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BOJ Kuroda: No talk at G20 of central banks issuing digital currencies - 0 views

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Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said there was no talk among G20 finance leaders on the possibility of central banks issuing digital currencies, as part of efforts to enhance cross-border settlement services.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said there was no talk among G20 finance leaders on the possibility of central banks issuing digital currencies, as part of efforts to enhance cross-border settlement services.</div>

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Fidelity rolls out cryptocurrency custody business - 0 views

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Fidelity is ramping up its cryptocurrency custody business, hoping to profit from the scarcity of big, regulated institutions in the chaotic world of digital assets, according to Abigail Johnson, the investment group's chief executive.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Fidelity is ramping up its cryptocurrency custody business, hoping to profit from the scarcity of big, regulated institutions in the chaotic world of digital assets, according to Abigail Johnson, the investment group's chief executive.</div>

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Virtual Currency Regulation in Canada in 2019 - 0 views

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Four Stikeman Elliott lawyers recently co-authored the Canadian chapter of The Virtual Currency Regulation Review (2nd ed.), published by Law Business Research Ltd. The chapter provides an excellent overview of this rapidly developing area of law.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Four Stikeman Elliott lawyers recently co-authored the Canadian chapter of The Virtual Currency Regulation Review (2nd ed.), published by Law Business Research Ltd. The chapter provides an excellent overview of this rapidly developing area of law.</div>

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Cambodia's Central Bank Testing Digital Wallet to Ease Cross Border Payments - 0 views

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The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) signed an agreement last week with Malaysia's Maybank to determine how the banks' respective digital payment platforms - Bakong and Maybank2u - can work in tandem to reduce often crippling remittance fees.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) signed an agreement last week with Malaysia's Maybank to determine how the banks' respective digital payment platforms - Bakong and Maybank2u - can work in tandem to reduce often crippling remittance fees.</div>

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Binance Hikes Leverage to 125x for Launch of Bitcoin-Tether Futures - 0 views

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Binance's futures exchange is raising leverage to 125x with the launch of bitcoin (BTC)/tether (USDT) contracts today.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Binance's futures exchange is raising leverage to 125x with the launch of bitcoin (BTC)/tether (USDT) contracts today.</div>

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SEC Wants Second Look at Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Proposal - 0 views

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The U.S. SEC is reviewing its order issued last week pertaining to a rejected proposal for a bitcoin ETF. The proposal was filed by NYSE Arca for the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Trust. Meanwhile, the SEC is also evaluating a proposed rule change for a different type of bitcoin ETF.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The U.S. SEC is reviewing its order issued last week pertaining to a rejected proposal for a bitcoin ETF. The proposal was filed by NYSE Arca for the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Trust. Meanwhile, the SEC is also evaluating a proposed rule change for a different type of bitcoin ETF.</div>

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SEC vs. Telegram: Will Gram Tokens Ever Be Distributed? - 0 views

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How did Telegram find itself in this position? What does the SEC's filing mean for the future of the TON project-and for the cryptocurrency industry as a whole?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">How did Telegram find itself in this position? What does the SEC's filing mean for the future of the TON project-and for the cryptocurrency industry as a whole?</div>

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FSB sets out work to consider regulatory issues of stablecoins - 0 views

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The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published an issues note on regulatory issues of stablecoins. The paper was delivered to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors for their meeting in Washington D.C this week.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Financial Stability Board (FSB) today published an issues note on regulatory issues of stablecoins. The paper was delivered to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors for their meeting in Washington D.C this week.</div>

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Libra Association Response to the G7 Global Stablecoin Report - 0 views

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The Libra Association is pleased that the G7 Working Group report, 'Investigating the Impact of Global Stablecoins (GSCs),' recognizes the potential to improve access to fast, secure and inexpensive payment technology.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Libra Association is pleased that the G7 Working Group report, 'Investigating the Impact of Global Stablecoins (GSCs),' recognizes the potential to improve access to fast, secure and inexpensive payment technology.</div>

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Stablecoin regulatory risks need addressing, says G7 report - 0 views

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A report published on Thursday by the G7 warned that stablecoins that reach a global scale could "undermine competition in financial markets", as well as threaten financial stability and monetary policy.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A report published on Thursday by the G7 warned that stablecoins that reach a global scale could "undermine competition in financial markets", as well as threaten financial stability and monetary policy. </div>

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Investigating the impact of global stablecoins - 0 views

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"This G7 report lays out initial recommendations for both private sector stablecoin developers and public sector authorities to address the challenges and risks. Finally, the report suggests that authorities could develop road maps for improving the efficiency and lowering the cost of payments and financial services."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"This G7 report lays out initial recommendations for both private sector stablecoin developers and public sector authorities to address the challenges and risks. Finally, the report suggests that authorities could develop road maps for improving the efficiency and lowering the cost of payments and financial services."</div>

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Central Bank Digital Currency: One, Two or None? - 0 views

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This Banque de France paper considers the motives, modalities, and possible consequences of retail and wholesale central bank digital currency issuance.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This Banque de France paper considers the motives, modalities, and possible consequences of retail and wholesale central bank digital currency issuance.</div>

