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Japan: Sony and Fujitsu Develop Blockchain-Based Mechanism Tackling Fake Language Proficiency Certificates
Fujitsu Ltd. and Sony Corp. have joined forces to develop a blockchain-based secured and encrypted database to prevent forged Japanese proficiency documents from being made for foreigners seeking resident status to study in the island nation, reports Asahi, February 26, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-27 18:00 | |
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Bahrain Becomes First Arab Nation to Comprehensively Regulate Bitcoin
A couple months ago, CCN reported that Bahrain had completed its draft regulations for cryptocurrencies. The Arab nation has now completed its finalized version of the same, and it hasn’t noted much change in its positive disposition. дальше »
2019-2-27 08:25 | |
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Bahrain Central Bank Unveils Bitcoin Regulations
The central bank of Bahrain (CBB) has issued regulations for businesses engaging in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency-related activities. The Middle East’s tiniest nation becomes the first in the region to provide official government backing for the emerging asset class. дальше »
2019-2-26 01:00 | |
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Korea Bitcoin ETF Approval Depends on US SEC Decision, Admits Stock Exchange Official
South Korea has joined the cryptocurrency community when it comes to waiting for the US’ verdict on Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF). The nation’s sole bourse operator, Korea Exchange (KRX), admitted that it was carefully observing the constantly-unfolding crypto ETF scenario in the US. дальше »
2019-2-24 15:09 | |
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Bahrain Looking to Regulate its Cryptospace and Attract Blockchain Startups
At a time when the cryptocurrency ecosystem is struggling to free itself from the grips of a lengthy bear market, oil-rich Bahrain is making plans to put in place amenable laws that would attract bitcoin-related firms to the region. дальше »
2019-2-22 02:00 | |
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Rakuten (Japan’s Amazon) Soon to Accept Crypto?
Japanese e-commerce platform Rakuten, the nation’s equivalent of Amazon, may soon be accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as payment… The post Rakuten (Japan’s Amazon) Soon to Accept Crypto? appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-2-21 12:32 | |
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Wyoming Passes New Friendly Regulations for Crypto Assets
The Wyoming state government has been expanding its status as a hub for crypto and blockchain technology by passing several new bills this February. According to Wyoming-based blockchain advocate Caitlin Long, the state of Wyoming has recently passed resolution SF0125 on February 14, 2019, claiming that Wyoming “law recognizes property rights in the direct ownership of digital assets. дальше »
2019-2-15 22:18 | |
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Bitcoin a ‘Major Concern’ for the Indian Government, if Used for Payments: Report
India has long been a nation that has taken a hardline stance towards cryptocurrencies. The risks associated with digital currencies such as money laundering and terrorism funding have long fueled the Indian government’s approach to dealing with digital assets. дальше »
2019-2-10 12:15 | |
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Report: Philippines-Based Banking Giant Launching Two-Way Crypto ATMs
When you think of nations with a notable Bitcoin ecosystem, many crypto investors would immediately think of the U. S. , Malta, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea. Yet, many draw little attention to the Philippines, a nation that is seemingly filled to the brim with cryptocurrency users. дальше »
2019-2-10 09:03 | |
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Report: Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) for SME Financing
Small to medium enterprises serve as the backbone to many of the world’s developed and emerging economies. These are companies with fewer than 250 employees, who contribute up to 60 percent of total employment and up to 40 percent of a nation’s income (GDP) to their economies according to the World Bank. дальше »
2019-2-3 15:00 | |
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Kazakhstan Leverages Blockchain Technology Kindergarten Administration
Blockchain technology will be used to manage waiting lists for kindergartens in Kazakhstan, reports local Kazakh news outlet Elorda Info, on January 29, 2019. Blockchain Makes its Way into Kindergartens Kazakhstan seems to be implementing blockchain technology from grass root levels quite literally; a report by a local media outlet posits that the nation willRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-1-31 22:00 | |
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India: Blockchain-powered Funding Network for SMEs to Launch
