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Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), owner of arguably the most important stock exchange in the world, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), is introducing a new company, Bakkt. The idea is to weave bitcoin into 401(k)s, credit cards, and retail. The project is getting a lot of hype due in large measure to two very powerful backers: … Read more
The operator of NYSE has announced plans to create an “open and regulated, global ecosystem for digital assets” Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency is digging its heels into the ground and staying right where it is. In other words, the currency fell to $7,500 yesterday, and is remaining in this position. It’s not spiking any further, but it’s not dropping either, and we must take every bit of news as it … Read more
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is at least four years behind its peers on crypto regulation, its chairman admitted on July 25. Speaking to the House Committee on Agriculture, Christopher Giancarlo stated that the current regulatory framework restricts it from taking a proactive role in the crypto industry and instead relegates it to dealing … Read more
Republican U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga calls for more action in Congress on crypto regulation and empowering financial authorities Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Cryptos have been hit with major losses across the board in response to the SEC’s rejection of the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF application, and CME’s rejection of altcoin futures Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
In recent regulatory news, the CFTC chairman has warned that the regulator is falling behind its international counterparts with regards to virtual currency and blockchain regulations; a U.S. Congressional bill is advocating the incorporation of cryptocurrencies into the regulatory mandate of FinCEN; and a candidate of the Wisconsin Libertarian Party is accepting donations in the … Read more
Crypto markets are seeing a healthy flush of green, with Bitcoin above $8,200 and total market cap holding above $300 billion Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
During a July 25 Congressional hearing, the chairman of the CFTC outlined the need for a legal process for the agency to participate in blockchain project trials Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Various firms related to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have no honest intentions. This problem has plagued the industry for quite some time now. The CFTC recently scored a big victory in this regard, as The Entrepreneurs Headquarters Limited was forced to pay $1.9 million for its fraudulent Bitcoin and binary options offerings. CFTC Continues to … Read more
