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Nov 30, 2019 at 09:10 UTCUpdated Nov 30, 2019 at 09:10 UTCMarionette makers in the Federal Theatre Project's workshop in Washington, D.C., 1930s. Image via Library of Congress/Wikimedia Commons Galen Moore is Senior Research Analyst at CoinDesk. The following article originally appeared in Institutional Crypto by CoinDesk, a weekly newsletter focused on institutional investment in crypto…

The Law Commission, which reviews and recommends changes to laws in England and Wales, published a consultation on draft legislation to label crypto as property.The independent statutory body's report on digital assets last year showed that crypto tokens and non-fungible tokens were able to attract property rights. Responses are required by March 22."Personal property rights

news The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, a group of international banking authorities, has warned that the growth of cryptocurrencies poses a number of risks to banks and global financial stability. The committee – part of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), widely considered the central bank of central banks – published a statement on Wednesday,…

Feb 21, 2020 at 20:00 UTCWhy Today’s Crypto Exchange Leaders Are Powerful, but Not InevitableAs crypto traders ask why bitcoin prices shot downward, the power and influence of exchanges are at the center of the conversation. For more episodes and free early access before our regular 3 p.m. Eastern time releases, subscribe with Apple Podcasts,…

Binance and nine other exchanges were sent show cause notice by the Indian government some months ago.Earlier this year, the exchange was removed from the Apple Store in India.07:47How Upcoming Elections Around the World Could Impact the Crypto Industry07:47How Upcoming Elections Around the World Could Impact the Crypto Industry00:51What India's Controversial Crypto Tax Means for

feature It’s not a bear market for everyone. “A crypto winter for the price is a crypto summer for attorneys,” said Jason Civalleri, adjunct professor at the University of New Hampshire Law School. “As the price sinks, you have a lot of demand for legal services.” That’s why UNH Law is rushing to offer a…

Fireblocks is extending its MPC protection to customers of Coinbase International Exchange.The partnership protects the exchange’s operations, such as withdrawals and deposits, using Fireblocks’ governance and policy rules.10:10Napster CEO on Decentralization in the Music Industry01:40U.S. Added 272K Jobs in May; Semler Scientific Buys $17M More Bitcoin00:49How Iggy Azalea's MOTHER Meme Coin Produces Millionaires10:49Citi's Exploration Into

Feb 19, 2020 at 21:26 UTCUpdated Feb 19, 2020 at 21:27 UTCSteve Chen faces 10 years' minimum in federal prison for defrauding investors around the world. Image via ShutterstockSteve Chen, the ringleader behind the $100 million-plus Gemcoin fraud of 2013-2015, agreed to plead guilty Wednesday to tax evasion and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.The 62-year-old…

opinion Michael J. Casey is the chairman of CoinDesk’s advisory board and a senior advisor for blockchain research at MIT’s Digital Currency Initiative. The following article originally appeared in CoinDesk Weekly, a custom-curated newsletter delivered every Sunday exclusively to our subscribers. ——- You may not have heard of Vertcoin, a crypto project designed to curtail concentration…