A consortium of 11 big lenders in India, including the likes of ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank is set to launch the nation’s first blockchain-powered fund for small and medium-scale enterprises, reports Economic Times, January 28, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-30 21:00 | |
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Venezuela Denied Access to Overseas Gold: This is Why Bitcoin is Important
As part of an international effort to wrest power from Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, the Bank of England has denied the nation access to gold deposits stored with the institution. Such instances highlight just why a permissionless store of value like Bitcoin is important on both the global and personal level. дальше »
2019-1-26 02:00 | |
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Top Officials at Two Korean Cryptocurrency Exchanges Face Fraud Indictments
Several of South Korea’s top crypto exchanges have found themselves in hot water, with executives at a couple of exchanges facing criminal charges and jail time. According to a news report on the Korean website Blockinpress, the CEO of Komid, a Korean crypto exchange, has received a three-year prison sentence for committing fraud against investors by artificially inflating the exchange’s actual trading volume. дальше »
2019-1-23 00:57 | |
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Xapo Transfers Key Operations to Switzerland
Global crypto services provider Xapo is moving major operations from its base in Hong Kong to its office in Switzerland. The company is incorporated in the Asian financial hub but that may also change soon due to the friendlier business environment in the Alpine nation. дальше »
2019-1-22 22:55 | |
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Is Valor Really Planning a “Hostile Takeover” of $14 Billion XRP?
A report by media outlet Axios claims that an unknown startup named Valor Foundation is attempting to launch a hostile takeover of the cryptocurrency XRP. This would be the first hostile takeover attempt in the cryptocurrency space. дальше »
2019-1-22 10:00 | |
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Crypto Lawyer Says Government Shutdown Status Will Effect the SEC and Bitcoin ETF Approval Timeline
Owing to the ongoing US govt. shutdown, the nation’s SEC has not been able to carry out its operations as usual. In relation to the matter, Jake Chervinsky who works as a lawyer for Kobre and Kim tweeted out the following message just a few hours back: Due to the shutdown, the SEC issued an […] дальше »
2019-1-18 19:29 | |
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Venezuela Files Complaint With WTO Regarding US Sanctions Targeting Petro
On Jan. 8, the World Trade Organization (WTO) published a dispute settlement request that was filed by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela with regards to executive orders and sanctions maintained by the United States that target Venezuela and the nation’s cryptocurrency, the petro. дальше »
2019-1-16 23:50 | |
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Marshall Islands Updates 2019 Roadmap for Sovereign Cryptocurrency
The Marshall Islands’ plan to issue a sovereign cryptocurrency, dubbed ‘the Sovereign’ (SOV), appears to be progressing, with the Oceanic nation announcing that it will work alongside Steve Tendon, a former adviser to the Maltese Office of the Prime Minister regarding blockchain policy, in developing the virtual currency. дальше »
2019-1-14 21:50 | |
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Japan’s Bitcoin Growth is Set to Explode with Nearly 200 Blockchain Firms Awaiting Crypto Licensing
The cryptocurrency space in Japan continues to grow amid a hard regulatory environment created by Japanese authorities. In general, Japan was always an open country towards digital currencies, but after a few issues in the country that affected the space, the regulatory agency of the nation imposed stricter regulations. The Japanese Financial Services Authority (FSA) […] дальше »
2019-1-12 21:26 | |
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Crypto-Friendly Statesman Takes Over Swiss Presidency
After serving as finance minister of one of the most economically influential nations over the past three years, Ueli Maurer is now starting his term as President of the Swiss Confederation. Given his track record and liberal views regarding fintech regulation, Maurer’s election is considered a positive development for the Alpine nation’s expanding crypto industry. дальше »
2019-1-6 14:00 | |
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Ten Years Later, a Reflection on Bitcoin’s Genesis and Satoshi’s Timing
October 31, 2008, and January 3, 2009. The two dates have cemented themselves with Promethean significance into Bitcoin’s lore. On the October 31, Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin white paper, a constitution of sorts for his revolutionary monetary system and its intrinsic currency. дальше »
2019-1-3 07:14 | |
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Influential Politicians Are Advocating Crypto Around the Globe
Mineable and tradable from anywhere, cryptocurrency is borderless. Its adoption nevertheless hinges in part upon the stance taken by nation states. Politicians have the power to integrate, legitimize and push crypto to the next stage of mainstream adoption. дальше »
