South Korea to Double Blockchain Trials in Public Sector Next Year

The South Korean government is literally doubling down on its efforts to trial blockchain in the public sector for 2019. дальше »

2018-9-4 12:03

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Chinese Government Continues Cryptocurrency Suppression

China has a population that is becoming increasingly interested in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies; but, its government has also been ratcheting up efforts to suppress the growth of digital assets amongst the country’s people. дальше »

2018-8-25 12:12

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Chinese Government could be opposing their Giant Strides in Blockchain

Recently, a news was published from an agency of the Chinese government on the ratings of some cryptocurrencies and tokens, where Eos which is also known as Chinese ethereum came out as the top in rating when compared to others in the crypto market. дальше »

2018-8-24 22:20

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China Issues First Tax Authority-Approved Invoice on Blockchain

The first tax authority-approved digital invoice on the blockchain has been issued in Shenzhen, as part of a pilot ecosystem co-developed by Tencent and Chinese authorities

2018-8-10 20:02

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FT: UK MP Resigns From Two Blockchain Roles Over 'Secret’ ICO Pay Deal Controversy

The former chair of the UK Tory party has resigned from two blockchain-related roles after media allegations of an undisclosed ICO pay deal

2018-8-3 20:00

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Australian State Government Invests in Crypto Startup to Promote Regional Tourism

The state government of Queensland, Australia, has invested in a digital currency tourism startup to boost the tourism industry in the province

2018-8-2 04:56

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Iran ‘Preparing Ground’ for National Cryptocurrency to Dodge US Sanctions

Iran will likely launch a national cryptocurrency to skirt sanctions, says official

2018-7-26 17:35

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Catalonian Government to Develop Plan for Blockchain Technology Integration

Catalonia’s government will work on a strategy to implement blockchain across all public administrative activities

2018-7-25 16:27

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One of Top IT Industry Trade Associations Publishes Blockchain Guidebook for Public Sector

One of IT industry’s top trade associations published a blockchain guidebook today, calling it one of the “most talked about” but “least understood” emerging technologies

2018-7-24 19:56

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Libertarian Party Gubernatorial Campaign to Accept BTC Despite Unclear Legal Framework

The Libertarian Party candidate for Wisconsin governor will accept BTC donations, noting that he will “push all the way back” if the Ethics Commission files a complaint

2018-7-24 14:21

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Chinese City of Nanjing Launches $1.5 Billion Fund for Local Blockchain Projects

Chinese city of Nanjing has launched a $1.48 billion blockchain investment fund to foster the token economy and public projects

2018-7-24 23:32

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Coinbase Now Has Its Own Political Action Committee

Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange has formed its own political action committee

2018-7-21 07:04

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Ukrainian Financial Stability Council Supports Regulatory Concept for Cryptocurrencies

The Financial Stability Council of Ukraine supported a regulatory concept of crypto regulation that involves recognizing cryptocurrencies as a financial instrument

2018-7-21 06:22

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Malta Regulator Tells Blockchain Companies to Wait Before Applying for Approvals and Authorization

Maltese regulators have told blockchain companies to wait for a public announcement from the agency before filing a request for approvals and authorizations

2018-7-21 02:05

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Coinbase Reportedly Secures $20 Billion Hedge Fund Through Its Prime Brokerage Services

Coinbase has reportedly attracted a $20 bln hedge fund on its custody service, shortly after denying its own report of being approved for trading securities by the SEC

2018-7-21 22:44

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Japan: Internal Affairs Minister Denies Involvement in Crypto-Related Gov’t Investigation

Japan’s Internal Affairs minister has denied her participation in a government investigation into the operation of a unregistered crypto exchange

2018-7-20 05:28

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Coinbase Gets Regulator Approval to List Digital Coins Considered to be Securities

Cryptocurrency platform Coinbase has been authorized by the SEC to list digital coins considered to be securities on their platform

2018-7-17 01:24

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Korean Internet Agency to Develop Blockchain Platform With Housing Finance Corporation

The Korea Internet & Security Agency signs MOU with land and housing corporation to develop blockchain-powered e-documents storage

2018-7-17 00:09

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The Dangers of Perceived Anonymity: Russian Hackers’ Bitcoin Trail

This is how some Russians invest in Bitcoin

2018-7-17 21:51

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Greek Court Rules to Extradite Alexander Vinnik, Accused of Laundering $4 Bln in Bitcoin

Greek court rules to extradite Alexander Vinnik to France on charges of laundering $4 bln in Bitcoin

2018-7-15 22:40

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South Korean Regulators to Introduce New Rules for Crypto and Blockchain

South Korean lawmakers are to present drafts of bills aimed at developing new rules for crypto, blockchain, and ICOs in the country

2018-7-12 03:46

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Riyadh Municipality Partners with IBM to Develop Blockchain for Government Services

Riyadh municipality in Saudi Arabia has partnered with IBM to jointly design a blockchain strategy to improve services in the government sector

2018-7-12 01:59

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New EU Directive Sets Stricter Transparency Rules for Digital Currencies

The EU Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive has come into force, setting new rules for European financial watchdogs to monitor cryptocurrencies

2018-7-11 01:51

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Former World Bank Chief Economist: Bitcoin Will Fail as Governments Increase Regulation

