Financial Services
US Commerce Dept. Wants to Survey Firms on Cross-Border Crypto Usage
The Bureau of Economic Analysis plans to ask financial institutions whether they conducted any crypto trades with foreigners in 2019.
A New Bitcoin Exchange On the Colombian-Venezuelan Border Will Help Refugees
Refugees can use a new POS to purchase goods, food, and services when they leave Venezuela.
Bitfinex's Parent Company Has a New Offshore Services Provider
iFinex, the parent company of Bitfinex, has parted ways with its old offshore services provider for a new firm.
There's A Giant Bitcoin Rat on Wall Street And It's Staring Down the Fed
A public art installation in New York is turning heads in what its creator hopes will be a commentary on bitcoin and government money management.
US Congressman Calls for Ban on Crypto Buying and Mining
A U.S. congressman called for banning all U.S. residents from buying or mining cryptocurrencies during a hearing Wednesday.
The CFA Exam Is Getting a Crypto Section Next Year
The Chartered Financial Analyst Program Exams are about to add topics on cryptocurrencies as examinable material for candidates in August 2019.
Lawmakers to Discuss If Crypto Is 'The Future of Money' Next Week
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee will host a crypto hearing focused on its use as a form of money next week.
Major Banks, Regulators Trial 'Know Your Customer' App on R3's Corda
Around 40 participants have trialed a "self-sovereign" know-your-customer application that gives customers more control over their data.
Spain's Securities Market Watchdog Completes Blockchain Test
A pilot test was successfully conducted for a Spanish-backed blockchain project to increase the efficiency of registering issuances.
Blockchain Startup Chain Launches Balance Management Cloud Service
Blockchain startup Chain is launching a new cloud-based Software as a Service product for managing balances in financial and commerce applications.
