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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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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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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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Crime

Buyer of Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet Reportedly Arrested in Iran

Although Iranian officials confirmed arresting members of Estavi’s company, it is unclear if the Malaysia-based businessman was one of those detained.

By Sandali Handagama

May 17, 2021 at 6:54 p.m. UTC

May 17, 2021

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