Three U.S. economists offer harsh criticism of Bitcoin, claiming that it’s doomed to be “regulated into oblivion”

2018-7-10 02:35

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Germany's Finance Ministry: State-Issued Digital Currency Has ‘Not Well Understood’ Risks

Germany’s Ministry of Finance says issuing a central bank digital currency contains "a number of risks that are not well understood"

2018-7-7 01:46

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Malta Passes Blockchain Bills Into Law, ‘Confirming Malta as the Blockchain Island’

The Maltese parliament has passed three bills into law which establish a regulatory framework for the blockchain sector in the country

2018-7-5 05:18

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President of Uzbekistan Signs Decree on Blockchain Integration, Tax Exclusions for Crypto

The Uzbek president has signed a decree on the integration of blockchain into governmental agencies in order to modernize administration, stimulate the economy

2018-7-5 03:37

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Blockchain “could” save the UK government billions of pounds and reshape social structure, a new report claims

2018-7-4 15:21

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Will Cryptocurrencies Preserve Their Popularity in Greece? Expert Take

Greece signed a historical debt deal. Does it still need crypto?

2018-7-4 14:51

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Zug’s Head of Comms Calls City Blockchain Voting Test a ‘Success’, Despite Low Turnout

Zug’s blockchain-based municipal vote trial was deemed a “success” by the city’s head of communication, despite low voter turnout

2018-7-3 15:37

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Bermuda to Create New Class of Bank for Serving Fintech and Blockchain Companies

Bermuda is planning to introduce amendments to the Banking Act in order to provide banking services to local blockchain and fintech companies

2018-7-3 07:13

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Japanese Financial Services Agency to Change Crypto Exchange Regulations

Japan’s financial regulator the Financial Services Agency is considering to change the legal basis for how it regulates cryptocurrency exchanges

2018-7-3 06:41

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Poland: Crypto Industry Group Blasts Banks for Refusing Accounts to Crypto Businesses

Poland: new complaint claims banks have been unlawfully closing or refusing bank accounts of crypto businesses

2018-6-29 22:32

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'Infect and Collect': Cryptojacking Up 629% in Q1 2018, Says McAfee Report

Cryptojacking malware activity rose an astonishing 629 percent in the first quarter of 2018, according to a new June report from cyber security firm McAfee Labs

2018-6-29 14:15

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Russia: Financial University to Store Diplomas via Blockchain

The Financial University of Russia has implemented blockchain technology to store diplomas issued over the past 10 years

2018-6-28 00:44

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Hacked S. Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Confirms It Will Reimburse Affected Users

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb stated it will reimburse users affected by the $30 mln hack that took place two days ago

2018-6-21 21:36

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Brazil’s Central Bank Develops Blockchain Data Sharing Platform for Financial Regulators

Brasil’s security and exchange commission, pension authority will be able to share data with the central bank’s new blockchain platform

2018-6-21 01:28

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Canada is Closing up Every way that Allows Criminals to Use Bitcoin For Fraud

Crypto-Friendly Canada Set to Increase Regulatory Oversight in its Cryptocurrency Ecosystem to Eliminate Bad Actors. So far, 2018 has been a year crypto regulation, with quite many nations working tirelessly round the clock to sanitize their blockchain-based digital currency industry by formulating guidelines to govern the nascent space. дальше »

2018-6-21 22:59

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Uruguay to Develop Crypto Regulations, Focusing on Innovation

The Uruguayan chamber of fintech is forming a committee that will develop the country’s crypto regulation framework

2018-6-20 14:15

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John McAfee Will No Longer Promote ICOs, Cites ‘SEC Threats’

John McAfee, founder of the eponymous antivirus software, said he will no longer work with ICOs or promote them due to “SEC threats”

2018-6-20 01:44

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Japan: 16 Arrested in Monero Cryptojacking Case, Local Media Report

Japan’s prosecutors have arrested 16 individuals suspected of involvement in illegal case of cryptojacking in Japan

2018-6-17 01:04

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Italy and Crypto: Naples Mayor Talks About City’s Focus Group to Promote Blockchain and Possible Municipal ICO

Southern Italian city launches a working group to develop blockchain initiatives, exclusive interview with Naples Mayor

2018-6-16 16:22

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Chinese City Causes Confusion with Digital Asset Exchange Proposal

A city government in China is mulling the creation of a "blockchain digital asset exchange," but no one is quite sure what it means. дальше »

2018-6-15 11:00

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Thai SEC Reveals 5 out of 50 ICO Applicants ‘Ready’ to Raise Funds Under New Laws

Thailand: only 5 out of 50 ICO applicants are “ready” to raise funds under new regulations in the country

2018-6-14 18:56

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Michigan Introduces Bill to Prosecute Persons Who ‘Falsely Alter’ Data on Blockchain

The Michigan state legislature has proposed two bills that classify altering blockchain data as a crime

2018-6-14 03:48

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Malta Emerges as World’s Cryptocurrency Hub Despite EU’s TAX3 Investigation: Expert Take

Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has described his country as the global trailblazer in the regulation of blockchain-based businesses

2018-6-12 11:19

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Lithuanian Gov’t Releases ICO Guidelines That Aim to Create ‘Certainty and Transparency’

Releasing new ICO ‘guidelines’, Lithuania’s gov’t says the “brave new crypto economy world is here to stay”

2018-6-11 19:27

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