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Telegram Responds to SEC: Gram Tokens Are Not Securities - 0 views

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Telegram filed a response to the SEC writing that the SEC's emergency injunction is unwarranted. Telegram is asking a federal court to deny the regulator's motion to enforce a subpoena. Further, Telegram argued its upcoming gram token is not a security, and the SEC should not be able to force the company to produce documents or witnesses about its blockchain project

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Telegram filed a response to the SEC writing that the SEC's emergency injunction is unwarranted. Telegram is asking a federal court to deny the regulator's motion to enforce a subpoena. Further, Telegram argued its upcoming gram token is not a security, and the SEC should not be able to force the company to produce documents or witnesses about its blockchain project</div>

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Facebook's Libra is a threat to national sovereignty | Bruno La Maire - 0 views

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With its Libra plan for a global digital currency, Facebook has shown both economic and political ambitions. The project would mean a private company controlling a common good and taking over tasks normally discharged by states. This is unacceptable for both economic and political reasons.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">With its Libra plan for a global digital currency, Facebook has shown both economic and political ambitions. The project would mean a private company controlling a common good and taking over tasks normally discharged by states. This is unacceptable for both economic and political reasons.</div>

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Fed Governor Brainard Identifies Libra Threat, Says Regulatory Hurdles Abound - 0 views

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Federal Reserve governor Lael Brainard delivered a sharp critique of Libra on Wednesday, stating the Facebook-led project would need to resolve a number of regulatory hurdles before going live.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Federal Reserve governor Lael Brainard delivered a sharp critique of Libra on Wednesday, stating the Facebook-led project would need to resolve a number of regulatory hurdles before going live.</div>

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Bermuda Starts Development of a Blockchain-Based National ID System - 0 views

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A digital ID solution for citizens, businesses and government bodies, the Perseid e-ID project is being carried out in partnership with identity program Perseid Network and decentralized credential verification protocol Shyft Network.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A digital ID solution for citizens, businesses and government bodies, the Perseid e-ID project is being carried out in partnership with identity program Perseid Network and decentralized credential verification protocol Shyft Network.</div>

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Machine learning in UK financial services - 0 views

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ML is increasingly being used in UK financial services. Two thirds of respondents report they already use it in some form. The median firm uses live ML applications in two business areas and this is expected to more than double within the next three years.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">ML is increasingly being used in UK financial services. Two thirds of respondents report they already use it in some form. The median firm uses live ML applications in two business areas and this is expected to more than double within the next three years. </div>

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Bank of Canada exploring digital currency that would replace cash, track how people spe... - 0 views

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An internal Bank of Canada presentation, prepared for Governor Stephen Poloz and the bank's board of directors, offers the most detailed public insight yet into the bank's thinking on a proprietary digital coin.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An internal Bank of Canada presentation, prepared for Governor Stephen Poloz and the bank's board of directors, offers the most detailed public insight yet into the bank's thinking on a proprietary digital coin. </div>

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Telegram Looks to Cut Deal With TON Blockchain Investors After SEC Order - 0 views

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Telegram has notified investors that the TON blockchain project will be launched later than planned, pushing the deadline from Oct. 30 to April 30, 2020.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Telegram has notified investors that the TON blockchain project will be launched later than planned, pushing the deadline from Oct. 30 to April 30, 2020.</div>

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Top Fed Official Says US Central Bank 'Actively' Debating Digital Dollar - 0 views

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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Rob Kaplan said: "We have not at the Fed decided to pursue or drive to develop a digital currency, but it's something we're actively looking at and debating."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Rob Kaplan said: "We have not at the Fed decided to pursue or drive to develop a digital currency, but it's something we're actively looking at and debating."</div>

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BOJ Kuroda: No talk at G20 of central banks issuing digital currencies - 0 views

Fidelity rolls out cryptocurrency custody business - 0 views

Virtual Currency Regulation in Canada in 2019 - 0 views

Cambodia's Central Bank Testing Digital Wallet to Ease Cross Border Payments - 0 views

Binance Hikes Leverage to 125x for Launch of Bitcoin-Tether Futures - 0 views

SEC Wants Second Look at Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Proposal - 0 views

SEC vs. Telegram: Will Gram Tokens Ever Be Distributed? - 0 views

FSB sets out work to consider regulatory issues of stablecoins - 0 views

Libra Association Response to the G7 Global Stablecoin Report - 0 views

Stablecoin regulatory risks need addressing, says G7 report - 0 views

Investigating the impact of global stablecoins - 0 views

Central Bank Digital Currency: One, Two or None? - 0 views

Telegram Responds to SEC: Gram Tokens Are Not Securities - 0 views

Facebook's Libra is a threat to national sovereignty | Bruno La Maire - 0 views

Fed Governor Brainard Identifies Libra Threat, Says Regulatory Hurdles Abound - 0 views

Bermuda Starts Development of a Blockchain-Based National ID System - 0 views

Machine learning in UK financial services - 0 views

Bank of Canada exploring digital currency that would replace cash, track how people spe... - 0 views

Telegram Looks to Cut Deal With TON Blockchain Investors After SEC Order - 0 views

Top Fed Official Says US Central Bank 'Actively' Debating Digital Dollar - 0 views

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