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ACLU demands FBI explain request to wiretap Facebook Messenger
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) today filed a motion with a Federal court requesting documents pertaining to an FBI attempt to force Facebook to hack its own Messenger service be unsealed. дальше »
2018-11-29 01:26 | |
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A First: U.S. Treasury Makes Bitcoin Addresses Focal Point in Sanctions
For the first time, the U. S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has traced illicit bitcoin activity to the public addresses of two sanctioned individuals. дальше »
2018-11-29 21:41 | |
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Op Ed: SEC’s Latest Declaration Creates Legal Minefield for Digital Assets
On November 16, 2018, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a public statement clarifying its intent to regulate activities involving the issuance and trading of digital assets. дальше »
2018-11-21 01:44 | |
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U.S. Government Funding Blockchain: Department of Homeland Security Accepting Proposals
The Department of Homeland Security posted a solicitation for proposals for companies that can improve government processes using the blockchain. Accepted proposals would receive up to $800,000 in government funding. дальше »
2018-11-19 20:00 | |
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Thailand Government to Use Blockchain to Tackle Tax Avoidance
The government of Thailand has announced plans to adopt distributed ledger technology to fight tax avoidance. Director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas said the Revenue Department intends to use blockchain to verify whether taxes were paid correctly and to speed up the tax refund process. дальше »
2018-11-6 03:00 | |
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Indian researchers built the country’s very first native microprocessor
India has taken its first step in microprocessor development thanks to a research team of Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M). The researchers have built the country’s first native microprocessor, ‘Shakti. дальше »
2018-11-2 15:57 | |
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India revives its porn ban by blocking 827 adult sites
The Indian government is reviving its efforts in its war on pornography this week by ordering telecom companies and ISPs to ban 827 adult sites from their networks. This directive follows an order from the Uttarakhand High Court, which found 857 sites to contain adult content – similar to an order issued back in 2015. дальше »
2018-10-26 12:49 | |
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Japanese Financial Services Authority Approves Self-Regulation for Crypto
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has granted self-regulatory status to the country's cryptocurrency industry, giving the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) authority to oversee the space, according to a Reuters report. дальше »
2018-10-25 21:29 | |
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3 Suspicious Crypto Projects Under Investigation in North Dakota
US government agencies are actively cracking down on illicit offerings pertaining to cryptocurrencies. This week, another three projects were shut down through cease & desist letters. All of these projects are active in North Dakota, where the local Securities Department is keeping a close eye on these proceedings. дальше »
2018-10-17 16:00 | |
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HM Land Registry to Revolutionize Land Registration with DLT
Her Majesty’s (HM) Land Registry, a non-ministerial department of the U. K. government, has joined forces with Methods software firm to integrate distributed ledger technology into its research and development initiative called Digital Street, which is aimed at revolutionizing the land registration and property buy-sell process in the United Kingdom, according to a news release by Gov. дальше »
2018-10-3 17:00 | |
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Three Fraudulent Crypto Companies Sanctioned by North Dakota Government
On Sept. 26th, North Dakota Securities Commissioner Karen Tyler issued cease and desist orders for three companies in her state that may have been offering fraudulent ICOs. The North Dakota Securities Department’s official release states that these orders were issued as part of an ongoing operation called Operation Cryptosweep, a multi-jurisdiction operation involving over 40 securities […] The post Three Fraudulent Crypto Companies Sanctioned by North Dakota Government appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-2 10:00 | |
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Austria to Auction €1.15 billion Worth of Bonds on Ethereum’s Blockchain
The Austrian government announced on September 27, 2018, the auction of €1. 15 billion ($1. 35 billion) worth of government bonds on the Ethereum blockchain. The sale begins on October 2 with operations overseen by Oesterreichische Kontrollbank (OeKB), one of Austria’s biggest banks. дальше »
2018-9-29 21:00 | |
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IBM/MIT Connection Science Issue Report on the Role of Blockchain in Government
On September 24, 2018, MIT Connection Science and IBM issued a 41-page joint report on the results of three roundtable discussions on the role of Blockchain in government. дальше »
2018-9-27 22:12 | |
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“Someone’s Got to Be the Voice of Reason” — Kraken Responds to NY AG Report
The New York Attorney General’s office has pointed a finger at cryptocurrency exchange Kraken for “potential” violation of state regulations. Now, the San Francisco–based exchange is firing back, saying it does not appreciate what it sees as implications of illegality. дальше »
2018-9-21 18:10 | |
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Berkeley Professor Questions Stablecoin Viability in Unflattering Op-Ed
University of Berkeley Professor Barry Eichengreen has taken a swipe at the viability of stablecoins in an op-ed published on Project Syndicate. The critique, entitled “The Stable-Coin Myth,” argues stablecoins are not automatically "viable" just because they are pegged to an asset, though Eichengreen does believe they have an advantage over "conventional cryptocurrencies" such as bitcoin which he says "is highly unstable" and "unattractive as units of account. дальше »
2018-9-13 18:07 | |
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Canada Delays Regulation of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Companies
The Canadian government has postponed the release of its final regulations for cryptocurrency and blockchain companies. The final published regulations were due this fall, but the government now says they won’t be published in the Canada Gazette until late 2019. дальше »
2018-8-28 20:18 | |
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Vietnamese Government Bans Mining Hardware Imports
Following a high-level proposal in July to ban the importation of all cryptocurrency mining equipment into Vietnam, the Vietnamese Customs Department has announced a total ban on all mining rig imports, according to a local news outlet. дальше »
2018-8-16 21:58 | |
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Vietnamese Stop Importing Bitcoin Mining Rigs as Import Ban Looms
