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JP Morgan launches new blockchain unit
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27 October, 2020

JP Morgan launches new blockchain unit

JP Morgan has just announced the launch of their new blockchain unit–Onyx–and says their JPM Coin is currently being used

China cracks down on extensive Tether-linked money laundering
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27 October, 2020

China cracks down on extensive Tether-linked money laundering

The central bank detailed a recent case in which its Huizhou City branch uncovered a cross-border online gambling operation that...
US feds propose changes to recognize digital currencies as money
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27 October, 2020

US feds propose changes to recognize digital currencies as money

The proposed rules include redefining ‘money’ to include digital currencies and lowering the transaction data-gathering threshold for cross-border financial transactions.
South Korea telecoms giant approved for digital certificate blockchain wallet
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27 October, 2020

South Korea telecoms giant approved for digital certificate blockchain wallet

The wallet is compatible with the Government24 digital certificate program, which facilitates the issuance of electronic certificates in South Korea...
CFTC tightens digital currency rules for futures commission merchants
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27 October, 2020

CFTC tightens digital currency rules for futures commission merchants

The regulator addressed how customer protection provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act apply to digital currencies deposited by futures customers.
2 new investors back digital currency startup Curv
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27 October, 2020

2 new investors back digital currency startup Curv

Franklin Templeton is leading the Curv funding round that saw also participation from fintech VC firm Illuminate Financial Management.