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G7 Reports Stablecoins Like Libra Threaten Financial Security
According to the BBC, the G7 group of nations has drafted a report outlining nine major risks that digital currencies, such as Facebook’s proposed Libra, pose to the global financial system.
Sweden's Sveriges Riksbank Begins Testing Its Blockchain-Powered Central Bank Digital Currency
Sweden’s Riksbank announced that it had started testing an e-krona, taking one step closer to the release of a central bank digital currency.
Fed Chair Powell Says Central Bank Will Engage with US Lawmakers On Digital Dollar
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says it will be up to United States lawmakers whether or not to bring a digital dollar to the market.
Bank of Japan Wants to Hear From Public About Digital Yen Development
The head of Bank of Japan (BOJ)’s payments and settlement systems department, recently said that the Central Bank was seeking public opinion on the digital yen.
Ethereum and EOS Blockchain Used by Associated Press to Publish US Presidential Election Results
Associated Press (AP) has used Ethereum and EOS blockchains to publish voting results for the United States Presidential Election.
Kraken Donates $100K to Cryptocurrency Think Tank Coin Center, Following Grayscale’s Footsteps
Kraken crypto exchange has applauded Coin Center for the crypto research institute has played in furthering the cryptocurrency industry.
Spain To Draft New Bill That Will Enforce Full Crypto Holding Disclosure From Citizens
Spain is drafting a bill that will make it mandatory for crypto asset holders to disclose the value of their assets for tax purposes.
Law Enforcement Officials Divided on Ripple XRP Outcome as SEC Lawsuit Court Date Looms
As the pretrial date for the SEC lawsuit against Ripple is set for February 22, many lawmakers have speculated on the possible outcome for XRP.
“We Can’t Let China Beat Us,” Document shows US Regulators Want to Pass a National Blockchain Bill
Lawmakers in the US are coaxing the federal government to consider a national blockchain strategy for regulation and growth, citing China’s Blockchain Service Network as an example.
US House of Representatives Passes Blockchain Innovation Act On to the Senate
Two bills introduced by Rep Darren Soto—the Digital Taxonomy Act and the Blockchain Innovation Act—have passed the Lower House and are on their way to the Senate.
Trump’s Proposed Capital Gains Tax Cuts Could Benefit Ethereum 2.0 Stakers
President Donald Trump has proposed a capital gains tax cut which may greatly benefit United States cryptocurrency traders—particularly those planning to stake on Ethereum 2.0.
Elon Musk and Joe Rogan Slam US Stimulus Money Printing and Incoming Inflation
Elon Musk appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience for the second time and had a few choice words regarding the coming inflation and creative monetary issuance coming into play due to the COVID market meltdown.