The Block: Fed’s Brainard: Stablecoins like Libra could ‘put consumers at risk’ without safeguards

Coingape: Bitcoin[BTC]: Experts Paint a Grim Picture for 2020 due to Scams and Miner Sell-Offs

Friday, 20 December 2019 03:26

Bitcoin [BTC] price is trading around the $7000 region with a lot of uncertainty around the next move. The primary factors affecting its price currently [...] The post Bitcoin[BTC]: Experts Paint a Grim Picture for 2020 due to Scams and Miner Sell-Offs appeared first on Coingape.

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The Block: ‘Crypto-Currency Act of 2020’ – US lawmaker introduces draft bill to bring regulatory clarity

Friday, 20 December 2019 08:40

U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar (Republican-Arizona) has reportedly introduced a draft bill to bring regulatory clarity in the cryptocurrency sector. The bill, dubbed “Crypto-Currency Act of 2020,” was introduced in the House of Representatives, according to a copy obtained by Forbes. The bill seeks to clarify which federal…

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cryptodaily.co.uk: Charlie Lee Talks On Stellar Token Burn

Friday, 20 December 2019 10:30

Several big crypto platforms formed the Crypto Rating Council earlier this year, back in October. The new move was set up in order to give cryptocurrencies ratings (hence the name). The Ratings Council was initially made in an attempt to influence the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).…

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The Cryptonomist: Predictions for 2020 made by Ripple

Friday, 20 December 2019 10:37

The American company paints a decidedly optimistic picture for next year in the crypto industry, possibly even a bit too much The post Predictions for 2020 made by Ripple appeared first on The Cryptonomist.

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Blockonomi: Best Bitcoin Debit Cards: The Ultimate Guide

Thursday, 19 December 2019 07:42

The search for mainstream adoption remains a central theme in the cryptocurrency space, and crypto debit cards have been seen as a great way to bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital currencies. Bitcoin debit cards allow both cryptos […] The post Best Bitcoin Debit Cards:…

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Blockonomi: Former Bitmain Chip Maker in Police Custody for Alleged Embezzlement

Thursday, 19 December 2019 09:20

Former Bitmain Technologies chip maker and founder of Bitmain rival MicroBT, Yang Zuoxing, has been reportedly arrested by the Shenzhen police. Yang’s arrest comes amid the ongoing battle between MicroBot and Bitmain, along with the latter’s leadership crisis. On the […] The post Former Bitmain Chip Maker…

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Blockonomi: Asset Management Giant State Street Teaming with Gemini on Crypto Reporting Trial

Thursday, 19 December 2019 09:30

In the past, those who have straddled both the traditional finance arena and the cryptocurrency industry have been forced to track their activities in these sectors separately, as to date crypto has mostly been developed entirely on the periphery of […] The post Asset Management Giant State…

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Blockonomi: New SEC ICO Settlement: Reminder of Regulatory Stakes Hex Token Is Facing

Thursday, 19 December 2019 09:39

One of the hottest topics in the cryptocurrency ecosystem lately has been Richard Heart’s recently launched Hex token, which has been roundly rebuked by many industry stakeholders as a brazenly scammy “get rich” scheme. The grand question, however, is whether […] The post New SEC ICO Settlement:…

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BeInCrypto: Facebook Can’t Even Look After Its Hard Drives, How Can It Launch Libra?

Wednesday, 18 December 2019 17:04

Facebook has been on a crusade to try and prove to the world, and especially the USA, that it is competent enough to launch its own stablecoin cryptocurrency, Libra. Privacy scandals and data hacks have led many to think the social media giant is not up to the…

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