Crypto Is Next Step in Currency Evolution but Must Adapt to Succeed

What are the main reasons why mainstream cryptocurrency adoption has not yet begun? And why does it remain so complicated?

2020-7-26 12:00

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Things to Consider When Giving Crypto to Charities or Others

Here are some important things to know before giving donations in cryptocurrency for charitable purposes.

2020-7-26 21:00

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China’s Blockchain Network Splits Over Disagreement About Public Chains

China’s Blockchain Service Network splits into two entities after the pushback from state-controlled entities on the integration of public blockchains. дальше »

2020-7-22 18:53

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Blockchain could help to lessen government corruption

Blockchain could potentially detect government corruption using its encryption and smart contract capabilities. A... The post Blockchain could help to lessen government corruption appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »

2020-7-21 15:04

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Bank of Japan Has New CBDC Research Team But No Plans to Launch

Bank of Japan has announced the launch of a new CBDC research team, which will continue the work of its previous CBDC research team. дальше »

2020-7-21 12:20

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Ripple's Garlinghouse Says China Leads US in Crypto Regulatory Outlook

Ripple’s CEO said China is ahead of the United States in terms of crypto regulatory thought.

2020-7-19 23:22

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Beijing’s focus on blockchain integration

Beijing officials released a 145 page document on its city-wide blockchain integration earlier this...

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2020-7-17 14:38

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Disgraced Lobbyist Abramoff Will Pay $55K as Part of Guilty Plea in SEC Case

In the civil case against him, Abramoff owes $55,000, but the judgment in the criminal case remains to be seen.

2020-7-17 22:43

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CFTC Committee to Hold Remote Meeting on DLT and Digital Currencies

An upcoming U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, advisory group meeting will host talk on a number of topics, including Distributed Ledger Technology, or DLT, digital assets and trading. дальше »

2020-7-16 20:50

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Three Industries That Will Be Blockchain Innovators Post-Pandemic

Nash’s co-founder said three industries will benefit from blockchain technology after the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020-7-12 02:00

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China’s CBDC Project to Collaborate With More Domestic Enterprises

A major Chinese e-commerce platform and a video sharing site have reportedly joined China’s CBDC project.

2020-7-9 01:30

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Law Decoded: Independence Day Sees Challenges to Privacy, Property and Security, June 26–July 3

Bitcoin isn’t property under new Russian ruling while authorities in the U.S. and the EU challenge encrypted networks in this week’s Law Decoded. дальше »

2020-7-4 21:47

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IRS Wants to Track ‘Nefarious’ Privacy Coin and Lightning Transactions

The IRS is looking to expand its investigative capabilities around privacy coins, layer-two solutions, and sidechains.

2020-7-3 05:01

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China Highlights Blockchain in Pandemic Preparedness Strategy

China is looking into the use of blockchain technology to promote data sharing among medical institutions amid future pandemics.

2020-7-1 02:49

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BTC Payments Reportedly Now Disabled for Venezuelan Passport Purchases

Bitcoin’s payments for Venezuelan passport applications disabled “temporarily” without official explanation.

2020-6-26 23:15

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Former US Treasury Head Calls Payment ‘Friction’ the Best Argument for Crypto

Clinton-era Treasury Secretary Summers doesn’t buy some of the crypto community’s anarchic sentiments but agrees that they are solving a major problem. дальше »

2020-6-26 21:30

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One Step Forward and One Step Back: Why Is Russia’s Crypto Regulation Treading Water?

Some Russian regulators propose a blanket ban on digital asset trading, but the country is too far along the path of crypto adoption. дальше »

2020-6-23 06:00

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Donald Trump Told Treasury Secretary to ‘Go After Bitcoin’

According to John Bolton’s new book ‘The Room Where It Happened’, Trump was against Bitcoin long before his July 2019 Twitter tirade. дальше »

2020-6-18 08:43

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CFTC Chairman Cautions Against ‘Overly Prescriptive Rules’ for Crypto

Chairman of the CFTC Heath Tarbert calls for principles rather than rules to dictate the government’s handling of digital assets.

2020-6-16 22:05

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Congressman Calls Digital Dollar Hearing 'Encouraging,' but Look Out for Privacy

Congressman Warren Davidson recaps yesterday’s hearing on the digital dollar, which seemed to reach new consensus across party lines — but the devil is in the details. дальше »

2020-6-13 21:46

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Antigua's Crypto Regulation Bill Passes Lower Parliament

Antigua and Barbuda take steps towards becoming crypto-friendly destinations in the Caribbean region.

2020-5-28 00:15

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South Korea Is Exploring New Crypto Tax Laws

The government of South Korean is preparing to legislate crypto taxes by proposing a new amendment to the existing law.

2020-5-28 23:30

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Former Coinbase Lawyer Becomes Head of Major US Bank Regulator Next Week

Brooks steps up to run the office after only seven weeks as deputy at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

2020-5-22 19:24

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In Congress, a New Bill Asks for Mass Survey of Blockchain Technology in the US

A new bill before Congress asks regulators to put together a massive survey on the state of blockchain adoption and rank the U.S.’s adoption relative to other nations.

2020-5-21 00:09

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Local Chinese Government Launches Its First Blockchain Platform

Chinese Anhui province gov launches its first blockchain platform.

