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U.S. Regulations to Consider When Managing a Cryptocurrency Fund

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For those wanting to start their own cryptocurrency fund, it’s important to be well informed about cryptocurrency regulations. Regulatory cryptocurrency regulations are most fluid at the state level. State Regulations. SEC Regulation. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) ).

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In Switzerland, Regulators Eye Payments Over Blockchain

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As reported by CoinTelegraph , Switzerland ’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) this week unveiled guidance on the regulatory requirements that govern payments done over blockchain. Separately, FINMA has approved banking licenses for the blockchain service firms Sygnum AG and SEBA Crypto AG. Securities Exchange and DLT.

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Bitcoin Daily: Signal Messaging App Testing Crypto Payments; Gemini Adds 20 Tokens To Exchange; SIA, WizKey Partner For Credit Market Based On Blockchain

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Signal is exploring the idea of adding cryptocurrency payments into its messaging app by integrating MobileCoin , a cryptocurrency supported by the Stellar blockchain, Platformer reported. MobileCoin complements the privacy-focused app in that it is “more resistant to surveillance,” according to a 2017 Wired report.

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RTP, Blockchain Make Inroads Within Corporations

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PYMNTS examines the latest initiatives that look to improve upon existing rails, or embrace new ones like blockchain and RTP. There is very much still this need to bridge traditional markets and regulation with this FinTech 2.0, For some, that means embracing solutions built atop existing rails, or exploring new ones altogether.

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Blockchain Tracker: Prizes And Regulations, Do They Mix?

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Blockchain startup contests. With €15,000 in prize money ready to be handed out, BlockchainHub Graz and industry partners have announced a Blockchain Startup Contest. With the expansion of blockchain, this is likely not a one-off competition. The Blockchain Startup Contest is the very thing that the industry needs.

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Top News In Payments: China Allows PayPal To Operate; Mastercard Outlines Blockchain Intentions

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In today’s payments news, China has allowed PayPal to operate in the country with its purchase of a majority stake in GoPay. Also, Mastercard has outlined its intentions with blockchain following its high-profile Libra Association exit. China has allowed PayPal to operate in the country with its purchase of a majority stake in GoPay.

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Mastercard Outlines Blockchain Principles After Leaving Libra Association

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Mastercard has outlined its intentions with blockchain after its high profile exit from the Libra Association, a coalition of many successful companies meant to help guide and foster oversight of Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency. That would include merchants, mobile network operators and financial institutions. .