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G20 Watchdog Releases Framework for 'Vigilant' Monitoring of Crypto Risks

The global Financial Stability Board has published its expected framework for monitoring risk in the cryptocurrency markets.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/g20-watchdog-releases-framework-for-vigilant-monitoring-of-crypto-risks/

Bitcoin Price Struggles for Gains as Volume Hits 36-Week Low

The lowest trading volume since November 2017 is slowing up bitcoin's price recovery.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-struggles-for-gains-as-volume-hits-36-week-low/

Sex Workers Have Serious Issues With a Crypto-Powered 'Uber for Escorts'

Describing itself as the "Uber of escorting," PinkDate is one of several sex industry startups launching a cryptocurrency-fueled booking app.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/sex-crypto-pinkdate-ico/

Thailand Is Planning a 'Bond Coin' for Faster Securities Settlement

A self-regulatory organization in Thailand is planning to create a custom token aimed to speed up corporate bond settlement in the country.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/thailand-is-planning-a-bond-coin-for-faster-securities-settlement/

Schnorr Is Looking Poised to Become Bitcoin's Biggest Change Since SegWit

Highly-respected bitcoin developer Pieter Wuille unveiled a draft document outlining the technical makeup of bitcoin's likely next major upgrade.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/schnorr-is-looking-poised-to-become-bitcoins-biggest-change-since-segwit/

American Express Thinks Blockchains Could Help Prove Payments

Credit card giant American Express may be looking into developing a new proof-of-payment (PoP) system based on blockchain technology.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/american-express-thinks-blockchains-could-help-prove-payments/

What Crypto Really Thinks About Litecoin's Banking Ambitions

A much-talked-about deal between a cryptocurrency non-profit and a bank saw cheers and jeers this week, and all sorts of reactions in between.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/what-crypto-really-thinks-about-litecoins-banking-ambitions/

$13.5 Million Hack Ignites Fresh Debate Over Crypto Project Bancor

The security breach of a well-funded blockchain project renewed critiques against its technology this week.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/13-5-million-hack-ignites-fresh-debate-over-crypto-project-bancor/

A US Election Probe Implicated Bitcoin – And the Reaction Was Swift

The revelation bitcoin may have played a role in one of the biggest U.S. elections scandals has crypto supporters and mainstream pundits talking.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/crypto-goes-wild-as-mueller-probe-finds-russian-hackers-used-bitcoin/

Muh Monopoly! How a Banker's Talk Sparked All Kinds of Crypto Mockery

The head of the Bank of International Settlements briefly became the butt of crypto Twitter trolling last week after issuing new comments on the tech.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/muh-monopoly-how-a-bankers-talk-sparked-all-kinds-of-crypto-mockery/

Source: https://www.coindesk.com/
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