Court prolongs Tornado Cash developer Pertsev’s pre-trial detention
The court decision raises alarming legal concerns for the developers of privacy-preserving blockchain protocols.
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OCC Comptroller calls for federal collaboration with crypto intermediaries
Michael J. Hsu said that the mainstreaming of crypto has occurred despite regulatory and legal uncertainty, and a series of scams, hacks, and other disruptive events. 653 Total views 58 Total shares The Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Michael J. Hsu, highlighted the need for collaboration and coordination with large crypto intermediaries to better understand…

Bitcoin lurks by $22K as US dollar falls from peak, Ethereum gains 20%
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Crypto needs regulation to mitigate risks, says Bank of England exec
Traditional markets have regulations to protect investors from unrecoverable losses, a Bank of England executive recently noted. 270 Total views 5 Total shares Bank of England (BoE) deputy governor for financial stability, Jon Cunliffe, recommended forming a set of regulations — similar to conventional financial systems — to tackle risks within the crypto ecosystem while…

Cosmoverse Conference 2021 kicks off in Lisbon
The event connects ATOM stakeholders, developers and enthusiasts from all over the world with the latest developments on the Cosmos blockchain. 291 Total views 3 Total shares The team behind interoperable blockchain network Cosmos (ATOM) recently hosted the Cosmoverse Conference live from Lisbon, Portugal.— Cosmos - Internet of Blockchains ⚛️ (@cosmos) November 5, 2021 Kicking…

Argentine President Javier Milei denies promoting failed LIBRA memecoin
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Eric Weinstein calls Bitcoin potential hedge against fiat catastrophe
“Don’t let short term losses in Bitcoin sour you on Bitcoin, crypto or distributed computing,” Weinstein said. “Don’t let Bitcoin zealots chase you away either.” 1733 Total views 11 Total shares Eric Weinstein, managing director of Thiel Capital and host of the popular podcast The Portal, urged his followers over the weekend not to get caught…