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HSBC Exec Urges CFTC to Make More ‘Positive Noise’ About Blockchain

HSBC's Jesse Drennan asked the CFTC to make more "positive noise" about distributed ledger tech to spur business adoption.

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New York Grants Its 18th BitLicense to Crypto 'Prime Broker' Tagomi

The NYDFS has awarded its 18th BitLicense to prime broker startup Tagomi Trading.

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Most Crypto Exchanges Still Don't Have Clear KYC Policies: Report

Regtech startup Coinfirm has found that only 26 percent of crypto exchanges have a "high" level of anti-money laundering procedures.

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E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Wins License for New Crypto Exchange

Japan's Financial Service Agency has licensed a cryptocurrency exchange being rebranded and relaunched by internet giant Rakuten.

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Binance Tightens Compliance, Turning to IdentityMind for KYC

Binance is moving to boost compliance and data security through a new partnership with Medici Ventures portfolio firm IdentityMind.

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Central Banks See 'No Value' in Issuing Digital Currency: BIS Chief

BIS chief Agustin Carstens has said that central banks are wary about issuing digital currencies due to the "huge operational consequences."

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Bitcoin Futures Volume Is More Significant Than You Think, Bitwise Says

The bitcoin futures market is far larger, relative to the spot market, than previously thought, says Bitwise Asset Management.

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Crypto Market Maker B2C2 Hires Wall Street FX Vet to Lead US Expansion

London-based crypto liquidity provider B2C2 has hired Wall Street veteran Rob Catalanello to lead its expansion in the U.S.

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WSJ's ShapeShift Exposé Overstated Money Laundering by $6 Million, Analysis Says

Blockchain analytics firms say money laundering accusations against ShapeShift don't match up.

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UK Parliament Presented Showcase of Real-World Blockchain Applications

The U.K. Parliament has been presented demos of real-world blockchain applications designed to educate policymakers.

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