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Over 60% of all scams are related to digital currencies: Austrian regulator
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24 February, 2021

Over 60% of all scams are related to digital currencies: Austrian regulator

The Financial Markets Authority stated that it saw a record in whistle-blower reports of potential fraud in 2020, with digital...
Tether, Bitfinex prohibited from operating in New York, pays $18.5M settlement in NYAG case
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23 February, 2021

Tether, Bitfinex prohibited from operating in New York, pays $18.5M settlement in NYAG case

The NYAG statement is highly critical of Bitfinex and Tether, accusing them of “recklessly and unlawfully [covering up] massive financial...
Twetch’s Josh Petty joins Bitcoin’s Got Talent judge panel for episode 2
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23 February, 2021

Twetch’s Josh Petty joins Bitcoin’s Got Talent judge panel for episode 2

In episode 2 of Bitcoin’s Got Talent, Marcus McMahon, Melissa Richelle, and Aaron (@BSVguru) pitch and present their business plans—and...
Digital currency ATMs facilitating crime, need regulation: New Jersey watchdog
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23 February, 2021

Digital currency ATMs facilitating crime, need regulation: New Jersey watchdog

A New Jersey watchdog has recommended the quick implementation of regulation to govern digital currency ATMs in the state.
BitPay to pay $500K in settlement with US Treasury over sanctions violations
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23 February, 2021

BitPay to pay $500K in settlement with US Treasury over sanctions violations

BitPay is accused of allowing users in North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Cuba and Iran to transact on its platform...
Theory of Bitcoin talks contracts: Bitcoin offers nothing new—at least in the legal sense
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22 February, 2021

Theory of Bitcoin talks contracts: Bitcoin offers nothing new—at least in the legal sense

Fabriik's Ryan X. Charles and Bitcoin creator Dr. Craig S. Wright look at how long-standing laws concerning formal deals are...
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