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BIS Chief: Central Banks May Issue Digital Currencies 'Sooner Than We Think'

The chief of the Bank for International Settlements has acknowledged that central banks will likely soon need to issue their own digital currencies.

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Bridging the Gap Between Bitcoin and Global Regulators

We need to solve the communication problem between crypto projects and regulators to build a healthy ecosystem, writes Shin’ichiro Matsuo.

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Blockchain Association Takes Over Kik's 'Defend Crypto' Crowdfunding Effort

The Blockchain Association will now oversee Kik's "Defend Crypto" campaign, with the added goal of helping other startups fight legal cases.

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US Lawmakers Question Terrorist Use of Facebook Cryptocurrency

U.S. lawmakers questioned FinCEN director Kenneth Blanco about potential terrorist use of Facebook's libra cryptocurrency.

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Trump Administration in Talks With Crypto Startup on Israeli–Palestinian Peace Plans

Crypto startup Orbs has been working with the Trump administration to explore blockchain solutions related to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.

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Singapore's Central Bank Wants More Information on Facebook's Libra Crypto

The Monetary Authority of Singapore reportedly has concerns over Facebook's recently unveiled cryptocurrency project, Libra.

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Another Indian Crypto Exchange Shuts Down Blaming Banking Ban

Regulatory uncertainty ushered in by India's central bank appears to have brought about the demise of the cryptocurrency exchange Koinex.

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Chainalysis Hires FinCEN Vet to Tackle Crypto's New 'Travel Rule' Challenge

Chainalysis has hired a FinCEN official to help crypto firms comply with tough new FATF data-sharing requirements.

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Swiss Central Banker 'Relaxed' About Facebook's Libra Crypto

A Swiss central banker has suggested that Facebook's cryptocurrency project, Libra, is not ruffling any feathers with the regulator, Reuters reports. 

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Second US Congressional Hearing Is Scheduled on Facebook's Libra Crypto

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has scheduled a hearing on Facebook's libra cryptocurrency for July 17, one day after the Senate holds its hearing.

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