Notes From the WEF: Oil-Producing Nations Want Dollar Alternatives, Just Not Bitcoin

Middle Eastern elites at the World Economic Forum are highly skeptical of bitcoin, but there are whispers about its potential for cross-border settlements in the energy sector.

Crypto Exec’s $1.8M SIM-Swap Lawsuit Has ‘Critical Holes,’ Says AT&T

AT&T has again argued against allegations it was in part responsible for a SIM-swap hack that cost crypto exec Seth Shapiro $1.8 million.

10% of Central Banks Surveyed Close to Issuing Digital Currencies: BIS

A fifth of the world's population may well have access to a central bank digital currency in as little as three years, according to a BIS survey.

Notes From the WEF: Cash Is Dead, Long Live Digital Cash

Consensus is building on one issue at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland: Cash is dead.

Japanese Lawmakers Will Propose Digital Yen to Counter Libra, China: Report

Around 70 politicians from Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party plan to propose the nation issue its own digital currency.

Ex-CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo on Why He Launched Digital Dollar Project

In this video from WEF 2020, former Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, also known as “Crypto Dad,” discusses his push to digitize the U.S. dollar and the future of global currencies.

Campaign Privacy Statements Open Voters to Data Sharing

By signing up for one election campaign, you're often consenting to work with others.

This Virginia Lawmaker Argues Blockchain Can Boost Local Elections, Economy

House of Delegate member Hala Ayala wants Virginia to seriously consider blockchain for the future of elections and the economy.

Liechtenstein Regulators Approve Ethereum-Based Real Estate Fund

The fund enables investors to gain exposure to a global real estate portfolio through a ERC-20 security token.