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US Politicians Snap Back at Facebook’s Crypto, Want Project Paused Immediately

Hours after Facebook unveiled its new cryptocurrency "Libra", Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters requested that the tech giant pause development on…

June 19, 2019

Messari Warns Global Regulatory Threat Could Deal Major Blow to Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency

Crypto exchanges could soon face potentially crippling international regulations that will significantly reduce customer anonymity.   The Financial Action Task…

June 13, 2019

US Congressman Calls Crypto National Security Issue, Testifies on Double Taxation of Bitcoin

US Congressman Ted Budd is outlining how tax policies could cripple the adoption of cryptocurrencies, stifle blockchain innovation and drive…

June 8, 2019

New Plan Would Ban 18% of World’s Population From Buying Bitcoin and Send Crypto Users to Prison

Any buying, selling or mining of cryptocurrencies will get offenders 10 years in prison, according to a recent proposal by…

June 7, 2019

SEC Chairman Addresses Bitcoin Supporters and ‘Resistance’ to Cryptocurrency

Appearing on CNBC's "Squawk Box", SEC Chairman Jay Clayton addresses what appears to be resistance to creating a clear regulatory…

June 6, 2019

Kik Raises $4.3 Million in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Kin, Litecoin and Altcoins to Fight SEC

Kik is fighting fire with fire in its battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The crypto startup…

June 5, 2019

Russian Official Says Bitcoin (BTC) and Crypto Could Destroy $1.52 Trillion Economy

  Nikolay Arefyev, Russia's Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Economic Policy, Innovative Development, and Entrepreneurship, is warning that Bitcoin…

May 24, 2019

IRS Says Long-Awaited Bitcoin (BTC) and Crypto Tax Guidance Incoming

Cryptocurrency traders in the US will finally receive some much needed guidance on how to deal with crypto taxation, according…

May 22, 2019

‘Not Sure Bitcoin ETF Matters As Much Anymore’ Says Crypto Insider As SEC Delays Decision Again

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed its ruling yet again for a proposed Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) submitted…

May 21, 2019

SEC Delays Bitcoin ETF Decision, BitGo Moves on BTC Custody Ahead of Bakkt, eToro Adds Gold and Silver Stablecoins

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on the Bitwise exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal filed with…

May 14, 2019