2018-12-28 20:28 | |
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ТОП востребованных блокчейн-проектов
Власти и бизнес разных стран часто критикуют криптовалюту, но почти всегда позитивно отзываются о блокчейне. Сегодня сложно представить, чтобы крупная компания не пыталась внедрить эту технологию хотя бы в какой-нибудь элемент своей работы. дальше »
2018-12-27 22:07 | |
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French National Assembly Rejects Plan to Loosen Crypto Taxes
The National Assembly in France has recently shot down proposals to ease up the pressure on tax regulations in the crypto space. As reported by Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-20 22:13 | |
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Japanese Financial Regulator Classify Cryptocurrencies as “Crypto-Assets” to Ward off Consumer Misunderstanding
Japan’s financial regulator has established a classification for cryptocurrencies that are traded online like money, this according to a report from The Japan News on December 15, 2018. Avoiding Confusion According to the article, the nation’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has decided to position bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies under the category of “crypto-assets. дальше »
2018-12-18 03:00 | |
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Bitcoin Extortionists Turn From Blackmail to Bomb Threats
Dozens of U. S. businesses, public buildings, and more have been evacuated in response to a string of bomb threats currently sweeping the nation. The person or persons making the threats, are demanding a sum of Bitcoin be sent to a wallet address, or are threatening to detonate a bomb, potentially harming many in the process. дальше »
2018-12-14 00:51 | |
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Fundraiser Aims to Raise $1M in Cryptocurrencies for Venezuelans
A cryptocurrency “airdrop” fundraiser has been launched to help Venezuelans. People are donating funds via a number of different coins to the citizens of the crisis-stricken South American nation — many of whom are refugees. дальше »
2018-12-11 09:20 | |
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Hong Kong Blockchain Startup Hires China’s Bitcoin Evangelist After He “Quits”
Although China has continued to relentlessly clamp down certain subsets of the crypto industry, the nation’s blockchain scene continues to swell at an unbridled pace, backed by hotshot entrepreneurs, billions in Renminbi (China’s currency), and world-renowned incubators and venture capital consortiums. дальше »
2018-12-5 15:00 | |
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South Korea Is Trialing Blockchain Voting — Here’s What That Means
South Korea will test out a new blockchain voting system this month, sources close to the developments have confirmed to Bitcoin Magazine. Developed by the country’s National Election Commission (NEC) and its Ministry of Science and ICT, the distributed ledger system is based on IBM’s Hyperledger Fabric and will be used to authenticate voters and save voting results in real time. дальше »
2018-12-4 21:41 | |
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VanEck, Cboe and SolidX Meet With SEC to Discuss a Bitcoin ETF
Having met the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in August 2018, officials of VanEck, SolidX and Cboe BZX Exchange have met with the Commission again, in the latest attempt to convince the regulator to approve the nation's first bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to an official presentation submitted to the SEC. дальше »
2018-12-1 01:17 | |
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Swedish Data Centers Become Very Attractive Options for Cryptocurrency Miners
The Norwegian Government recently multiplied the electricity tax rate for data centers extracting cryptocurrencies as they believe that the cryptocurrency industry generates very little value and jobs for the nation. дальше »
2018-11-29 16:00 | |
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AMF Condemns Keplerk’s Plans to Sell Bitcoins via French Tobacco Shops
The nation’s financial regulators have criticized Keplerk, a France-based financial technology (fintech) company, the Autorite des Marches Financiers (AMF) for allying with tobacco retailers in the country to enable them to sell bitcoin to clients through its bitcoin vouchers beginning from January 2019, according to a Finance Magnates report on November 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-27 06:00 | |
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Hong Kong Crypto Trader: China Crackdown On Bitcoin Is Overstated
China’s Crackdown On Crypto Has Been “Very Shallow” Since Bitcoin’s run-up in 2017, many have bashed China for its rapid shift to be averse towards this innovation, with cryptocurrency proponents quickly bashing the nation for its close-mindedness. дальше »
2018-11-26 05:45 | |
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Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) Secures DLT Provider License
Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX), a subsidiary of the Gibraltar Stock Exchange Group (GSX Group) that claims to be aiming to be a world-leading institutional-grade token sale platform and cryptoassets exchange, has announced it has successfully obtained the Gibraltar distributed ledger technology (DLT) provider license from the nation’s Financial Services Commission (GFSC), reported Finextra on November 22, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-25 10:14 | |
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Spain: Financial Watchdog Intensifies Efforts to Make Cryptocurrency Holders Pay Tax
It may soon no longer be business as usual for bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins investors in Spain as the nation’s tax authority, the Agencia Estatal de Administracion Tributaria (AEAT), has reportedly identified at least 15,000 distributed ledger technology (DLT) based virtual currency holders and is now set to make them pay taxes, reported Finance Magnates on November 20, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-22 01:00 | |
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Blockchain Valley Ventures Launches New Unit in Singapore as Part of Asia Expansion Plans
Blockchain Valley Ventures (BVV), a Switzerland-based venture capital firm and accelerator, has announced it is launching a new regional unit in Singapore. The company revealed the move during the Singapore Fintech Festival on November 12, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-13 20:00 | |
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US Excludes Iran’s Central Bank from the Global Financial System
The Central Bank of Iran has been cut off from the global monetary system, after the Swift banking network bowed to U. S. pressure. The move leaves Iran’s 81 million citizens financially excluded and facing serious economic consequences, amidst renewed U. дальше »
2018-11-9 19:10 | |
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University of Guelph Joins Left to Build Mesh Networks in Canadian North
The School of Computer Science at the University of Guelph has partnered with an award-winning startup to revolutionize connectivity across Northern Canada. The Maple Ridge-based tech company Left has teamed up with the University of Guelph to launch a $2. дальше »
2018-11-9 23:04 | |
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Mauritius Regulator to Provide Licenses to Digital Asset Custodians
The authorities in the island nation of Mauritius plan to start issuing custodian licenses to companies holding digital assets on behalf of clients. The financial regulator said the existing licensing regime is not suited for that purpose, although licensees under the new rules will have to comply with similar requirements. дальше »
2018-11-7 16:00 | |
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New Zealand Shows Its Crypto-Friendly Stance, Invests $300k In Crypto Platform
New Zealand is known as a crypto-friendly country. The nation highlighted its stance once more with the government’s recent $300,000 investment into a local cryptocurrency platform. NZ’s Vimba Investment New Zealand’s government recently awarded a $330,000 grant to the cryptocurrency savings and trading platform Vimba, according to an NZ Adviser report. дальше »
2018-11-1 14:29 | |
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Indian Officials Consider Ban on “Private Cryptocurrencies”
Agents of the Indian government have met to formally discuss a possible ban on private cryptocurrency holdings in the nation. On October 30, 2018, the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) issued a press release detailing their recent meeting where they “reviewed the current global and domestic economic situation and financial sector performance. дальше »
2018-11-1 22:37 | |
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SC Johnson Is Countering Ocean Plastic Pollution Using Blockchain Technology
Indonesia boasts of some of the most diverse marine life. Many residents of the Southeast Asian nation depend on this plentiful marine life for food security. However, pollution, especially that created by plastic is putting it at risk. дальше »
2018-10-31 17:59 | |
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WePower (WPR) Collaborates with Elering to Transform Estonia’s Green Energy Ecosystem Via DLT
WePower (WPR), a blockchain-based green energy trading platform, has collaborated with Elering, Estonia’s energy transmission firm, to tokenize a year’s worth of the nation’s grid data, in a first of its kind operation for the country’s energy sector, according to a Green Tech Media report on October 29, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-31 20:00 | |
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CnLedger Crypto News Report Says China Businesses Can Accept Bitcoin Payments Legally
The Chinese government is known to come down hard on anything they see as a threat to the nation. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were no exception. The state had placed a blanket ban in the past in order to protect the Chinese Yuan. дальше »
2018-10-29 00:16 | |
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