By: Daniel Assor The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) has long been a cornerstone of America’s efforts to combat international bribery. Enacted in 1977, the law makes it illegal for U.S. individuals and entities to engage in corrupt dealings with foreign officials by “mak[ing] payments to foreign government officials to assist in obtaining or retaining […]
By: Jack Fraser, October 26, 2021 Cryptocurrencies have seen exponential increases in value over the last few years. Bitcoin is at the forefront of the digital currency charge. Despite its volatility, Bitcoin’s prices have soared above the $60,000 mark in recent weeks. Within the past month, El Salvador declared Bitcoin as legal tender. Public sentiment […]
By: Adrian Mosqueda, October 19, 2021 Last month El Salvador became the first country to recognize Bitcoin as legal tender. The decision has faced a wide array of opposing opinions. Supporters identify the benefits such as providing a viable alternative for those that do not have access to traditional banking solutions. However, the decision has […]
By: Ashley Docherty, September 21, 2021 As Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies have grown in popularity, central banks have begun to develop digital currencies, also called CBDCs, to make transactions faster and cheaper for consumers. Countries around the world have raced to created CBDCs in the hopes of making its currencies more enticing as reserve currencies […]
