Regulation

Markten

The G7 group of nations has warned of the threat posed by stablecoins such as Facebook's Libra and set out draft recommendations for regulation.

Door Daniel Palmer18 jul 2019

Markten

Japan is said to be leading the creation of an international cryptocurrency payments network similar to banking network SWIFT.

Door Daniel Palmer18 jul 2019

Markten

Watch the live webcast of the House Financial Services Committee hearing on Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project.

Door Marc Hochstein17 jul 2019

Markten

Security? Payment token? Utility token? Defining Facebook's Libra won't be easy, and it's not Facebook's call, says Jeff Bandman.

Door Wolfie Zhao17 jul 2019

Technologie

Cuba highlights the difference between bitcoin and corporate token projects like Facebook's Libra.

Door Leigh Cuen16 jul 2019

Markten

Former CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler believes Facebook's Libra looks – and should be regulated like – a security.

Door Nikhilesh De16 jul 2019

Markten

A new IMF paper suggests that cash and bank deposits could be left behind as digital money and fiat-pegged cryptos see greater adoption.

Door Daniel Palmer16 jul 2019

Markten

U.S. House minority leader Kevin McCarthy has argued for the use of blockchain networks in protecting users' data from "exploitation."

Door Daniel Palmer16 jul 2019

Markten

The Congressional hearings on Facebook's Libra are likely to focus more on the company's privacy failings than broad crypto policy questions.

Door Nikhilesh De15 jul 2019

Markten

Japan has set up a working group to examine the issues raised by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project ahead of a G7 meeting this week.

Door Daniel Palmer15 jul 2019