senate threatened the companies and CEOs to drop their support to Libra or face a heightened level of scrutiny, one US Senator has come in support of Facebook's cryptocurrency project. дальше »
2019-10-18 15:30 | |
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US Fed Reserve: Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ dream faces core legal, regulatory challenges
The US Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said yesterday that Facebook must overcome a “core of legal and regulatory challenges” before facilitating payments with its ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra. дальше »
2019-10-17 13:44 | |
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Mozilla unveils 28 horror stories about YouTube’s recommendation algorithm
Mozilla just launched a site featuring 28 user-submitted stories, detailing incidents where YouTube’s recommendation algorithm served bizarre and horrifying videos the users had shown no interest in. дальше »
2019-10-15 07:00 | |
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Another Big Name Pulls Out of Libra, Will Facebook’s “Crypto” Even Launch?
Following the news that PayPal, MasterCard, Visa, eBay, and Stripe pulled out of Facebook’s foray into the crypto asset space, Booking Holdings Inc. has also withdrawn from the Libra project. дальше »
2019-10-14 23:00 | |
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Bitcoin Weekly Price Stays in the Green Despite Tough Week
Bitcoin price has somehow managed to remain in the green over the past 7 days despite a string of unfavourable events. Regulators remain hawkish, tax authorities are tightening their grip and Facebook’s Libra is back under scrutiny again. дальше »
2019-10-14 15:39 | |
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Apple under scrutiny for sending Safari browsing data to China’s Tencent
Apple is attracting scrutiny for its practice of checking if the websites you’re visiting visiting are fraudulent and malware-infested after Chinese internet conglomerate Tencent was found listed as a Safe Browsing provider. дальше »
2019-10-14 10:18 | |
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US Senate Threatening Libra Association Members to Quit or Face “High Level of Scrutiny”
Recently, Stripe, Mastercard, Visa, and eBay left Facebook’s cryptocurrency project Libra, taking this exodus tally to 5, when just a week back PayPal left the Libra Association too. In June, the social media giant unveiled its plan for Libra, announcing its intent to roll out the international digital currency next year. The company said the […] дальше »
2019-10-14 02:27 | |
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Pushing for Crypto Self-Regulation Amid Tightening Government Scrutiny
Crypto exchanges in different countries are exploring ways to pursue effective self-regulation in the face of tougher government laws
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US Senator Threats Likely Factored in to Visa, Mastercard, Stripe Leaving Libra
Two US Senators have taken it upon themselves to write letters directly to the heads of three payment companies that were, until yesterday, a part of the Libra Association. In these letters, Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), have threatened: “If you take this on, you can expect a high level of scrutiny from […] The post US Senator Threats Likely Factored in to Visa, Mastercard, Stripe Leaving Libra appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2019-10-12 08:18 | |
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Libra could be a ‘systemically important’ payment platform, says Bank of England
Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project has been put on notice by the Bank of England, with the central bank declaring that the global payments platform will be subject to rigorous scrutiny in the UK. дальше »
2019-10-9 13:17 | |
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U.K Financial Watchdog Increases Scrutiny on Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the U. K’s financial regulator, has increased its investigations on cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country. According to a report by the Financial Times on October 6, 2019, the regulator is intent on fishing out fraudulent virtual currency exchanges. дальше »
2019-10-8 11:00 | |
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UK Financial Conduct Authority Sees a 75% Spike in Number of Investigations in the Crypto Space
A report from the Financial Times states U. K’s top financial authority, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has seen a 74% increase in crypto firms under scrutiny in 2019 compared to the figure last year. дальше »
2019-10-8 22:34 | |
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FCA Cryptocurrency Scam Probes Up 74% in 12 Months
UK regulators are increasingly shinning the spotlight on cryptocurrency businesses to root out bad actors. Combating Cryptocurrency Scams According to The Telegraph, the Financial Conduct Authority has initiated 87 investigations into cryptocurrency businesses over the last 12 months. дальше »
2019-10-7 14:30 | |
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British Crypto Investigations Skyrocket 74% as Watchdog Proposes Derivatives Ban
Investigations into cryptocurrency firms by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have surged by three-quarters this year, as the agency tightens the rein on the crypto sector. Scrutiny On the Rise According to research from Pinsent Masons, an international legal firm, active investigations into cryptocurrency firms have surged to a whooping 87 companies in 2019 […] The post British Crypto Investigations Skyrocket 74% as Watchdog Proposes Derivatives Ban appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2019-10-7 13:50 | |
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Tether Expecting Lawsuit Based on New Market Manipulation Research
Tether posted a press release on their website today saying that they’re expecting lawsuits based on research they call “Meritless and Mercenary. ” Tether has been under investigation by the New York Attorney’s General office for nearly six months now, with a deadline for the firm and Bitfinex to hand over documents come October 14th. дальше »
2019-10-6 09:34 | |
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PayPal Abandons Facebook’s Libra Project Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
PayPal suddenly announced on Friday that it will be withdrawing its participation in the development of Facebook’s upcoming Libra cryptocurrency. When Facebook announced the Libra project, it received interest from numerous backers, with as many as 28 of them being large corporations with influence and trust. дальше »
2019-10-5 15:15 | |
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Tesla Stock Spirals Downward as NHTSA Launches Battery Fire Probe
Tesla stock’s downward spiral continued on Friday, as TSLA shares dropped 1% due to the U. S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)’s investigation into Model S and Model X battery fires. дальше »
2019-10-5 20:50 | |
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US House Committee Wants Zuckerberg’s Feet to Touch the Flame, Testify About Libra Coin
