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Michigan House of Representatives Votes to Include Cryptocurrencies in Criminal Laws
The Michigan state legislature has introduced a bill that would update its penal codes to include crimes committed using cryptocurrencies
дальше »2019-4-10 00:10
Canada: Ontario Town Approves Pilot Program for Paying Property Taxes With Bitcoin
The Canadian town of Innisfil is piloting a service that would allow residents to pay property taxes in Bitcoin
дальше »2019-3-29 03:05
Swiss President Says Regulation for Blockchain Firms Should be ‘Fast and Clear’
Swiss president and finance minister Ueli Maurer has stressed that regulation for the blockchain sector should be fast and clear
дальше »2019-3-29 13:26
Report: Number of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Lobbies Tripled in 2018
The number of lobbies for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology reportedly grew almost three times in the course of the past year
дальше »2019-3-19 02:05
Blockchain and Crypto Business Reps Protest Nevada Bill
Crypto and blockchain industry reps voiced their concern over a new piece of legislation in the Nevada State Senate
дальше »2019-3-16 03:46
French Court Clerks to Use IBM Blockchain Platform for Corporate Registry
Commercial court clerks in France will use an IBM blockchain-based platform to record changes in companies’ legal status
дальше »2019-3-15 02:05
Russia Adopts Digital Rights Law That ‘Forms the Basis’ of Digital Economy Development
This autumn will see Russia adopt digital rights law after the country’s parliament passed the legislation this week
дальше »2019-3-13 14:14
US State of Colorado to Examine Blockchain Implementation in Water Rights Management
The Colorado General Assembly has asked the water institute at Colorado State University to study the implementation of blockchain in water rights management
дальше »2019-3-7 15:19
Report: Singapore’s Wealth Fund GIC Among Those to Raise $300 Mln for Coinbase in 2018
Singapore’s Government Investment Corporation was reportedly one of the investors to have helped raise $300 million for crypto exchange Coinbase in 2018
дальше »2019-2-28 12:03
Malta to Store Education Certificates On a Blockchain
All education certificates will be stored on the blockchain in Malta, including certificates from state, church and independent schools
дальше »2019-2-22 22:40
Central Bank of Lithuania Issues Updated Position on Virtual Assets and ICOs
The Bank of Lithuania has released an update to its position on virtual assets and ICOs, leaving its underlying principles unchanged
дальше »2019-2-21 00:55
How the Marshall Islands Envisions Its National Digital Currency Dubbed ‘Sovereign’
The idea behind the SOV project lies in the Marshall Islands government's pursuance of "manifesting national liberty” and creation of an alternative state currency to the U.S. dollar
дальше »2019-2-17 00:18
Norway: Anarcho-Capitalist Smart City Adopts Crypto as Sole Recognized Medium of Exchange
Liberstad — a private, anarcho-capitalist city in Norway — has adopted a cryptocurrency native to its blockchain-powered smart city platform
дальше »2019-2-16 13:58
Indonesia: New Legislation Recognizes Crypto as Trading Commodity
New regulations introduced in Indonesia recognize cryptocurrencies as trading commodities and gives legal certainty to cryptocurrency exchanges
дальше »2019-2-16 01:13
Russian Tech Giant, Blockchain Platform Sign Agreement to Improve Operational Systems
Russian state-owned tech giant and blockchain company sign cooperation agreement to improve state operational systems
дальше »2019-2-15 12:36
Spanish Region Gives $13 Mln to Develop ‘Industry 4.0’ Technologies, Including Blockchain
The Region of Aragon has allocated over $13 million on the education and promotion of emerging technologies, including blockchain
дальше »2019-2-15 03:20
California Governor Talks Blockchain and Data Privacy in State of the State Speech
In his speech “State of the State” speech, Gavin Newsom pointed out the need to develop AI, blockchain, and big data-related products in the state
дальше »2019-2-14 00:25
South Korea’s Second Most Populous City Signs MoU With Blockchain Firm to Promote Fintech
South Korea’s “Crypto Valley” — the city of Busan — aims to create new jobs and revitalize the blockchain industry by signing an MoU with blockchain firm Hyundai Pay
дальше »2019-2-13 13:18
Overstock Founder: Blockchain Can Make Government ‘Incapable of Being Bribed’
Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne said that he thinks blockchain technology could make government “incapable of being bribed”
дальше »2019-2-13 02:35
Venezuela Imposes Fees and Limits on Local Crypto Remittances
Venezuelan government sets monthly limit on crypto remittances within the country, introduces fees of up to 15 percent
дальше »2019-2-12 23:43
FDA Commissioner Suggests Using Blockchain for New Supply Chain Open Pilot
U.S. FDA unveils new supply chain open pilot project, Commissioner suggests using blockchain
дальше »2019-2-11 14:32
Seoul City Gov’t Appoints Members to Blockchain Governance Team
The government of Seoul has sent letters of appointment to its recently launched Blockchain Governance Team consisting of 100 participants
дальше »2019-2-9 01:00
Second-Largest Korean Political Party to Implement Blockchain for Member Processes
To make the politics more transparent and fair, a South Korean conservative party aims to implement the use of blockchain technology
дальше »2019-2-2 15:47
Top Russian Official Urges Parliament to Discuss Draft Crypto Bill Without Further Delays
The chairman of Russian parliament’s upper house says that a one-year delay is unacceptable for the legislation on the digital economy
дальше »2019-1-31 20:53
Bahamian Firm to Boost Local Economy with Blockchain-Based Sunken Treasure Project
Bahamian tech company PO8 has developed a project to register the data of excavated sunken artifacts on blockchain
дальше »2019-1-31 18:10
Swiss Wallet Firm to Produce Physical Banknotes for Marshall Islands Digital Currency
