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IMF now the latest to warn against cryptos opening ‘unwanted doors’

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Time Stamp: October 2, 2021 7:30 AM - Modified On: October 2, 2021 - Published By:
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A handful of cryptocurrency exchanges have suddenly become billion-dollar companies. An explosion in Bitcoin’s popularity has supercharged previously small-time platforms into powerhouses generating millions of dollars in revenues. And, it’s not just Bitcoin either, with other altcoins recording immense surges as well. Source: IMF Crypto is “risky” and opens “unwanted doors” The same was the subject of a blog recently published by the IMF (International Monetary Fund). The report observed, “The total market value of all the crypto-assets surpassed $2 trillion as of September 2021—a 10-fold increase since early 2020.

Powers On… Don’t worry, Bitcoin’s adoption will not be stopped

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Time Stamp: September 30, 2021 9:08 AM - Modified On: September 30, 2021 - Published By:
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In a series of  recent interviews and speeches, United States Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler has called the cryptocurrencies market the “Wild West” due to its unregulated and allegedly fraud-filled atmosphere, predicting that the coins were doomed to fail. Powers On… is a monthly opinion column from Marc Powers, who spent much of his 40-year legal career working with complex securities-related cases in the United States after a stint with the SEC. He is now an adjunct professor at Florida International University College of Law, where he teaches

Yeahka Ranks First among Non-bank Independent Institutions in QR Code Payment Acquiring Services

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Time Stamp: September 30, 2021 12:53 AM - Modified On: September 30, 2021 - Published By:
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HONG KONG, Sept 30, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Yeahka Limited ("Yeahka" or the "Company") (Stock Code: 9923), a leading payment-based technology platform in China, has surpassed others to become one of the most-used aggregate payment service providers by merchants in China.Yeahka's interim results show, as of the first half of this year, the total number of active merchants using the Company's payment services has reached 6.13 million, up 30.8% year-on-year ("YoY"). Its daily peak count of QR code payment transactions has reached 42 million, compared to 30 million at the end of last

Former U.S. official says cryptocurrency not some ‘libertarian paradise’

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Time Stamp: September 27, 2021 7:00 AM - Modified On: September 27, 2021 - Published By:
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Cryptocurrency has been around for a long time now. However, its mainstream adoption gained a boost lately with 2020 being a remarkable year. But 2021 saw a major push as countries and/or organizations across the globe have been accepting cryptocurrencies in some form or the other. That said, countries have also been working on cryptocurrency regulations to govern the process of exchanging through crypto. Something that can actually benefit these tokens. Former US Treasury secretary Lawrence Summers, while speaking to Bloomberg expressed his opinions concerning the cryptocurrency regulations. During this

Bitget KCGI Trading Competition Opens for Registration on 20, October with a Prize Pool of 100 BTC

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Time Stamp: September 24, 2021 5:56 AM - Modified On: September 24, 2021 - Published By:
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Derivatives exchange Bitget announced the launch of King’s Cup Global Invitational (KCGI). According to the announcement, the contest has set up a prize pool of 100 BTC and 500 million BGB as well as other custom-made prizes. The registration will open from 20 October to 4 November (UTC+8), and the competition will start from 10:00 am on 30 October to 10:00 am on 20 November (UTC+8). It is reported to be an annual event for global elite traders held under the principle of unity, fairness and competitive spirit. “This contest

Fake News Moves Market | This Week in Crypto – Sep 20, 2021

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Time Stamp: September 20, 2021 1:00 AM - Modified On: September 20, 2021 - Published By:
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 Fake Walmart news crashes the crypto market, Revolut pays for office space in Bitcoin and a statue for Satoshi. These stories and more this week in crypto. A press release claimed early this week that Walmart had partnered with popular altcoin Litecoin. The news was widely celebrated by crypto fans, and the price of Litecoin along with the rest of the crypto market surged heavily in minutes. However, within an hour, both Walmart and the Litecoin Foundation denied any relationship, that news quickly crashing the market. The cryptocurrency-infused financial

Head of Australian Crypto Exchange Says Regulations Are Beneficial

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Time Stamp: September 15, 2021 6:45 PM - Modified On: September 15, 2021 - Published By:
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The head of the popular Australian cryptocurrency exchange BTC Markets says crypto regulations provide benefits to the industry. Sponsored Sponsored In the global race for cryptocurrency adoption, regulations, and innovation Australia seeks its own piece of the action. According to the CEO of the country’s largest crypto exchange the country could get left behind without proper action.  Caroline Bowler is CEO of the exchange BTC Market. In an interview with Bloomberg she said it would be a “real shame for Australia if we don’t take this bull by the horns.”Sponsored Sponsored

Cuba Recognizes Cryptocurrencies | This Week in Crypto – Aug 30, 2021

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 MicroStrategy buys more bitcoin, Cuba recognizes cryptocurrencies and free BTC for everybody in town…but which town? These stories and more this week in crypto. NASDAQ-listed business intelligence company MicroStrategy announced yet another substantial purchase of Bitcoin, this time worth nearly $200 million. The firm added 3,907 bitcoin to its stash, at an average price of just over $45000 per coin bringing its total holdings to nearly 109,000 bitcoins. Cuba will recognize and regulate cryptocurrencies citing “reasons of socio-economic interest.” The central bank will set new rules for how to

Cuba agrees to regulate, recognize cryptos citing ‘socio-economic interest’

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Time Stamp: August 27, 2021 7:30 PM - Modified On: August 27, 2021 - Published By:
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Two weeks ahead of El Salvador’s official adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender, another Latin American nation has decided to officiate the use of cryptocurrencies. According to recent reports, the Cuban government has said that it wants to “recognize and regulate” the use of digital assets in the nation. A resolution was published in the nation’s Official Gazette today, one which revealed that the Cuban Central Bank will soon be implementing rules for the use of cryptocurrencies. Additionally, it will also be determining the licensing requirements for crypto-service providers within

Cuban government says it plans to regulate cryptocurrencies

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Time Stamp: August 27, 2021 3:47 PM - Modified On: August 27, 2021 - Published By:
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advertisement Cuba is planning to regulate cryptocurrencies, according to a resolution published in its official national gazette on August 26th that was covered by the Associated Press and several other outlets.According to the text, the resolution aims to establish rules for regulating the use of virtual assets, as well as granting licenses to service providers dealing with said assets. It would allow the Bank of Cuba to authorize virtual assets and service providers “for reasons of socioeconomic interests.” In this case, virtual assets refer to the “digital representation of value”

Former SEC Chairman Says Crypto Fits Existing Legal Framework

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Time Stamp: August 20, 2021 7:34 AM - Modified On: August 20, 2021 - Published By:
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According to a recent email exchange, ex-SEC Chairman Jay Clayton sees the existing U.S. regulations as a good model for crypto rules. Sponsored Sponsored Jay Clayton spent a few years as the chairman for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which Gary Gensler now heads. In light of the recent bipartisan bill passed by the Senate, crypto regulations are the industry’s hot topic.  If the wording in the bill is left as-is after its hearing in the House, this could mean a major disruption to the crypto space. When asked about