If the U.S. reins in pseudonymity in stablecoin transactions (as seems possible) there could be big implications for the crypto industry, says our columnist.
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Libra Co-Creator’s VC Firm Co-Leads $12M Round in ‘Decentralized GitHub’
“Web 3 developers should be building on open protocols,” NFX General Partner Morgan Beller said of Radicle, a platform for crypto-native code collaboration.
First Mover: Who ISN’T Dabbling as Bitcoin Passes $52K, Ether Tops $1,900
The $8.7 trillion-asset BlackRock is “dabbling” in cryptocurrencies – becoming the norm as bitcoin and ether rally to all-time high prices.
‘Evil VASP’ Simulation Preps Crypto Exchanges for FATF Travel Rule
Backed by CipherTrace, TRISA looks to get virtual asset service providers (VASPs) ready for new anti-money laundering rules.
Safello Partnership Enables Direct Crypto Purchases From Users’ Bank Accounts
A new tie-up with payments firm Klarna brings the exchange access to more than 5,000 banks across Europe.
Kia Motors America Victim of Ransomware Attack Demanding $20M in Bitcoin, Report Claims
BleepingComputer claims to have evidence that the ransomware gang DoppelPaymer is demanding 404 BTC from the car firm.
Ether Looks Overleveraged as Cryptocurrency Hits New High Over $1,900
Ether’s derivative market looks overheating amid the cryptocurrency’s rally to new record highs.
Malaysian Bitcoin Mining Gang Stole Over $2M in Electricity, Say Police
Police seized 1,746 bitcoin mining machines across 21 premises in raids this week.
Robinhood to Allow Deposits, Withdrawals for Cryptos Including Dogecoin
Currently, users of the popular trading app can only buy and sell cryptocurrencies within their Robinhood accounts.
Japan’s SBI Investing ‘Eight-Figure’ Sum in Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum
SBI’s digital assets subsidiary will lead a round that will have raised around $30 million for the Swiss firm over six months.