Tangem, a Swiss firm specializing in ‘smart card’ wallets, announced that it will produce physical notes of the Marshall Islands’ state digital currency
дальше »2019-1-29 03:40
Eurasian Economic Commission Prepares Report on Cryptocurrencies, Considers Regulation
The Eurasian Economic Commission has prepared a report on cryptocurrencies for the EAEU — a union that consists of Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
дальше »2019-1-29 21:06
Ireland Seeks Blockchain Solutions For Public Problems
Malta might not be the only blockchain island- at least not for very long. The Republic of Ireland is seeking to put practical DLT solutions to the test, with a two-day “Blockathon Ireland” event to assert the country’s status as a major blockchain hub. дальше »
2019-1-27 21:32
Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 14–20: Top Stories, Price Movements, Quotes and FUD of the Week
This week in the Hodler’s Digest, Bakkt gets its first acquisition as the government shutdown drags out the approval process, and the ETH hard fork is delayed until February
дальше »2019-1-20 18:55
Cryptocurrency in Africa; A Dilemma Between the Government and Traditional Banks
Africans are yet to fully integrate digital currencies into its highly lucrative economic system and this is mostly because of its very strict governmental policies which have remained firm over time past. дальше »
2019-1-20 17:43
South Korean District to Implement Blockchain for Administrative Transparency
An administrative district in Seoul will expand its experience of smart administration based on blockchain technology
дальше »2019-1-17 11:24
French Tobacco Shops Start Selling Bitcoin Despite Regulatory Uncertainty
Despite the regulatory uncertainty, several tobacco shops in Paris start selling Bitcoin following a November partnership with local crypto startup
дальше »2019-1-10 16:37
Blockchain is Boosting the Health Sector by Unifying Patient Data and Increasing Funding for Medical Research
How the health industry is using blockchain to increase access to medical treatment
дальше »2019-1-9 19:54
Crypto Trailblazer Nick Szabo: Central Banks Could Turn to Crypto to Support Reserves
Cryptocurrency pioneer Nick Szabo has argued that in a context of rising geopolitical uncertainty, central banks could soon turn to cryptocurrencies to shore up their reserves
дальше »2019-1-9 16:38
Maltese Parliament Rejects Claims of Inactivity on Cryptocurrency by Opposition Leader
Malta opposition’s complaints about cryptocurrency approach rejected by parliament
дальше »2019-1-8 11:51
Law Enforcement Inquiries Sent to Kraken Nearly Tripled in 2018
In 2018, crypto exchange Kraken received nearly three times more law enforcement inquiries compared to the previous year
дальше »2019-1-7 22:51
India: Central Bank Report States Crypto Does Not Threaten Financial Stability
The Reserve Bank of India issues its annual financial report, stating that cryptocurrencies pose no threat to the financial industry.
дальше »2019-1-5 21:32
Indian Police Warn Public Against Investing in Cryptocurrencies
Police in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir have warned the public against investing in cryptocurrencies
дальше »2019-1-3 06:25
South African Government Establishes Crypto Assets Regulatory Working Group
A crypto assets regulatory group has been reportedly established by the South African government
дальше »2019-1-3 15:30
Single Global Currency Like BTC Faces Insurmountable Obstacles, Argues Payments Firm CEO
Scott Galit, CEO of New York-headquartered payments processing firm Payoneer, says a single global, non-fiat currency such as Bitcoin is unrealistic
дальше »2018-12-29 19:48
Italy Unveils High-Level Experts to Help Develop Its Official Blockchain Strategy
A national blockchain strategy is the latest move by Italy to catch up with the emerging technology
дальше »2018-12-29 17:32
Italy Announces 30 Experts to Lead National Blockchain Strategy
The Italian government has published a list of 30 experts brought together to develop the nation's blockchain strategy. дальше »
2018-12-29 17:16
India May Legalize Cryptos But Under ‘Strong’ Rules: Report
The Indian government could possibly legalize cryptocurrencies, but with tough terms and conditions attached, a news report suggests. дальше »
2018-12-26 17:01
Indian Officials Met to Discuss Possible Ban on 'Private Cryptocurrencies'
The Indian government is considering imposing a ban on what it calls "private cryptocurrencies," according to an official release. дальше »
2018-10-31 18:20
UK Government Says It Will Update Crypto Tax Guidance By Early Next Year
The UK Cryptoassets Taskforce wants to encourage the development of distributed ledger technology, according to a final report published Monday. дальше »
2018-10-30 22:25
New China Blockchain Rules: The Articles Explained
This week, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released draft regulations for blockchain firms that operate in the country of 1. 4 billion people, and it’s inviting public feedback until Nov. дальше »
2018-10-27 07:10
Australian Government Agency Says Blockchain 'Interesting' But Hyped
Australia's Digital Transformation Agency says blockchain is hyped by firms working with the tech and still has better alternatives. дальше »
2018-10-23 17:00
Japanese Government Working to Simplify Cryptocurrency Tax Filings
Japan's Tax Commission is planning to introduce a new system to make it easier for crypto traders and investors to calculate their profits. дальше »
2018-10-18 11:15
UK Lawmakers Call For Greater Oversight of Crypto Industry
Citing market volatility and consumer risk, the U.K. Treasury Committee called for increased regulation of the cryptocurrency space in a new report. дальше »
2018-9-19 07:00
US Government Programs Focused on Satoshi Nakamoto
Recent investigations have revealed multiple US Government programs focused on discovering the identity of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Take a look. The post US Government Programs Focused on Satoshi Nakamoto appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »