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DeFi Has Potential to Radically Transform the Way Healthcare Services are Financed
Such is the seriousness of the situation that, in the United States at least, healthcare policies play a critical role in every presidential election as candidates vie to steer the healthcare sector in the direction that they deem most beneficial. дальше »
2020-12-23 16:39
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Riot Blockchain Purchases 15,000 Miners, Expanding Total Hash Rate
Riot announced that they’ve purchased 3,000 S19 Pro Antminers and 12,000 S19j Pro Antminers for $35 million from Bitmain. These versions are some of the highest hash-producing mining hardware available on the market, producing 110 terahashes (TH) and 100 TH, respectively. дальше »
2020-12-23 18:28
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Coinbase Responds to FinCEN on Rushed Digital Asset Regulatory Proposal
This rule would require additional reporting and record-keeping requirements, something that would require significant changes and adaption on Coinbase’s end. FinCEN only gave Coinbase 15 days to reply to with a comment, significantly shorter than what Coinbase views as the industry standard. дальше »
2020-12-23 15:49
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Stablecoins to Take on Wholesale Role in US, Being Effectively Defined as Scrip
Retail and wholesale stablecoins With the introduction of Libra, now Diem, there was the promise of a crypto asset that would empower the unbanked, allowing them to participate in the financial world and make low cost international payments. дальше »
2020-12-18 16:47
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Blockchain Provides Legal High for Cannabis Users
President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden’s policy on decriminalizing marijuana use has differed from the views of the previous administration. Biden said on the campaign trail that under his administration, he would pursue marijuana decriminalization and expungements for individuals with prior criminal convictions for cannabis. дальше »
2020-11-24 20:28
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Bitcoin Now Accepted for US Passport Services with Peninsula Visa
United States citizens can now pay for select passport services with bitcoin. Peninsula Visa announced the change to its accepted payment methods, on Nov. 11. Anticipating an increasingly digital post-coronavirus world, the company describes the service as being “the right move at the right time. дальше »
2020-11-15 14:00
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Coinbase Debit Card Rolled Out for US Customers
Cryptocurrency exchange giant Coinbase has announced that US users can now apply to join the waitlist for its crypto-based Visa debit card. ‘Coinbase Card,’ which will work the same as any other Visa debit card on the market will permit users to make payments and ATM withdrawals without needing to move funds to a fiat […] The post Coinbase Debit Card Rolled Out for US Customers appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2020-10-30 10:00
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Public Safety vs Personal Privacy: US Regulators Target Encrypted Messengers
Once again privacy and security is held in the balance as law enforcement asks to extend its judicial powers in order to gain access to end-to-end encrypted information. The important question remains — is protecting users data more or less important than protecting innocents or hunting down terrorists? When posed like that, the issue could […] The post Public Safety vs Personal Privacy: US Regulators Target Encrypted Messengers appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2020-10-21 19:23
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US Regulator Leans Into Antitrust Enforcement, Adopts Blockchain Education Initiative
On Oct. 14, in remarks delivered at the University of Michigan Law School, Deputy Assistant Attorney General Michael Murray, discussed the intersection of antitrust laws and the financial sector. дальше »
2020-10-16 14:58
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Cultural Shift at Coinbase Comes with a Severance Package
US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is ready to offer employees an exit package to those that don’t feel aligned with the company’s newly-stated mission focus. Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong, shared in a blog post how the cryptocurrency exchange will be taking a ‘company-first‘ approach in the workplace. дальше »
2020-9-30 12:23
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Coinbase Announces ‘Company-First’ Policy Banning Controversial Workplace Discussions
In a blog post published on Sept 27, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced that his company would strive for a neutral or apolitical workplace. The post started off noting that it’s been a “difficult year,” a nod to the global pandemic, shelter in place policies, social unrest, and the west coast wildfires. дальше »
2020-9-29 12:49
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IRS Preempts Potential Crypto Tax Evasion with Update to Form 1040
Crypto tax evasion in the United States is about to become more difficult following the subtle change made by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to its form 1040. America’s tax body continues to push for greater cryptocurrency tax compliance despite lingering confusion over some of its guidelines. дальше »
2020-9-25 19:33
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Research Into Potential CBDC Revealed by Cleveland Federal Bank
Speaking at the 20th Anniversary Chicago Payments Symposium, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland disclosed details regarding their ongoing research into central bank digital currencies (CBDC). дальше »
2020-9-25 20:34
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As Drone Innovations Rise, Are Civil Liberties Hanging In the Balance?
