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Markets
Iran
Iran President: We Need a Muslim Cryptocurrency to Fight the US Dollar
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Muslim world needs its own cryptocurrency to fight American economic domination in international trade and cut reliance on the dollar...
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By David Pan
Dec 19, 2019 at 8:03 p.m. UTC
Dec 19, 2019
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Finance
Cryptocurrency
'TurboTax' for Crypto: Accounting Firm Lukka Debuts Tax Tool for Retail Investors
Lukka, one of the first accounting firms for digital assets, is offering tax preparation services to retail crypto investors starting on Jan. 15.
Lukka CEO Jake Benson image via CoinDesk archives
By David Pan
Dec 18, 2019 at 5:48 p.m. UTC
Dec 18, 2019
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Finance
China
Chinese City Warns Investors: Crypto Isn't Blockchain
One Chinese city has a stern warning for investors: make sure you are not investing in crypto masquerading as blockchain.
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By David Pan
Dec 16, 2019 at 8:37 p.m. UTC
Dec 16, 2019
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Bank, banking
Finance
Germany
German Bank Launches Digital Assets Unit to Offer Custody Products
Berlin-based solarisBank has opened a subsidiary to offer a white-labeled custody product to nonbanks interested in offering crypto products.
Bank, banking
By Nate DiCamillo
Dec 13, 2019 at 4:25 p.m. UTC
Dec 13, 2019
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FBI director Chris. Wray
Markets
Crime
FBI Director: Cryptocurrency Is 'Significant Issue' for Law Enforcement
Christoper Wray said crypto is becoming a "bigger and bigger" issue for the agency in a Senate hearing with Mitt Romney.
FBI director Chris. Wray
By William Foxley
Nov 8, 2019 at 12:13 p.m. UTC
Nov 8, 2019
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Bitcoin and rubles
Markets
Crime
Russia Wants to Be Able to Seize Cybercriminals' Bitcoin
Russian regulators will begin developing proposals for legislation allowing confiscation of crypto assets seized in crime investigations.
Bitcoin and rubles
By William Foxley
Nov 7, 2019 at 5:40 p.m. UTC
Nov 7, 2019
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Dash, chart
Markets
Cryptocurrency
Despite CEO Claims, Dash Isn’t Really the 'Most Used' Crypto in Venezuela
Despite wide-spread efforts and expensive advertising, Dash isn't taking off in Caracas.
Dash, chart
By Diana Aguilar
Aug 14, 2019 at 9:30 p.m. UTC
Aug 14, 2019
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John McAfee
Markets
Latin america
John McAfee Offers to Build Cuba's First Cryptocurrency
The tech guru wants to be Cuba's crypto advisor.
John McAfee
By Diana Aguilar
Jul 9, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 9, 2019
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Markets
Education
This Artist Explores the Art and Politics of Crypto Culture
The crypto artist has worked with Dorian Nakamoto and recently expanded his reach into South America.
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By Diana Aguilar
Jul 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Jul 4, 2019
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Policy
Blockchain
Regulators Debate Cryptocurrency Legislation Ahead of G20 Summit
The new rules for crypto businesses will be released in June 21 but many regulators are already worried about the repercussions.
v20-blockchain-event-regulation
By Diana Aguilar
Jun 19, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. UTC
Jun 19, 2019
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