The Bank of International Settlements’s new survey revealed that only 10% of central banks are likely to issue a CBDC for the general public in the short term. A new survey from the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) revealed that only 10% of central banks are likely to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC)…
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The U.S. SEC has requested that Kik Interactive Inc. provided detailed information about its operations since it released its native token, Kin. The United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested a deposition from a representative of Kik Interactive Inc. to provide detailed information about its operations since releasing native token Kin. Kik Interactive, the…
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Modern crypto exchanges often have audited financials, chief compliance officers, and seek out regulators without hesitation. Will insurance be the next step? If the crypto sector is to attract more institutional investors, it will need to provide more insurance solutions. This point was driven home anew with the recent news that the Gemini crypto exchange…
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The chairman of the securities market regulator of India urges exploration of the best possible usages of blockchain for security markets. The Chairman of Security and Exchange Board of India(SEBI), Ajay Tyagi makes a bet on blockchain technology and urges exploration of the best possible usage of blockchain in securities markets. SEBI is the regulator…
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MIT’s crypto research group said the crypto and blockchain space is an experimental playground paving the way for a central bank digital currency. MIT’s crypto and distributed ledger tech research group, the Digital Currency Initiative, recently explained that a central bank digital currency (CBDC) will eventually use some of the concepts and technology currently at play…
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A Chainalysis report finds more exchange hacks in 2019, but less money stolen than in heists from previous years. A Chainalysis report has found an increase in number of exchange hacks in 2019, though less crypto was actually stolen than in previous years. The findings In the report, Chainalysis includes only exchange attacks (excluding wallet…
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An uncertain regulatory climate has led cryptocurrency mining companies to seek opportunities elsewhere, rather than in Quebec. The results of a 300 megawatt (MW) energy allocation for cryptocurrency miners, run by Canadian provincial utility provider Hydro-Québec, has failed to attract expected demand from the local industry. A Request for Proposals (RFP) for power allocation was…
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Gemini becomes the first crypto exchange and custody service to complete the SOC 2 Type 2 security inspection. U.S.-based crypto exchange and custodian Gemini has finished a SOC 2 Type 2 evaluation, proving the operation’s security. “The Type 2 is the highest level of security compliance that any organization can demonstrate,” Gemini’s head of risk,…
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Malta-based sports blockchain venture Chiliz is launching a cryptocurrency exchange for sports and entertainment tokens. Malta-based sports blockchain venture Chiliz is launching a cryptocurrency exchange for sports and entertainment tokens. In a press release shared with Cointelegraph on Jan. 23, Chiliz detailed that the new exchange — Chiliz.net — will roll out in February after…
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Former CFTC chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo has some new remarks regarding his Digital Dollar initiative, speaking in Davos. The former chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has some new remarks regarding his Digital Dollar initiative, speaking in Davos. On Jan. 22, Ex-CFTC chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo confirmed that the Digital Dollar…
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