Drone technology has had a long history, contrary to popular belief. The United States first began developing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) as far back as 1916 during the First World War, becoming the progenitor of the first pilotless aircraft technology. дальше »
2020-9-24 21:45
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Former White House Chief of Staff Joins Chamber of Digital Commerce
Mick Mulvaney, former White House Chief of Staff to President Trump and Congressional Blockchain Caucus-cofounder, has joined the Chamber of Digital Commerce. The announcement comes along side word that the digital finance advocacy group is also adding Visa, Six Digital Exchange (SDX), and Goldman Sachs to its executive committee. дальше »
2020-9-24 20:32
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US Law Enforcement Seize $1.6M in Crypto From Darknet Narcotics Vendors
United States law enforcement has disrupted another darknet drug trafficking ring, recovering illegal narcotics, firearms, and millions of dollars in crypto and cash. Cryptocurrencies remain a popular payment method on the dark web for illicit drugs and other controlled goods. дальше »
2020-9-23 21:57
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CIA Creates R&D Arm, With Blockchain as Area of Interest
The United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has just launched a research and development department. One of the areas of interest highlighted by the agency is blockchain technology. The newly launched department is known as CIA Labs. дальше »
2020-9-22 22:32
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Russian Blockchain Voting Code Published on GitHub
The source code for a Russian remote electronic voting system has been published on GitHub. With the code available on the popular IT and software development portal, engineers can audit the system. дальше »
2020-9-10 10:45
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Divergence of US Stocks and GDP Could Foretell Future Declines
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the U. S. has dropped off the proverbial cliff in recent months. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has seen recovery and now growth. This divergence has left investors puzzled. дальше »
2020-9-1 09:11
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Rising Storm: North Korea Builds Up Cyber Forces to Attack the Financial Sector
In times past, wherever a nation went to war against a foreign element in the conventional sense, the engagement encompassed at least five dimensions of domain warfare. These dimensions include land, sea, air, space and information. дальше »
2020-8-28 23:48
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Binance Gets Green Light to Launch in Florida
The U. S. arm of the cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance has been granted a license to launch services in the state of Florida. Initially, Binance. US launched in 37 states and avoided those with more stringent requirements. дальше »
2020-8-26 12:16
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Dirty Crypto Takedown: How Gov’ts Deanonymize Crypto Transactions to Fight Crime
It’s a common belief that the anonymity of cryptocurrency is nearly absolute, making it harder for law enforcement agencies to trace furtive transactions and apprehend criminals. However, there are examples when government agencies managed to seize criminals by analyzing crypto transactions to the point of deanonymizing crypto users’ identities. дальше »
2020-8-25 21:47
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Brock Pierce is ‘Shooting for Bronze’ in US Presidential Race
The founder of the EOS Alliance, ex-child actor, and well-known crypto figure Brock Pierce is running for President of the United States in 2020. Shortly after Kanye West announced his candidacy, Pierce joined the race tweeting: I, Brock Pierce, am running for President of the United States of America. дальше »
2020-8-20 14:32
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Economic Crisis Leaves US Government Officials in State of Confusion
The continuing economic trauma from the COVID-19 crisis has left US government officials in a state of confusion. While some argue for opening the economy, others are advocating for a complete shutdown. дальше »
2020-8-10 20:20
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Darknet Opioid Vendors Charged with Money Laundering Using Bitcoin, Wire Transfers
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken into custody and charged a pair of darknet opioid vendors. David Brian Pate and Jose Luis Fung Hou, both from Costa Rica, allegedly sold the opioids on the darknet and laundered the money using Bitcoin and wire transfers. дальше »
2020-8-6 09:28
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US Dollar Struggles to Stay Afloat as COVID-19 Pandemic Rages on