2020-5-1 00:43

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Judge Orders Arrest of Former GOP State Senator Involved with Crypto Scam

Ex-Washington Senator David Schmidt and his cohort in the Meta 1 crypto scam failed to appear at an April 20 hearing in federal court

2020-4-22 10:26

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Bianco Research CEO Says Next Reserve Currency Will Be a Cryptocurrency

Can crypto actually take on USD’s role around the world?

2020-4-22 23:24

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China Blacklists Blockchain Company From Exporting Medical Supplies to Other Countries

Chinese firms were banned by the Ministry of Commerce for distorting the nation’s image

2020-4-16 23:00

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Tim Draper: Pandemic Could Be The Tipping Point For Bitcoin

The pandemic may be the tipping point that allows Bitcoin and other innovations to flourish, says investor Tim Draper

2020-4-8 03:44

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Malta Denies Two Crypto Exchanges Have License to Operate

The MFSA issued a public warning on two crypto exchanges and clarified they don’t have any licenses

2020-3-29 22:30

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Bank of China Continues Anti-Crypto Narrative on WeChat

Bank of China continues to voice its distaste for crypto and urges the public to pay attention to scams

2020-3-23 23:00

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World Federation of Exchanges Says Crypto Terminology Needs Clarity

A trade association of major global exchanges calls for clarity regarding crypto terms in a recent response report

2020-3-22 00:53

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Crypto Investors Should Care About the IRS Delaying Tax Payments

Crypto traders may enjoy some respite from the market crash as tax payments have been deferred in the U.S.

2020-3-19 14:21

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Crypto Is Brewing in Colombia: Active Adoption That Will Wake You Up

The high popularity of cryptos among Colombians has made the country one of the leading references in the region

2020-3-16 01:45

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New York Regulators Require Crypto Firms to Submit Coronavirus Plans

Regulated crypto firms in New York City have been asked to draft detailed plans outlining how they will cope with the coronavirus outbreak

2020-3-13 13:29

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US Congressman Introduces Crypto-Currency Act of 2020

U.S. Congressman introduces Crypto-Currency Act, looking to finally clarify which regulator is responsible for which digital assets

2020-3-10 16:01

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House Committee to Hold Hearing on Benefits of Blockchain

Subjects under discussion at the House committee hearing include blockchain’s impact on small businesses

2020-2-28 10:05

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Aussie Blockchain Startup Tells Gov’t Its Tax Laws Are Stifling ICOs

Australia needs to rethink its tax policy for initial coin offerings if it wants to compete on the global stage, a local industry leader told the government this week

2020-2-22 12:19

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Governor: Colorado Startups Have Raised $50M in Venture Capital

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis joined CoinDesk at ETHDenver where he talked about the future of crypto regulation. дальше »

2020-2-16 23:00

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Crypto Mining Does Not Require Governmental Oversight, Ukrainian Regulator Says

The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine has said that crypto mining does not require regulation by state authorities

2020-2-10 18:28

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Australia is Willing to Throw a lot of Money at Blockchain Efforts

The blockchain industry is firing on all cylinders worldwide. Australia is the latest country to express its plans for this disruptive technology. It appears that a $175 billion fund will be set aside to explore blockchain technology. дальше »

2020-2-8 02:00

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Major Central Banks to Discuss Digital Currencies Amid IMF Conference

Six major central banks will reportedly discuss digital currencies in April during an International Monetary Fund conference

2020-2-6 12:22

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US Rep. Emmer Unsettled by Stifled Crypto Innovation at Congressional Hearing

U.S. Representative Emmer fears stifled cryptocurrency innovation in Fintech digital payments hearing before congress

2020-1-31 23:44

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US Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Talks Crypto Ahead of Iowa Caucuses

U.S. presidential hopeful Andrew Yang said that he plans to set a uniform set of rules and guidelines when it comes to crypto asset use

2020-1-31 12:43

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Draft of India’s National DLT Strategy Calls for State-Run Digital Rupee

A draft of an Indian national blockchain strategy suggests the development of a digital rupee on a permission public blockchain

2020-1-29 15:38

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E Pluribus Unum: Four Class-Action Suits Against Bitfinex Over 2017 BTC Price Now One

Four class-action cases against Bitfinex for BTC market manipulation in 2017 are now one, according to overseeing judge

2020-1-28 00:45

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Russian State-Run Tech Firm to Decrease Spending on Blockchain by 50%

Rostec plans to cut spendings on blockchain development in Russia by at least 50%

2020-1-28 18:50

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Chinese Experts Suggest Using Blockchain Tech in ‘Social Credit’ System

Chinese experts held a seminar on how blockchain technology can help the local government’s social credit system

2020-1-22 13:21

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Singapore Gov’t, Mastercard and Mitsubishi Form Alliance to Digitize Trade

A new alliance of the Singapore government and 16 major trading and manufacturing firms — including Mastercard and Mitsubishi — aims to digitize international trade

2020-1-22 12:37

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Is Central Asia the New Safe Haven for Crypto Mining Amid Iran-US Crisis?

With cheap electricity and friendly regulation, is Central Asia the new promised land for crypto miners?

2020-1-19 22:06

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