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US Treasury Dept and Monetary Authority of Singapore Commit to MoU on Cybersecurity Cooperation

August 24, 2021 @ 11:17 pm By Omar Faridi |

On Monday (August 23, 2021), the US Treasury Department and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) confirmed the finalization of a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cybersecurity Cooperation. This announcement has been made during Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent trip to Singapore, where the… Read More

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US Regulators Warn that Bitcoin, Other Cryptocurrencies Pose Significant Financial Stability Risk

May 23, 2021 @ 11:33 am By Omar Faridi |

US Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell recently noted that cryptocurrencies pose significant risks to financial stability. Powell stated on Thursday (May 20, 2021) that greater regulation of crypto assets may be necessary. As reported by Reuters, the US Treasury Department cited concerns about wealthy people… Read More

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