The fate of the US dollar could be closely linked to the fight against the Coronavirus, according to new research. The analysis comes as a result of the dollar’s apparent weakness in recent weeks as COVID-19 cases in America continue to rise. дальше »
2020-8-4 13:30
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US Economy Teetering as Congress Discusses Relief Bill
The future of the US economy, and particularly consumer spending, remains in jeopardy, as unemployment benefits ended Friday. Both chambers of Congress have spent the last few days negotiating a new relief bill to no avail. дальше »
2020-8-2 19:20
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Economic Stimulus Package Effectiveness Questioned as GDP Collapses, Jobless Rates Soar
The actual effectiveness of the stimulus packages released by the U. S. Congress are starting to come into question. Economic news today indicates that the U. S. GDP shrank by the largest amount in history—a whopping 32. дальше »
2020-7-31 10:15
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White House Economic Advisor Says Further $1,200 Stimulus Checks in Works
White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow told CNN Sunday that a new stimulus plan is on the way. The bill, put forward by Senate Republicans, will provide a new round of $1,200 stimulus checks and lengthen the rent moratorium. дальше »
2020-7-27 22:40
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‘We Can’t Shut Down Economy Again’ Says US Treasury Secretary
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin made it clear that additional shutdowns due to COVID-19 are impossible. The remarks were made to Jim Cramer on CNBC on Thursday. Mnuchin was responding to concerns that a new outbreak of COVID-19 could cause a new wave of lockdowns. дальше »
2020-6-14 11:10
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One Third of Investors Across US and Europe Own Cryptocurrency: Fidelity Report
Fidelity Digital Assets has published the results of a survey conducted on institutional investors across the United States and Europe. Indicating solid growth and a better perception of their value, the survey corroborates other reports on institutional investments that have been released recently. дальше »
2020-6-10 12:11
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In-Depth CBDC Report Published by Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia recently published a paper exploring the potential impact of a Central Bank Digital Currency on our financial system. The report noted that in addition to eliminating the need for cash, a CBDC should prevent future bank runs by giving the US Federal Reserve a monopoly on deposits. дальше »
2020-6-5 10:21
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Ethereum-Based Interest Rate Benchmarks Suggested by Federal Reserve Chairman
United States Federal Reserve Board Chairman, Jerome H. Powell, in a written statement published on May 28, said that Ethereum-based AMERIBOR was one alternative for LIBOR, a benchmark for short-term interest rates. дальше »
2020-6-4 10:37
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US-China Tensions Could Put Pressure on Technology Industries
Souring relations between the US and China could have the greatest impact on technology sector stocks. The technology sector is in a place of particular weakness due to its substantial supply chain requirements based in China. дальше »
2020-6-1 14:40
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US Tech Billionaires Cash in on Global Lockdown
Tech billionaires in the United States added significantly to their combined net worth over the past few months. As economies around the world suffer amid global lockdown rulings, the likes of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg have actually added to their wealth. дальше »
2020-5-22 11:10
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Federal Reserve Chairman Powell Shares Mixed Message in 60 Minutes Interview
The Chairman of the US Federal Reserve (Fed), Jerome Powell, shared a mixed perspective on the future of the American economy on Sunday during a 60 Minutes interview. Powell expressed hope that the market would recover steadily through the second half of the year. дальше »
2020-5-18 04:50
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Economic Impacts of Federal Reserve Stimulus Packages Called out on Crypto Twitter
The implications of the $3 trillion stimulus package that passed the House of Representatives on Friday were critiqued heavily on Crypto Twitter this weekend. One of the most popular cryptocurrency analysts on TradingView and Twitter, @MagicPoopCannon, noted that such stimulus measures reduce purchasing power. дальше »
2020-5-17 11:26
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New Massive COVID-19 Stimulus Payments Proposed by US Representatives
As the COVID-19 crisis has developed in the United States, lawmakers have sought to mitigate the suffering of consumers through stimulus packages. The bipartisan CARES Act passed recently revolves around a plan of sending funds to taxpayers to help stave off financial ruin. дальше »
