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Opinion

Why Congress Will Be the Dollar’s Downfall

Congressional inaction is likely to cause de-dollarization as the country’s foes — and friends — move even faster to get off the U.S. dollar. Americans deserve to know what’s at risk so we can vote accordingly, and get the economy we deserve.

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Opinion

Por qué el Congreso será la ruina del dólar

Es probable que la inacción del Congreso provoque una desdolarización a medida que los enemigos (y amigos) del país actúen aún más rápido para abandonar el dólar estadounidense. Los estadounidenses merecen saber qué está en riesgo para poder votar en consecuencia y obtener la economía que merecemos.

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Opinion

What’s Holding Crypto Back? It’s the Founders, Not Just Regulators

Crypto companies and projects need to rethink how users interact with digital assets to build a safer, more decentralized economy, Margaret Rosenfeld, chief legal officer at Cube Group, writes.

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Opinion

¿Qué está frenando a las Cripto ? Son los fundadores, no sólo los reguladores

Las empresas y proyectos de Cripto deben repensar cómo los usuarios interactúan con los activos digitales para construir una economía más segura y descentralizada, escribe Margaret Rosenfeld, directora jurídica de Cube Group.

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Policy

Ben Armstrong, Founder of Bitboy Crypto Channel, Released on Bail After Arrest

Armstrong has had an apparent fallout with his former business partners, several tweets suggest.

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Policy

Hong Kong's New Crypto License Could Cost Exchanges a Pretty Penny

The city’s new licensing regime paves the way for exchanges to operate legally and serve retail clients but tough compliance requirements could cost firms as much as $20 million, industry insiders say.

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Policy

Hong Kong Lawmaker to Explore Digital Asset Link With Mainland China

Johnny Ng floated the possibility of licensed Hong Kong exchanges being connected with Shanghai's exchanges.

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Policy

Worldcoin Suspended by Kenya on Financial Security and Privacy Concerns

Kenya is the first country to fully suspend Worldcoin operations. Data protection offices in Europe have started investigations.

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Policy

Binance Japan Starts Onboarding Users

Two years earlier, the exchange was warned by Japanese regulators that it was operating in the country without permission.

CEO of Binance Changpeng Zhao at Consensus Singapore 2018 (CoinDesk)

Policy

U.S.-Listed Crypto Firms Will Need to Report Cybersecurity Breaches

Companies are poised to begin reporting cybersecurity incidents and strategies to the SEC later this year.

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