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Central Banks to Question Facebook-Led Libra Over Financial Risks

The Libra Association is to be grilled by 26 central banks over the perceived risks to financial stability posed by the crypto project.

Benoit Coeure ECB

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US Sanctions Three Alleged Crypto Hacking Groups From North Korea

The U.S. Treasury mentioned cryptocurrency thefts as one of the reasons for the action against the Lazarus Group, Bluenoroff and Andariel.

North Korea military parade

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Facebook's Libra Pushes Back at Claims Project Is Threat to Financial Stability

The head of the Facebook-led Libra Association has responded to claims that the cryptocurrency project threatens financial stability.

Facebok libra coins

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CME's Bitcoin Index Provider Wins First EU Crypto Benchmark License

The U.K FCA has authorized CF Benchmarks as a Benchmark Administrator under EU regulation coming into effect in January.

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France Says It Will Block Facebook Libra in Europe

The French finance minister has said the nation plans to block Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency in the EU over its threat to national currencies.

Bruno Le Maire French Finance Minister

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Facebook Libra Brings 'Risks and Opportunities': Swiss Watchdog Chief

FINMA's director has spoken out about the risks of working with a major project like Facebook's Libra, and said there are also potential benefits.

Mark Branson via FINMA

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Facebook Libra Is Seeking to Register as a Payment System in Switzerland

The non-profit set up to run Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project is seeking to apply for licensing as a payment system in Switzerland.

Facebook Libra

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Netherlands May Block Foreign Crypto Firms Under Anti-Money Laundering Laws

The current crypto legislation before the Dutch Parliament not only mandates domestic companies register with the central bank but that foreign entities will not be allowed to conduct services within the country.

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Blockstack's Regulated Token Offerings Raise $23 Million

Blockstack has raised a total of $23 million through two SEC-regulated token offerings, the company announced Tuesday.

William Mougayar and Blockstack's Muneeb Ali, at Token Summit NYC 2019. Photo by Brady Dale.

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Facebook Libra, Other Cryptos Must Comply With US Rules: Treasury Official

Facebook's Libra and other cryptocurrencies operating in the U.S. must meet regulatory requirements to tackle financial crimes, the official said.

Sigal Mandelkar, US Treasury