Bitcoin News Roundup for Dec. 10, 2020
With the price of bitcoin looking weak and a major crackdown on crypto anonymity in France, CoinDesk's Market's Daily is back with another crypto news roundup.
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Show Notes
With the price of bitcoin looking weak and a major crackdown on crypto anonymity in France, CoinDesk's Market's Daily is back with another crypto news roundup.
This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and this week’s special product launch LVL.co.
Stories:
First Mover: Bitcoin Stuck as ECB's Lagarde Primes Extra €500B Stimulus
The ECB's decision to expand an emergency bond-buying program by €500B may represent latest installment of years-long balance-sheet increase.
France Declares War on Crypto Anonymity, Cites 'Terrorism' in KYC Mandate
The French finance ministry is imposing sweeping KYC rules on all VASPs in the country.
Cryptocurrency Founder Charged With Avoiding Tax to Buy Yachts and Homes
"Bruno Brock" is alleged to have avoided tax on sales of the pearl cryptocurrency as well as minting free tokens for himself.
SpaceChain Awarded $585K Grant to Co-Develop Decentralized Satellite System
U.K.-based SpaceChain beat 13 other national applicants to secure the funding.