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New Jersey Lawmakers Considering Sweeping Legislation to Regulate Bitcoin, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

Lawmakers in the state of New Jersey are analyzing a bill that would regulate businesses involved in blockchain technology and…

November 10, 2020

Rumored Biden Nominees Have Deep Understanding of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency

Two prospective members of President-elect Joe Biden's economic team are well aware of both Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Lael Brainard, reportedly…

November 10, 2020

DOJ Filing Sheds Light on $1,000,000,000 Bitcoin Transaction Linked to Silk Road

The US Justice Department is shedding light on a huge Bitcoin (BTC) transaction that moved nearly $1 billion worth of…

November 6, 2020

Australia’s Central Bank Exploring Digital Currency and Ethereum-Based Loans Platform

Australia's central bank is partnering with the Ethereum development studio ConsenSys as it continues to explore the impact and effectiveness…

November 3, 2020

Christine Lagarde Makes It Official: European Central Bank Exploring Launch of Digital Currency

European Central Bank (ECB) president Christine Lagarde has officially announced the launch of public consultations to explore the feasibility of…

November 2, 2020

US Banks Exploring Whether to Support Bitcoin and Crypto Assets, Says Top Regulator

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks says US banking institutions are investigating ways to support crypto assets for interested…

October 31, 2020

Trump Administration Worried China Is Leaping Ahead of US in Adoption of Digital Currency: Report

There is a growing concern within the Trump administration that US regulators are dragging their feet as China's dominance in…

October 29, 2020

This Document Highlights Why Ripple, the Largest Holder of XRP, Is Eyeing Move to United Kingdom

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the payments startup is analyzing whether to relocate the company's headquarters to the United Kingdom.…

October 26, 2020

Russia’s Central Bank Unveils Plan to Test Digital Currency

The central bank of Russia is outlining its plans to test the digital version of its currency. The head of…

October 25, 2020

Ripple Chief Bullish on Bitcoin, Says XRP Needs Level Regulatory Playing Field in the US

Ripple's chief executive Brad Garlinghouse says there isn't a level regulatory playing field in the US between Bitcoin its smaller…

October 20, 2020