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Geopolitical issues and rising U.S. interest rates are boosting the dollar and threatening emerging-market currencies. It's time for change.

By Michael J. Casey

Sep 9, 2022 at 5:20 p.m. UTC

Sep 9, 2022

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Regulation

Crypto Industry Portrayed 'Illusion of Respectability', Paul Krugman Says

In a New York Times article, the economist examined how the industry was able to market itself to respectable institutions and individuals.

By Jamie Crawley

Jul 12, 2022 at 4:23 p.m. UTC

Jul 12, 2022

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A demonstrator during a protest against Argentina's International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement outside the National Congress building in Buenos Aires on Thursday, March 17, 2022. The protestor's t-shirt features the slogan "Las Estafas No Se Pagan," or "Scams are not meant to be paid."

Argentina's inflation accelerated in February at its fastest pace in nearly a year, surpassing forecasts and challenging the governments targets for this year in its preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund. (Marcos Brindicci/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Why Is the IMF So Afraid of Cryptocurrency?

The IMF is not a neutral aid organization, but the economic arm of a vast power structure. Crypto threatens that power.

By David Z. Morris

Mar 18, 2022 at 5:39 p.m. UTC

Mar 18, 2022

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Russia

Apolitical Crypto Networks in Times of Sanction and War

If blackballed from the global financial system, will Russia turn to bitcoin?

By David Z. Morris

Feb 25, 2022 at 7:47 p.m. UTC

Feb 25, 2022

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Nobel Prize-winning Economist Paul Krugman, professor of international trade and economics at Princeton University, speaks during a Bloomberg Television interview in New York, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013. Krugman discussed the performance of bonds, Fed monetary policy, and the U.S. economy compared with that of Japan. Photographer: Scott Eells/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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Crypto Has Parallels With Subprime Mortgage Crisis, Says Paul Krugman

The economist sees evidence that the risks of crypto are falling on those who do not know what they're getting into and are less able to handle the downsides.

By Jamie Crawley

Jan 28, 2022 at 4:27 p.m. UTC

Jan 28, 2022

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Cryptocurrencies

Crypto Coin Listings Exploded in 2021

Data aggregators have listed more than 2,000 new crypto assets in the first half of 2021.

By Sandali Handagama

Aug 9, 2021 at 5:26 p.m. UTC

Aug 9, 2021

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Coinbase

NYDFS Plans to Collect Diversity Data From Banking and Crypto Institutions

All authorized virtual currency service providers will be required to submit diversity data of their boards and management to the NYDFS.

By Sandali Handagama

Jul 30, 2021 at 8:27 p.m. UTC

Jul 30, 2021

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Israel's government has proposed a bill for crypto tax reporting.

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Tax

Israeli Bill Would Force Crypto Investors to Report Holdings Above $61K

The Israeli Bitcoin Association is opposing the proposed reporting requirement, calling it discriminatory.

By Sandali Handagama

Jul 28, 2021 at 5:48 p.m. UTC

Jul 28, 2021

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Europe

Europe and UK Binance Users React to Recent Restrictions Placed on Exchange

Binance users from Europe and the U.K. feel let down by both the exchange and their local financial institutions.

By Sandali Handagama

Jul 20, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. UTC

Jul 20, 2021

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China

Can Taiwan Become Asia’s Crypto Haven? Not Yet

As China cracks down on the crypto field, Taiwan could be an alternative destination for crypto entities but can crypto thrive in Taiwan?

By Sandali Handagama

Jul 8, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. UTC

Jul 8, 2021

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