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US Blockchain Firm Ripple Considers Relocation to UK and Singapore for Better Crypto Regulatory Clarity
Finance

US Blockchain Firm Ripple Considers Relocation to UK and Singapore for Better Crypto Regulatory Clarity

Ripple CEO explains why he is considering UK and Singapore as potential countries to move blockchain firm Ripple's operations to.

Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Criticizes Current Financial Regulations
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Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Criticizes Current Financial Regulations

Alibaba founder Jack Ma highlights the importance of fintech innovations over regulations.

Do I need to Buy One Whole Bitcoin? 3 BTC Questions I’m Tired of Answering
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Do I need to Buy One Whole Bitcoin? 3 BTC Questions I’m Tired of Answering

Why is Bitcoin worth anything? Am I too late to buy Bitcoin? It’s too expensive, do I need to buy a whole Bitcoin? 3 questions that hound crypto journalists at parties.

China's Vice President Wang Qishan: World Economy In Deep Recession, Finance Is The Core of Modern Economy
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China's Vice President Wang Qishan: World Economy In Deep Recession, Finance Is The Core of Modern Economy

During Qishan Wang's speech, the Vice President of the People's Republic of China gave an overview of the world trend in economic development and finance.

The Bahamas Becomes First Country to Launch its CBDC, the ‘Sand Dollar’
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The Bahamas Becomes First Country to Launch its CBDC, the ‘Sand Dollar’

The Bahamas has launched the Sand Dollar, making it the first country in the world to officially release a central bank digital currency (CBDC) beyond the testing phase.

Is Bitcoin Finally Decoupling from S&P 500? BTC Soars While Stocks Plunge
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Is Bitcoin Finally Decoupling from S&P 500? BTC Soars While Stocks Plunge

Bitcoin has been displaying bullish behavior lately, gaining about 2% in the past week and bringing the crypto closer to a psychological threshold of $12,000.

French Finance Minister Praises Blockchain, but Condemns Cryptocurrency
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French Finance Minister Praises Blockchain, but Condemns Cryptocurrency

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has once again made his stance on crypto clear – he is critical of it and does not support it.

Will Bitcoin Skyrocket or Plunge? Young Traders Have Wrecked US Stock Market, Says Fund Manager
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Will Bitcoin Skyrocket or Plunge? Young Traders Have Wrecked US Stock Market, Says Fund Manager

The president of Smead Capital Management addressed the topic of current trends of the US stock market in an interview with CNBC.

Ripple Donates $10M to Humanitarian Organization to Accelerate Financial Inclusion
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Ripple Donates $10M to Humanitarian Organization to Accelerate Financial Inclusion

Ripple has continued to be innovative in finding ways to deliver global financial inclusion amid a struggling COVID-19 economy.

Is Bitcoin Currently Overvalued? JPMorgan Foresees Selling Pressure Ahead
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Is Bitcoin Currently Overvalued? JPMorgan Foresees Selling Pressure Ahead

JPMorgan strategists acknowledged Bitcoin's latest bullish momentum on the market but said that the asset may face "modest headwind" in the near future.

Why Bitcoin Should Make Up 5% of Your Investment Portfolio, According to Fidelity
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Why Bitcoin Should Make Up 5% of Your Investment Portfolio, According to Fidelity

Fidelity Digital Assets makes the case for why Bitcoin should make up 5% of a given multi-asset investment portfolio.

John McAfee Indicted for Tax Evasion and for Fraudulently Promoting ICOs Through Twitter
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John McAfee Indicted for Tax Evasion and for Fraudulently Promoting ICOs Through Twitter

The DOJ is charging John McAfee with tax evasion and failure to file tax returns, according to an unsealed indictment that was revealed yesterday.

Finality: A Necessary Condition for Blockchain Applications in Finance
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Finality: A Necessary Condition for Blockchain Applications in Finance

Settlement finality is critical in the world of traditional finance. The same applies to decentralized finance built on distributed ledger technologies (DLT).

Different Stances on Cryptocurrency Risk Revealed, Many Still Link Crypto to Cyber Fraud
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Different Stances on Cryptocurrency Risk Revealed, Many Still Link Crypto to Cyber Fraud

Findings revealed that banks, governments, and cryptocurrency professionals were divided in their stance on digital currencies.

FinCEN Director Kenneth Blanco Warns Banks to Take Crypto AML Seriously
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FinCEN Director Kenneth Blanco Warns Banks to Take Crypto AML Seriously

Kenneth Blanco, the Director of the FinCEN warned banks to seriously consider how virtual currencies should fit into their anti-money laundering (AML) policies.