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BIS Chief to Crypto Coders: 'Stop Trying to Create Money'

Agustín Carstens, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements, made strong comments again on cryptocurrency.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/bis-chief-says-stop-trying-to-create-money-in-new-crypto-critique/

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Bitcoin's Price Rally Hits Speed Bump in Push to $7K

Bitcoin's short-term bull market has paused at the key technical resistance of $6,750.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-rally-hits-a-speed-breaker-at-6750/

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Thailand SEC Reveals Date for Enacting ICO Licensing Rule

After a months-long process that saw public hearings and legislative debates, Thailand regulators said a rule on ICOs will take effect this month.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/thailand-sec-reveals-deadline-for-enacting-ico-licensing-rule/

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Summer Blues or Crypto Moon? Take CoinDesk's State of Blockchain Survey

This past quarter saw price declines, hacks, regulatory clarity, and many more.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/summer-blues-or-crypto-moon-take-coindesks-state-of-blockchain-survey/

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Crypto Exchanges Are Already Adapting to India's Bank Account Ban

As the Indian Supreme Court declined to end the Reserve Bank of India's crypto curb, exchanges in India are taking different actions.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/crypto-exchanges-are-already-adapting-to-indias-bank-account-ban/

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Big Insurers Are Uniting Behind R3's Blockchain Tech

The RiskBlock Alliance, whose members include insurance giants Chubb, Marsh and Liberty Mutual, has decided to build its blockchain on R3's Corda.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/all-big-insurers-are-uniting-behind-r3s-blockchain-tech/

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Spain's Lawmakers Push for Blockchain Use in Governance

Spain's ruling party submitted a proposal encouraging the government to adopt blockchain technology in managing public services.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/spain-lawmakers-push-for-blockchain-use-in-governance/

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EU Regulator: DLT In Trade Finance Still Faces Legal Uncertainty

The European Banking Authority published a report to raise public awareness of the benefits and risks associated with the use of DLT in finance.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/eu-regulator-dlt-in-trade-finance-still-faces-legal-uncertainties/

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Bitcoin Remains On Hunt for $7K Despite Price Pullback

Bitcoin retains the short-term bullish bias despite the pullback from the 11-day highs.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-still-bullish-despite-price-pullback/

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UK Government Should Appoint 'Chief Blockchain Officer' Says Lawmaker

A lawmaker in the U.K. has called for the government to advance the use of blockchain in the public sector.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/uk-government-should-have-a-chief-blockchain-officer-lawmaker-says/

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