2020-4-20 12:14
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US Officials Warn of Possible Bank Hacks by North Korea
Officials have warned that there are ongoing threats against the US financial system by cybercriminals based in North Korea. There has been no explanation for what prompted the warning. Could North Korea be looking to destabilize the U. дальше »
2020-4-17 20:10
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Commercial Loans See Massive Unprecedented Spike
According to Federal Reserve Economic Data, commercial and industrial loans have skyrocketed to 2. 8 trillion dollars in total. Loans are useful for starting up a small business or for financing commercial expansions, but keeping the entire economy afloat entirely on loans is uncharted territory. дальше »
2020-4-10 15:10
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US Car Sales Plunge to Lowest Level Since Great Recession
Car sales have plunged 38% so far this year to a level that has not been seen since the 2008 Great Recession. With much of the world still under lock-down, most everyday people are lacking stable income. дальше »
2020-4-9 03:10
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Cryptocurrency News Roundup for March 26, 2020
Despite all the hardships faced recently, the Bitcoin network is still growing in more ways than one. For example, the number of Bitcoin wallets continues to grow, according to recent data from blockchain. дальше »
2020-3-27 10:48
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Bitcoin Mentioned in California Governor’s COVID-19 Speech
California Governor Gavin Newsom cautioned the public against those asking for advance payments in Bitcoin with the promise of delivering essential goods. During his official address, Governor Newsom assured residents that essential items would continue to be available in the state. дальше »
2020-3-27 18:09
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Coronavirus Could Delay 2019 Cryptocurrency Tax Filings and Payments
Cryptocurrency investors in the United States who scored wins in 2019 can delay filing and payment on their taxes for 90 days. The announcement came from the Trump administration, allowing taxpayers to delay payments up to $1 million individually. дальше »
2020-3-24 05:10
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Markets Could Reclaim Highs by Early Next Year Says JPMorgan Analyst
Dubravko Lakos-Bujas, the chief U. S. equity strategist at JPMorgan, believes that markets can recapture and even surpass all-time highs by next year. The necessary component for this massive reversal is all predicated on the containment of the coronavirus. дальше »
2020-3-24 01:39
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Bitcoin Posts Massive Green Candle After Fed Announces ‘Unlimited QE’
Bitcoin is following the financial markets today as they all rise after news that the Federal Reserve would be purchasing an unlimited amount of treasuries and securities. The Federal Reserve is reversing its previous decision of setting aside $700 billion for asset purchases. дальше »
2020-3-23 16:09
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US Department of Health and Human Services Targeted by Hackers
The US Department of Health and Human Services suffered a security and data breach on Sunday evening. As the US continues to struggle with the rapidly-spreading coronavirus outbreak, an unknown hacking group conducted an attack against the country’s Department of Health and Human Services. дальше »
2020-3-19 20:10
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Bill to Reform US Government Surveillance Measures Extended by Senate
The United States government has moved to broaden its ability to achieve effective surveillance after an essential piece of legislation got a boost in Congress. Earlier this week, members of the U. дальше »
2020-3-18 07:10
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Airbnb IPO Plans in Jeopardy as COVID-19 Ravages the Travel Industry
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to ravage countries and economies across the world, several firms have been forced to absorb substantial losses – both financially and operationally. It seems the latest high-profile victim to make alterations to its plans is Airbnb. дальше »
2020-3-17 08:11
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Hackers Take Down Illinois Public Health Agency Website During Peak Coronavirus Frenzy
Recently, hackers launched a new cyberattack on an Illinois-based health agency’s website, making it difficult to distribute accurate information regarding the coronavirus. This Tuesday, cybercriminals attacked a website belonging to an Illinois-based health agency, taking it down in the process. дальше »
2020-3-14 04:10
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