We All Could Pay a Price for the Latest Slap at Huawei
An international cybersecurity group has evicted the Chinese telecom company to comply with US sanctions. That could allow malware to spread more...
Popular Smartphone Apps Are Adding Crypto Capabilities
News of Japan messaging giant Line’s September 17 launch of an app-connected crypto exchange is captivating lots of attention in the crypto and tech industries this week. Other initially non-crypto apps are also entering the market, adding native tokens, tipping functions and cryptocurrency wallets, illustrating a growing trend toward mainstream crypto acceptance and awareness. Also Read: Taxation Isn’t Just Theft –...
VERDAD is the Most Dangerous Crypto Bill to Face Congress Yet
The U.S. Congress is considering more than 20 bills on cryptocurrency. One deserves special attention: S.1025, the Venezuela Emergency Relief, Democracy Assistance and Development Act (VERDAD). “Verdad” is Spanish for “truth.” If VERDAD passes, it will be the first time a specific crypto has been deemed illegal for Americans at home or abroad to use. Also read: North Korea Plans to Launch Cryptocurrency to...
North Korea Plans to Launch Cryptocurrency to Bypass Economic Sanctions
A North Korean official claims that a Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) cryptocurrency is on the horizon. According to a delegate for the Committee for Cultural Relations, Alejandro Cao de Benós, the country plans to forge a token backed by a physical commodity like gold and the digital asset’s main purpose will be used to bypass U.S. and international sanctions. Also read: Snowden: US Seizing My Book...
Changes Afoot for Philippine Crypto-Friendly Economic Zone
The special economic zone in the Philippines known for its crypto friendliness is undergoing some changes. Government-owned Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (Ceza) is investigating a case involving one of its licensed crypto exchanges after a tip from the Chinese government. The authority has also issued new directives to all of its licensees, including 40 crypto exchange operators. Also read: Philippines Increasingly Crypto-Friendly...