The regulatory scrutiny over Libra in the United States continues. Now, the House Financial Services Committee of the country has recently invited more people who work on Facebook to testify. The latest two executives that were invited were Facebook’s COO Sheryl Sandberg and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who will need to attend before January 2020. Sandberg […] дальше »
2019-10-4 20:27 | |
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Bitcoin derivatives come under FCA scrutiny; plans for blanket ban for consumer protection
Bitcoin’s price nosedived on 24 September by over 14% within a few hours, pulling down the value of the coin to $8,378. 01. September saw another massive fall in Bitcoin’s price, an instance where the price of the coin plunged to as low as $7,813. дальше »
2019-10-5 17:30 | |
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PayPal may be getting cold feet over Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra
Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra is reportedly on the verge of losing another one of its partners after Paypal pulled out of a key meeting in Washington on Thursday. According to the Financial Times, all 28 supporters of Facebook’s digital currency project were set to meet and discuss the ways in which Libra could overcome scrutiny from regulators. дальше »
2019-10-4 11:10 | |
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Facebook’s Libra ‘is being done transparently,’ claims Swiss FINMA’s Head
Mark Branson, Head of Swiss financial advisor FINMA, is in the news after he said that Switzerland is more concerned about cryptocurrencies being developed outside government scrutiny, than it is about Libra, the proposed cryptocurrency project by Facebook. дальше »
2019-10-2 19:30 | |
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A Little Privacy? Coins Zcash And Dash Under Scrutiny
Earlier this year, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued its guidance to member states on a “risk-based approach to virtual assets and virtual asset service providers. ” The intergovernmental regulator puts the onus of responsibility onto exchanges and wallets to share user data, virtually eliminating privacy in crypto transactions. дальше »
2019-10-1 15:08 | |
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Ethereum Founders Admit Blockchain Never Designed for Scalability
Vitalik Buterin and Joesph Lubin have come under increasing scrutiny after admitting that the Ethereum blockchain was never designed for scalability. The statements by the cofounders were published on Twitter by user @notgrubles. дальше »
2019-10-2 13:06 | |
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Google Faces the Antitrust Hammer Because of Its Plans to Add DNS Encryptoin
Coinspeaker Google Faces the Antitrust Hammer Because of Its Plans to Add DNS EncryptoinGoogle is coming under congressional scrutiny due to its plans to include increased security for Domain Name Servers (DNS) in its popular Chrome browser. дальше »
2019-9-30 12:42 | |
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Japan doesn’t want to fight Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra on its own
Facebook‘s controversial ‘cryptocurrency‘ Libra is facing yet more scrutiny after the governor of Japan’s central bank called for international cooperation to regulate it. According to Reuters, Haruhiko Kuroda, the Bank of Japan‘s governor, told business leaders in Osaka that a joint, international effort was crucial. дальше »
2019-9-24 14:27 | |
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Market Commentary: Bitcoin Falls As Fed Lowers Interest, Privacy Coins Face Scrutiny
Cryptocurrency markets are back in the red after yesterday’s meteoric rise. With some experts suggesting that yesterday’s rally was nothing more than a short squeeze, a retracement was to be expected. дальше »
2019-9-20 19:27 | |
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Calibra Head David Marcus takes to Twitter to defend Libra project
As Libra continues to remain under the scrutiny of regulatory watchdogs, David Marcus, the Head of Calibra, tried to debunk the popular narrative that Libra could potentially threaten the sovereignty of Nations. дальше »
2019-9-16 15:36 | |
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PayPal Cautiously Believes in Libra’s Potential Despite Regulatory Concerns
Paypal, an American centralized payments services company has made it clear that it firmly believes in the potential of the social media giant’s global cryptocurrency project despite the intense scrutiny of governments and central banks on Libra, as well as the regulatory bottlenecks surrounding the cryptoasset, according to a Channelnewsasia report on September 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-9-16 12:20 | |
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Facebook requests Swiss FINMA license regulatory pushback
The Libra Association announced that it will pursue a payment system license under the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority’s (FINMA) supervision. The group, which oversees Facebook’s controversial cryptocurrency, chose Switzerland as its main regulator despite scrutiny from U. дальше »
2019-9-13 23:45 | |
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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 | |
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Facebook’s Crypto Scheme Triggers Massive Regulatory Backlash
Following reports earlier today that dozens of state attorney generals were set to officially commence antitrust investigations into Big Tech behemoths Facebook and Google, New York Attorney General Letitia James confirmed that at least one of the companies would indeed face government scrutiny. дальше »
2019-9-8 17:18 | |
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Facebook's Crypto Scheme Triggers Massive Regulatory Backlash
Following reports earlier today that dozens of state attorney generals were set to officially commence antitrust investigations into Big Tech behemoths Facebook and Google, New York Attorney General Letitia James confirmed that at least one of the companies would indeed face government scrutiny. дальше »
2019-9-6 17:18 | |
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State AGs Look to Slam Google's Nail with Mighty Hammers
The hot seat is getting hotter for Google. The Washington Post reports that more than two dozen bipartisan state attorneys general are planning to investigate Google for antitrust violations. This comes on top of the DOJ and FTC examining Google for the same thing, while Amazon, Apple, and Facebook also face federal scrutiny. дальше »
2019-9-4 03:45 | |
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SmartMixer introduces an innovative approach to complete anonymity in cryptocurrency transactions
Note: This a paid post, and should not be treated as news/advice. Cryptocurrencies, and indeed the whole idea of the blockchain came riding on the advantage of the anonymity of transactions, defiance to authority, lack of centralization and overseer authority among other advantages. дальше »
2019-8-30 10:30 | |
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