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Top Regulator Says US Banks Can Hold Stablecoin Reserves

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency says that federally regulated banks can continue holding stablecoin reserves from institutions…

September 23, 2020

Here’s What Kraken Plans to Do With Its New Crypto Banking License

US-based Kraken Financial is unveiling what it plans to do with its new crypto banking license.  In a recent installment…

September 21, 2020

Crypto Exchange Kraken Launching in Japan

Kraken, the San Fransisco-based digital assets exchange, says it will soon relaunch its services in Japan after shuttering its doors…

September 21, 2020

Binance Says Regulatory Restrictions Preventing Traditional Brokers From Offering Crypto Services

Crypto exchange Binance says the current regulatory environment is keeping traditional brokers from offering crypto services. In a recent report…

September 20, 2020

World Economic Forum Leader to Headline Ripple’s Annual Crypto Conference

Sheila Warren, head of blockchain and data policy at the World Economic Forum, is set to keynote Ripple Swell Global…

September 17, 2020

US Lawmakers Set to Vote on Two Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Proposals

The Consumer Safety Technology Act now incorporates the Digital Taxonomy Act and Blockchain Innovation Act – and is set to…

September 14, 2020

IRS Will Pay $625,000 to Anyone Who Can Crack Monero, While Binance Offers $100,000,000 to Coders Building on DeFi

The US Internal Revenue Service says it's ready to give a cash reward of $625,000 to anyone who cracks Monero…

September 11, 2020

Former Ripple Executive Says Banks Need XRP After Global Settlement Platform Suffers Major Delay

A recent delay to an international bank-led payment settlement initiative is just more evidence that legacy financial institutions need to…

September 11, 2020

Top New York Regulator Calls Crypto an Important Potential Alternative to Current Financial System

Linda Lacewell, New York Department of Financial Services superintendent, considers cryptocurrency an important innovation that deserves support from regulators. During…

September 10, 2020

US Congress Considers Proposal to Study Use of Blockchain Technology in Commerce

The US Congress is now considering a bill that seeks to direct the government to study the use of blockchain…

September 5, 2020