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UK Data Protection Watchdog Raises Facebook Libra Concern
Facebook's proposed digital currency faces calls for more information about how user data will be protected
FCA Expresses Concern At Lack Of Cryptocurrencies Safeguards
Financial Conduct Authority warns bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies have no intrinsic value
IMF Suggests Governments Set Up Own Cryptocurrencies
Fintech fantasy? Nation states should build their own digital currency to prevent its use by money launders and fraudsters
Bill Gates: Cryptocurrencies Have ‘Caused Deaths In A Fairly Direct Way’
Murder on the Bitcoin express? Microsoft co-founder Gates wades into cryptocurrency debate
Google Ads Targeted By Cryptomining Malvertising Attack
Google DoubleClick advertising network serves up ads that mine for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin
Bank Consortium Develops Open Source Blockchain Platform
The consortium hopes to create an industry standard for the use of blockchain technology in the financial world
IBM Targets Public, Finance And Health Sectors With Secure Blockchain Platform
New framework will allow governments and big business to get to grips with blockchain technology securely
Barclays Backs Blockchain-Boosting Circle’s UK Launch
Social payment app Circle now supports pound sterling and deal with Barclays could spread blockchain technology in the UK
EU Plans Cryptocurrency Clampdown Following Paris Attacks
Bitcoin could come under scrutiny following concerns about terrorism funding