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China passes cryptography law as gears up for digital currency
Will take effect in New Year.
Oct 28 2019 12:58PM
Facebook's Zuckerberg grilled in US Congress on cryptocurrency, privacy
Concedes planned Libra currency a "risky project".
Oct 24 2019 1:03PM
Seized cryptocurrency makes a pretty penny for AFP
Uncooperative gun runner forfeits big windfall.
Oct 23 2019 6:55AM
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency faces new hurdle from G7 nations
Risks with such "stablecoins" should be addressed before launch.
Oct 18 2019 12:44PM
Bank of England sets out rules of engagement for Facebook's Libra
Proposes new laws for crypto assets.
Oct 10 2019 1:43PM
Spooked by Libra, EU pledges to regulate digital currencies
Finance commissioner to propose new rules risk to bolster financial stability.
Oct 9 2019 6:50AM
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Apple chief weighs in against setting up digital currency
Cook says companies shouldn't be trying to gain power by creating competing currencies.
Oct 4 2019 12:50PM
US panel wants Zuckerberg to testify on Libra by January
After COO Sandberg agreed to testify.
Oct 4 2019 12:43PM
'Tiger Tokens' and 'Cats Coins': Is blockchain the future of AFL merch?
Club-based cryptocurrency for tix, membership.
Sep 20 2019 1:20PM
Facebook met UK officials three times before Libra announcement
Including finance ministry, central bank and regulatory officials.
Sep 19 2019 12:59PM
Cyber fraud hits superannuation, share accounts
Up to $10m allegedly stolen.
Sep 17 2019 4:47PM
Euro zone to step up work on public cryptocurrency
Spooked by Facebook's Libra.
Sep 16 2019 1:03PM
Going for a song? UK police arrest suspected hacker of music stars
To steal unreleased songs and sell them for cryptocurrency.
Sep 16 2019 6:45AM
Switzerland warns Facebook's Libra it will face extra scrutiny
Another setback.
Sep 12 2019 6:52AM
China says new digital currency will be similar to Facebook's Libra
Would be able to be used across major payment platforms such as WeChat and Alipay.
Sep 9 2019 1:33PM
EU examines Facebook's Libra currency for competition risks
Antitrust regulator becomes the latest to voice concerns.
Sep 5 2019 1:53PM
SEC fines US cryptocurrency firm for offering illegal tokens
$10 million in allegedly ill-gotten gains returned.
Aug 30 2019 6:54AM
Five charged over cryptocurrency investment scam
Qld Police dismantle Gold Coast-based fraud ring.
Aug 8 2019 11:23AM
UK's data watchdog seeks more clarity from Facebook over Libra
Joins with global counterparts in call for more openness.
Aug 6 2019 6:32AM
Regulators won't let Libra launch until they feel safe
Central banker flags "prolonged discussion" to ensure safety and stability.
Jul 19 2019 6:17AM
