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Google Privacy Lawsuit: Google Chrome Incognito Records and Shares Private User Data
Google is being sued in a class-action lawsuit, filed on June 2, for the invasion of privacy and sharing users' data, even when they are browsing in private mode.
Over 30 Japanese Firms to Conduct Digital Yen Pilot Test
Major Japanese companies from various sectors will collaborate to engage in a pilot test to issue a private digital currency or Digital Yen.
Singapore State Investor Temasek Joins Libra Association, Facebook’s Global Digital Currency Project
Singapore’s state investor, Temasek Holdings has officially been named a member of the Facebook-backed digital currency project Libra. Temasek as a portfolio value of 313 billion Singapore dollars (roughly $219 billion), making it one of the more prominent backers of Libra. The Libra Association, an independent group based in Switzerland has also welcomed crypto investor Paradigm and Slow Ventures, a private equity firm.
Ledger and Tezor Dismiss Rumor That Hackers Have Stolen Data from Popular Crypto Wallet Providers
Cybersecurity company “Under The Breach” has reported that a hacker is allegedly attempting to sell customer data that stems from firms like Ledger, Trezor, Keepkey, and even Bnktothefuture.
China's Blockchain Initiative Hits Roadblock as Stakeholders Refuse to Share Private Data for Free
China’s blockchain initiative is going ahead full steam, but local and provincial officials are facing some resistance from stakeholders who are not enthusiastic about sharing their data.
Blockchain Firms To Benefit From SEC's Upward Review of Fundraising Limits For SMEs
The Securities and Exchange Commission has amended its maximum fundraising limit for Small and Medium Enterprises a move that will benefit smaller blockchain firms.
Swiss Regulator Issues Banking Licenses to Two Blockchain Firms
The Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) in Switzerland has issued banking and securities dealers’ licenses to two new blockchain companies.
Microsoft President Says Fintech Firms Should Leave the Role of Issuing Digital Currencies to Governments
Microsoft President Brad Smith has criticized financial technology firms attempting to issue currencies, stating that governments are still best suited to play this role.
MicroStrategy CEO Says the Software Firm Is Considering Equity or Debt Financing to Purchase More Bitcoins
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor has said that he is considering issuing more debt to enable the company to buy more Bitcoins. He stated that it makes sense to purchase as much of the asset class as they can.
Singapore Payment Services Act Now in Effect For Crypto Firms
The Monetary Authority of Singapore now requires cryptocurrency providers and exchanges to be licensed under some of the same regulatory elements as traditional financial service providers.
Bitcoin Could Rally Towards $75,000 “Very Quickly,” says Equity Strategist
Matt Maley, the equity strategist at leading institutional trading firm Miller Tabak + Co, believes Bitcoin could rally towards $75,000 “very quickly” based on some chart patterns.
US Supreme Court Rules Against SEC’s Ability to Fine Crypto and Blockchain Firms
The US Supreme court has limited the amount in punitive fines that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) can impose on cryptocurrency and blockchain firms, in a historic ruling yesterday.