Regulation

Zuckerberg: Facebook Would Quit Libra if the Association Launched Prematurely
Facebook's CEO told lawmakers the company would pull out of the Libra Association if the consortium launched its cryptocurrency without regulatory approvals.

How to Watch Mark Zuckerberg's Grilling in Congress Today
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg will be testifying before lawmakers on Libra and more later today. Watch the livestream here.

US Treasury to Monitor Libra Over Possible Financial Risks
The Treasury Department has committed to monitoring the Facebook-led cryptocurrency project Libra alongside regulatory efforts by Congress.

Regulate Stablecoins – Don't Squash Them
Regulators should offer a path for stablecoins to exist alongside current financial systems, writes a fellow at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center.

What to Expect When Facebook's Zuckerberg Defends Libra on Capitol Hill
Here's what you need to know before Mark Zuckerberg testifies in front of the House Financial Services Committee on Libra.

Former World Gold Council Exec Develops New Bitcoin ETF
The portfolio manager behind SPDR Gold Shares is developing a bitcoin ETF, but winning SEC approval remains a holy grail in the nascent space.

Ripple Boosts Blockchain Advocacy Efforts With DC Office
Ripple has opened a new D.C. office and expanded its regulatory team as it seeks to better educate policymakers on blockchain tech.

Telegram Backer Sought Circle Listing Before SEC Halted Token Launch
A backer of Telegram's blockchain project asked Circle's Poloniex exchange to list the gram token before the SEC halted issuance, court papers show.

Michael Terpin Urges FCC to Curb Crypto Fraud That Cost Him $24 Million
Terpin plans to distribute his letter to a major mobile industry conference.

Libra Could Drop 'Basket' and Issue Individual Fiat Stablecoins
Under pressure from regulators, the Libra project may consider a fundamental change to the way its planned crypto payments system will operate.

