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Fresh off the launch of its $25 million venture fund, OP Crypto Capital Management Ltd. seeks to play a more active role in the lifecycle of blockchain startups ranging from gaming to Web 3.0. Former Huobi executive turned founder David Gan spoke with Cointelegraph about the transition from his former
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Visa is showing some bullish behavior around NFTs. As reported on at our sister network Bitcoinist today, Visa made a splash by purchasing a CryptoPunk to kick off the week. The purchase was made late last week for around 49.50 ETH – approximately $150,000. The company is showing clear optimism on
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The chief economist of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a banking regulator within the U.S. Treasury, believes issuing national bank charters to “fintech shadow banks” could bring “substantial advantages.”In a paper titled “Chartering the FinTech Future,” Charles Calomiris set out how stablecoin providers chartered as
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The French Ministry of Finance unveiled sweeping know-your-customer (KYC) requirements on all cryptocurrency companies operating in and servicing the country on Wednesday, a move that could ultimately strip the French crypto space of any semblance of anonymity.All virtual asset service providers must immediately begin checking their customers’ identities, verifying “beneficial
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[sociallocker id="55298"] Japan’s finance minister Taro Aso says he is opposed to reducing tax on bitcoin income to 20%, on par with stock dividends, arguing that most Japanese households find it difficult to invest in digital assets.The development suggests that Japan will uphold its current definition of cryptocurrency as
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Having just recently announced plans to close shop, Bitcoin (BTC) payments facilitator Purse.io says it is now reconsidering due to “an incredible outpouring of support from the community.”The veteran business — which offered Amazon shoppers a handy workaround and discount for paying with Bitcoin — had initially said it would
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A federal judge for the Southern District of California has argued in a recent court filing that blockchain-based assets exchange Blockvest and founder Reginald Buddy Ringgold III should lose their defense in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case after allegations of fraud and misconduct.Court documents released on April 20
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