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US regulator charges Latvian man involved in $7M ICO scams
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4 December, 2021

US regulator charges Latvian man involved in $7M ICO scams

Ivar Auzins allegedly defrauded hundreds of investors and took off with at least $7 million through two unregistered digital asset...
Jeffrey Baek on CoinGeek Backstage: How to send BSV on the Internet and social media
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3 December, 2021

Jeffrey Baek on CoinGeek Backstage: How to send BSV on the Internet and social media

Jeffrey joined CoinGeek’s Patrick Thompson on the sidelines of the CoinGeek Conference in New York, where they talked about the...
The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 68: Kleiman v Wright verdict, Block head Jack Dorsey quits Twitter, global regulatory updates
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3 December, 2021

The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 68: Kleiman v Wright verdict, Block head Jack Dorsey quits Twitter, global regulatory updates

The Bitcoin trial of the century—Kleiman v Wright—continues with no verdict in sight. Judge Beth Bloom issued an Allen charge...
Treasury’s Janet Yellen clarifies FATF digital currency guidance
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3 December, 2021

Treasury’s Janet Yellen clarifies FATF digital currency guidance

Sec. Yellen agrees with the FinCEN statement that entities providing ancillary services like manufacturers, developers, and miners shouldn't be subjected...
Consortium of private firms in Japan to launch yen-based digital currency
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3 December, 2021

Consortium of private firms in Japan to launch yen-based digital currency

The consortium has brought together some of Japan’s largest firms, from banks to tech firms, and plans to launch the...
Bank of France: Digital currency regulations more urgent than CBDC
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3 December, 2021

Bank of France: Digital currency regulations more urgent than CBDC

The deputy governor of the Bank of France addressed the need for DeFi and digital assets regulations and expressed his...