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CFTC Seeks Industry Advice on Blockchain Applications
The commission’s technology advisory committee made several presentations on various blockchain applications including CBDCs and digital tokens during a four-hour-long remote meeting last Thursday.
ERX Gets License to Launch Exchange in Thailand
Thailand’s securities watchdog has granted a digital assets exchange license to Elevated Returns’ ERX trading platform.
Argentine Telecom Hackers Demanded $7.5M in Crypto as Ransom
Argentina’s leading telecommunications company fought off a cyberattack on Saturday where hackers demanded a hefty ransom in monero to release keys that would allow infected computers back into the system.
Swiss Crypto Bank SEBA to Offer Token Securitization on Corda Network
The bank has partnered with Corda-based DASL to build the new service available on Corda’s public network
NYDFS Chief Calls Industry Reaction to BitLicense Changes 'Beyond Positive
NYDFS Superintendent Linda Lacewell said she decided to review the regulator's landmark virtual currency license in light of its impending 5-year anniversary.
Hodlers Can Donate Crypto to Charity to Minimize Tax Payments
Donating crypto means it won’t be taxed, say The Giving Block and TAXbit, which published a guide to facilitate such donations.
Telegram's Defeat Isn't 'Binding' in Kik Case, Judge Tells SEC
Kik's proverbial day in court may take a lot longer than Telegram's, if the judge’s response to the SEC during a hearing this week is any indication.
Brave Browser Partners With bitFlyer to Expand BAT’s Reach in Japan
The crypto exchange will build a BAT wallet for Brave as it helps the cryptocurrency grow in Japan.
London Stock Exchange Parent Assigns Financial 'Bar Codes' to 169 Cryptos
The addition of bitcoin and its ilk to LSEG's database, in response to customer demand, is a sign that institutions are slowly embracing the asset class.
Former US Treasury Secretary Laurence Summers Expects 'a Ton of Innovation' Around Stablecoins
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers praised stablecoins last week, saying he sees use cases in cross-border transactions as one example of their usefulness.
