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Ripple Lawyer Says Crypto Companies Engaged With SEC, Concluded They Could Support XRP

Crypto exchanges have as recently as 2019 asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) whether they could transact with…

February 25, 2021

US Treasury Secretary Has Several Concerns About Bitcoin, Addresses Need for Digital Dollar

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is outlining her concerns about the leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. In a New York Times DealBook…

February 24, 2021

IMF Says Central Bank Currency Will Face Pressures in the Digital Age

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that central bank currencies will confront major obstacles in a rapidly digitizing financial system.…

February 21, 2021

SEC’s Case Against Ripple and XRP Is Dead Wrong Legally and Factually, Says Former Chair Mary Jo White

As Ripple squares up for battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), former SEC Chair Mary Jo White…

February 20, 2021

Ripple Executive Says Company Working With Central Banks To Develop Digital Assets

The vice president of RippleX James Wallis says Ripple is currently working with central banks on developing digital currencies. In…

February 19, 2021

New Law Recognizing Bitcoin and Crypto Assets As Property in Russia Passes First Hurdle

Russia may soon recognize Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies as property. The parliament's lower house, the State Duma, has reportedly…

February 18, 2021

SEC Will Approve Bitcoin ETF Under Gary Gensler, According to Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz – Here’s Why

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will green light a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund…

February 17, 2021

SEC Commissioner Says There’s an Urgent Need to Provide Crypto Clarity

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce is reportedly vocalizing the urgent need for regulatory clarity across the…

February 15, 2021

Andrew Yang Pledges To Make New York Hub for Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency

Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang says he has big plans for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies as he frontruns the mayoral…

February 14, 2021

First Publicly Traded Bitcoin ETF in North America Approved by Canada’s Financial Regulator

Canada is bringing a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to North America. In a statement released on Thursday, the Ontario Securities…

February 13, 2021