Crypto ‘full of ideas’ generated at universities — UK blockchain exec
The Centre for Blockchain Technologies deputy director Francesco Pierangeli said that regulators should review the latest academic research to help form future regulations.
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FDIC alleges Cross River engaged in ‘unsafe’ lending practices
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Former Goldman Sachs Exec Joins Blockchain-Focused Hedge Fund
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Banking giant BBVA debuts Bitcoin trading and custody for Swiss clients
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