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Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s National Security Law Could Threaten Local Crypto Brokerages

David PanJul 8, 2020

The U.S. sanctions on financial institutions in Hong Kong could put the city’s growing crypto brokerage businesses in jeopardy.

Regulation

Mnuchin ‘Fine’ With Libra Launch, But Crypto Project Must ‘Fully’ Comply With AML Rules

Daniel PalmerDec 6, 2019

Steven Mnuchin, secretary of the U.S. Treasury, has no issue with the launch of the Facebook-led Libra project – as long as financial rules are followed to the letter.

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Opinion

Democracy Demands a Say in the Future of Money

J Christopher GiancarloDec 30, 2020

The U.S. Treasury’s decision to impose know-your-customer rules to private cryptocurrency wallets is flawed in more ways than one.

Regulation

Mnuchin’s Number Two Says Private Cryptos Pose Threat to Government Power and Will Be Watched

Daniel PalmerNov 22, 2019

The deputy secretary of the U.S. Treasury has raised the specter of a not-so-distant future when private digital currencies have stripped some of the power from governments. Policymakers will take a "hard look" at that, he said.

Europe

Facebook Libra, Other Cryptos Must Comply With US Rules: Treasury Official

Daniel PalmerSep 10, 2019

Facebook's Libra and other cryptocurrencies operating in the U.S. must meet regulatory requirements to tackle financial crimes, the official said.

US Treasury

Crime

The Crypto Community Must Use the Blockchain to Self-Police

Yaya FanusieApr 28, 2018

The everyday crypto user in the future is likely to spend time identifying illicit wallets and transactions to avoid, thanks to the U.S. Treasury.

Crime

US Treasury Official Calls for Global Crypto Regulation

Annaliese MilanoFeb 14, 2018

The Treasury undersecretary has called for other nations to regulate cryptocurrencies to help protect the financial system and national security.

Regulation

Mnuchin Calls for Crypto Regulatory Talk At G20 Summit

Sujha SundararajanFeb 2, 2018

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has indicated he is planning to raise the subject of cryptocurrency regulation during an upcoming G20 summit.

Payments

More Blockchain Pilots Needed, Says US Treasury Official

Stan HigginsOct 30, 2017

An official involved with the US Treasury's distributed ledger trial wants to see more government testing around the tech.

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