Bitcoin News Roundup for March 30, 2020

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler argued Thursday there’s nothing special about the assets or exchanges in the crypto sector, and their backers can’t hide behind claims that their tokens provide utility.“Some promoters of crypto asset securities contend that their token has a function beyondsimply being an investment vehicle,” Gensler said in…

Good morning. Here’s what’s happening:Prices: Bitcoin continues to show upside potential as issuers work to refile their bitcoin ETF applications.Insights: Is Japan racing toward the future of crypto? Or stuck a few years in the past?SEC Says ETF Applications Aren't Good Enough, But Bitcoin Hasn't Given up HopeAs North America celebrates a long weekend, markets…

Feb 27, 2020 at 04:28 UTCUpdated Feb 27, 2020 at 04:29 UTCHong Kong. Credit: ShutterstockHong Kong may soon bolster its policing of the cryptocurrency sector to better conform with international anti-money-laundering norms, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in his annual budget speech Wednesday.Promising that “detailed proposals” will come later this year, Chan said new regulations…

CoinDesk Indices (CDI) presents its bi-weekly market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the benchmark CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20) and the broad CoinDesk Market Index (CMI).The CoinDesk 20 gained 2.7% over the past week, with 16 of the 20 cryptos in the gauge closing higher. This recovery comes after a tumultuous month

Jan 26, 2020 at 15:22 UTCUpdated Jan 26, 2020 at 15:23 UTCDavos 2020 image by Aaron Stanley for CoinDeskThe World Economic Forum has created an international consortium to design a governance framework for cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins.Announced Friday, the consortium seeks to bring together financial institutions, government representatives, developers and other members of the global community…

news Cryptocurrency exchange startup ShapeShift is planning a major rebrand this year. Announced at ETHDenver, an ethereum developer conference being held in Colorado this weekend, ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees said that starting Monday the company will be opening up a closed beta period for selected users so they can try a new version of the cryptocurrency…

“What we're seeing is a growing realization that the most successful regulatory regimes are ones that have created a framework for crypto on a bespoke basis,” Linch said. “Now, that's why we're regulated in Liechtenstein in Bermuda, because what those jurisdictions did really early on is really get to grips with crypto, what the product…

Indodax was hacked with over $22 million worth of various tokens stolen. The exchange confirmed the security breach by pausing platform operations for "maintenance." However, there were indications of compromised social media activities, such as a suspicious giveaway announced on Instagram, suggesting further security issues. Indonesia-based crypto exchange Indodax was hacked for over $22 million

May 18, 2020 at 19:00 UTCCredit: AboutLife/Shutterstock.comUSV’s Albert Wenger on the World After CapitalA blueprint for redesigning society as the world shifts from the Industrial Age to the Knowledge Age.For more episodes and free early access before our regular 3 p.m. Eastern time releases, subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher, RadioPublica, IHeartRadio or RSS.Albert Wenger is a partner at Union Square Ventures as…