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US Lawmakers Question Terrorist Use of Facebook Cryptocurrency

U.S. lawmakers questioned FinCEN director Kenneth Blanco about potential terrorist use of Facebook's libra cryptocurrency.

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Trump Administration in Talks With Crypto Startup on Israeli–Palestinian Peace Plans

Crypto startup Orbs has been working with the Trump administration to explore blockchain solutions related to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.

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Singapore's Central Bank Wants More Information on Facebook's Libra Crypto

The Monetary Authority of Singapore reportedly has concerns over Facebook's recently unveiled cryptocurrency project, Libra.

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Another Indian Crypto Exchange Shuts Down Blaming Banking Ban

Regulatory uncertainty ushered in by India's central bank appears to have brought about the demise of the cryptocurrency exchange Koinex.

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Chainalysis Hires FinCEN Vet to Tackle Crypto's New 'Travel Rule' Challenge

Chainalysis has hired a FinCEN official to help crypto firms comply with tough new FATF data-sharing requirements.

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Swiss Central Banker 'Relaxed' About Facebook's Libra Crypto

A Swiss central banker has suggested that Facebook's cryptocurrency project, Libra, is not ruffling any feathers with the regulator, Reuters reports. 

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Second US Congressional Hearing Is Scheduled on Facebook's Libra Crypto

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has scheduled a hearing on Facebook's libra cryptocurrency for July 17, one day after the Senate holds its hearing.

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Russia May Allow Crypto Trading in Upcoming Legislation: Official

As Russia's cryptocurrency bill inches towards being finalized, a government official has suggested that trading might be allowed.

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BIS Wants 'Level Playing Field' for Banks Amid Threat from Facebook

The Bank for International Settlements has expressed concerns over the expected disruption as big tech firms like Facebook enter the financial space.

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Howey Schmowey – The Real Answer is to Update Securities Regulations

The SEC should focus more on fraud prevention than if an asset is a security, as fraud can be committed with securities too, argues David Weisberger.

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