Cryptocurrency (361)
President’s Working Group Targets Risks of Unregulated Adoption of Stablecoins
- Monday, 08 November 2021
- Cryptocurrency
- Written by FinTech News Brief Staff
Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen warned stablecoins—digital currencies pegged to the value of fiat currency like the U.S. dollar—could introduce a number of challenges into the financial system if they are not properly regulated.
Read more...NY Lawmakers Looking At Impact of Crypto Mining On Climate Goals
- Friday, 29 October 2021
- Cryptocurrency
- Written by FinTech News Brief
Lawmakers in New York are considering the potential environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining, and as such have convened policy experts, labor officials and local officials to discuss the matter. So reports a WSKG.
Read more...Bitcoin Strategy ETF a 'Blockbuster, Smash, Home Run Debut': Analyst
- Monday, 25 October 2021
- Cryptocurrency
- Written by FinTech News Brief
ProShares new cryptocurrency-based ETF debut was a resounding success as the new product soared to more than $1 billion in volume traded on its first day. So reports Vox.
Read more...Putin: Cryptocurrency 'Has the Right to Exist'
- Friday, 15 October 2021
- Cryptocurrency
- Written by FinTech News Brief
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he believes cryptocurrency has a role in the payments space, but was cooler on the idea of it being used to trade commodities like oil. So reports Bloomberg.
Read more...Bank of England Bigwig Warns of Crypto Crash That Could Cause 2008-Style Meltdown
- Friday, 15 October 2021
- Cryptocurrency
- Written by FinTech News Brief
Sir Jon Cunliffe, deputy governor of the Bank of England, said absent strong regulation, the digital currency space could trigger a financial meltdown on par with the mortgage crisis of 2008. So reports The Guardian.
Read more...Interview Reveals Soros Fund Management Owns 'Some' BTC
- Thursday, 07 October 2021
- Cryptocurrency
- Written by FinTech News Brief
Billionaire investor George Soros’ asset management company, Soros Fund Management, owns Bitcoin. So reports CNBC.
Read more...Crypto Fraud Highlights Key Topics Addressed During 2021 Investor Week
- Thursday, 07 October 2021
- Cryptocurrency
- Written by FinTech News Brief Staff
Cryptocurrency abuse and fraud were among some of the most salient topics covered during World Investor Week (WIW) as regulators, investors and governments around the world came together to raise awareness about important areas like financial inclusion and money management.
Read more...Institutional Investments, DeFi Make CNWE the Hub of the Cryptocurrency Universe
- Saturday, 02 October 2021
- Cryptocurrency
- Written by FinTech News Brief
The Central, Northern, & Western Europe (CNWE) region of the world supports a cryptocurrency economy that has topped $1 trillion in yearly activity, according to a newly minted report from Chainalysis.
Read more...$HOOD Plans Crypto Wallet to Capitalize on Burgeoning Market
- Thursday, 23 September 2021
- Cryptocurrency
- Written by FinTech News Brief
Robinhood Markets will allow its users to open a cryptocurrency wallet and make transfers via its app. So reports MarketWatch.
Read more...Oregon Ducks Superstar Launches Crypto in Support of Jream Foundation
- Thursday, 23 September 2021
- Cryptocurrency
- Written by FinTech News Brief
Oregon Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux has launched a new cryptocurrency called $JREAM, and it will be traded on the Rally platform. So reports the ESPN.
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