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Kraken CEO Condemns “Hostile” Questionnaire Issued by New York AG

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Jessie Powell, the CEO of U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has publicly stated his refusal to answer a questionnaire issued by the New York Attorney General’s office. Mr. Powell has described the questionnaire – which was sent to thirteen virtual currency exchanges operating in the United States – as hostile to both cryptocurrencies and the virtual … Read more

Nasdaq-Issued Bitcoin Futures Contracts May Comprise “Investment” Rather Than “Tracking Stock”

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The chief executive officer of Nasdaq, Adena Friedman, has discussed the company’s position with regards to the potential bitcoin futures contracts it has previously expressed interest in offering. Although Mrs. Friedman was unable to affirm that the company is definitely planning on launching bitcoin futures contracts, the CEO emphasized Nasdaq’s desire to offer a product … Read more