The Daily Hodl: Brian Brooks Says Crypto, DeFi and Stablecoins Necessary as Money Supply Goes to the Moon
Thursday, 21 January 2021 19:30
Brian Brooks is touting the benefits of crypto, decentralized finance (DeFi) and stablecoins as he exits his role as Acting Comptroller of the Currency. In a farewell Twitter thread the day before he leaves office, the Chief of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)…
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Decrypt Media: Nebraska State Senator Wants Crypto Banks in the Cornhusker State
Thursday, 21 January 2021 19:33
Mike Flood, a Republican state senator in Nebraska, has introduced new legislation for banks interested in holding digital assets.
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BTCManager: Ex-Ripple Advisor to Be Chosen as New OCC Head
Thursday, 21 January 2021 21:00
President Biden is expected to nominate Michael Barr for the position of Comptroller of the Currency – the independent bureau within the Department of Treasury in the US Govt, which is tasked with ensuring a safe banking system in the nation, according to a report by the…
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The Block: Real-world tests of the digital yuan show how it could disrupt China’s mobile payment giants
Thursday, 21 January 2021 21:38
Quick Take Merchants who supported digital yuan for real-world testing said they didn’t have to pay any transaction fees, unlike when they use third-party payment providers. The government has sent mixed signals about whether the central bank digital currency will compete with Alipay and WeChat Pay.
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The Block: Yellen: US government should consider benefits of cryptocurrencies and digital assets
Thursday, 21 January 2021 22:05
Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen, who previously headed up the U.S. Federal Reserve, said in written testimony on Thursday that cryptocurrencies and digital assets have the potential to "improve the efficiency of the financial system." The post Yellen: US government should consider benefits of cryptocurrencies and digital…
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The Daily Hodl: Ripple Executives Predict What’s Coming for Crypto in 2021
Thursday, 21 January 2021 22:15
Members of Ripple’s senior management team are unveiling a set of crypto predictions for the year ahead. In a new blog post, the executives offer their forecast on what’s next for crypto regulation, decentralized finance (DeFi), central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and how issues of scalability and…
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Decrypt Media: Janet Yellen Clarifies Stance on 'Curtailing' Cryptocurrency Use
Thursday, 21 January 2021 23:01
Her written testimony, released today, notes the benefits and potential of crypto assets to the financial system.
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The Block: Sberbank seeks central bank approval for blockchain platform: report
Thursday, 21 January 2021 23:04
Major Russian state-owned bank Sberbank has sought approval from the country's central bank for a blockchain-based financial platform. The post Sberbank seeks central bank approval for blockchain platform: report appeared first on The Block.
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Decrypt Media: Brazil’s Biggest Bitcoin Exchange Expanding to Other Countries
Thursday, 21 January 2021 23:31
Mercadobitcoin is the most popular exchange in Brazil. Now it wants to be popular across Latin America.
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The Capital: Illicit Crypto Activity Drops Ten-Fold in 2020!
Friday, 22 January 2021 00:53
Hi everyone,While criminal activity in the crypto world dropped ten-fold in 2020, incoming US Treasury secretary Janet Yellen incorrectly asserted that the burgeoning sector is mainly used for illicit financing.In reality, criminal behaviour is overwhelmingly apparent in traditional banking not in crypto, and such activity has been…
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