Vietnamese businesses and individuals have stopped importing bitcoin mining equipment into the country since the beginning of July, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department. This follows the government’s efforts to pass a law banning the import of bitcoin mining rigs into Vietnam. дальше »
2018-8-13 05:50 | |
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Poloniex Crypto Exchange Is Under Fire For Allegedly Turning Deaf Ears to Complaining Customers
Delaware-based cryptocurrency exchange platform Poloniex is currently under some pretty high-level investigation by the Department of Justice (DoJ). Interestingly, the approach by which the government agency is making its findings is rather not the conventional style. дальше »
2018-7-28 16:42 | |
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Catalonian Government Plans Use of Blockchain in Public Administration
The government of Catalonia is developing a formal plan and strategy to implement blockchain in public administration activities and become “a pioneer in the implementation of this technology,” according to an official release. дальше »
2018-7-28 16:23 | |
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Iran Designs National Digital currency as New US Assents Linger
Iran may soon issue its own cryptocurrency as a way to bypass new economic sanctions enacted by U. S. President Donald Trump. A plan to develop an “indigenous” cryptocurrency is currently on the agenda of the government’s Science and Technology Department, according to Iran’s official news outlet PressTV. дальше »
2018-7-26 13:59 | |
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South Korea’s Financial Innovation Bureau Will Legitimize Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
South Korean government officials are taking a very interesting stance on cryptocurrencies. Although they want to bring more legitimacy to this industry, it will need to happen through regulatory efforts first and foremost. дальше »
2018-7-24 19:00 | |
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US DoE Grants Grid7 $1 Million For Decentralized Energy Grid Development
The United States Government Will Be Backing a Decentralized Energy Grid Blockchain technology seems to be backed by governments. This time, the United States Department of Energy (DoE) announced it will award over $1 million dollars to a blockchain startup. дальше »
2018-7-18 01:33 | |
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Ripple (XRP) Appoints Dan Morgan from UK Govt. as Head of EU Regulatory Relations
Dan Morgan From The UK Govt. Is Ripple’s Head Of EU Regulatory Relations Ripple recently revealed that it has hired Dan Morgan to be its Head of European Regulatory Relations. Dan previously worked at the UK government as a Fintech Sector specialist at the Department of International Trade. This move comes after the addition of […] дальше »
2018-7-18 23:26 | |
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DoE Backs Blockchain Energy Platform with $1 Million US Grant
The U. S. Department of Energy (DoE) has announced it will award 95 grants for a total of $95 million to 80 businesses in 26 states. One beneficiary is blockchain business Grid7, which is set to receive almost $1 million as a government grant. дальше »
2018-7-18 23:00 | |
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US Government Backs DLT-Based Energy Grid With $1 Million Grant
A small energy blockchain startup based in Colorado received a grant of nearly $1 million from the U.S. Department of Energy. дальше »
2018-7-17 09:15 | |
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US Government Backs Decentralized Energy Grid With $1 Million Grant
A blockchain-focused solar power startup based in Colorado has received a grant of nearly $1 million from the U.S. Department of Energy. дальше »
2018-7-17 09:15 | |
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US DoJ Charges 12 Russian Officials for ‘Interference’ with Election
The U. S. Department of Justice (DoJ) released an indictment on July 13 charging twelve Russian nationals with committing federal crimes — funded by cryptocurrencies — with the aim of “interfering” in the 2016 U. дальше »
2018-7-14 01:07 | |
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US President Donald Trump Creates Task Force To Curb Crypto Fraud
A new task force has been formed by the US government to protect consumers from threats related to money laundering, investment schemes targeting virtual currencies. An executive order signed by President Donald Trump listed the Justice Department and agencies including the SEC, the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as leaders of […] The post US President Donald Trump Creates Task Force To Curb Crypto Fraud appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-7-13 18:31 | |
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Donald Trump Establishes Executive Order For Consumer Protection From Bitcoin
President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, is alleged to have established an executive order with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to ensure that cryptocurrency related crime falls as part of a special consumer protection entity within the DOJ. дальше »
2018-7-12 14:00 | |
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India says ‘yes’ to net neutrality
It’s official: at long last, the Indian government has approved net neutrality to ensure that all web traffic is treated fairly, and that internet service providers won’t block, throttle, or favor any content or services (with a few reasonable exceptions). дальше »
2018-7-12 08:45 | |
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Digital Isle of Man Joins the British Blockchain Association
One of the earliest adopters of blockchain technology — the Digital Isle of Man (Digital IOM) — is now an official member of the British Blockchain Association (BBA). дальше »
2018-7-6 17:27 | |
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DOJ, U.S. Agencies Seize Over $12M Bitcoin in a Slew of Dark Web Busts
The U. S. Department of Justice, in cooperation with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Secret Service (USSS), the Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), have apprehended more than 35 dark web drugs and arms dealers in a nation-wide bust. дальше »
2018-6-27 20:26 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] in exchange for drugs: US State to confiscate $24 million!
The U. S. Government is trying to relinquish 4,000 Bitcoin tokens that were seized amidst a crackdown of merchants on dark web commercial centers – a sum that values over $24 million at the time of writing. дальше »
2018-6-27 16:27 | |
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Swiss Government Councilor: Blockchain Will ‘Penetrate Our Whole Economy’
One of the seven members of Switzerland’s collective head of state stated that blockchain will someday “penetrate our entire economy,” according to a transcript published by the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research today, June 21. дальше »
2018-6-22 00:56 | |
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New US Govt Ethics Guidance Asks Execs To Declare Their Crypto-Money
In the latest run-up to cryptocurrency regulation in the US, the Department of Ethics has directed its senior executives to declare ownership of virtual currencies. The US Office of Government Ethics deems virtual currencies to be a “property” which can be used for further investment or production of income, under its Ethics in Government Act […] The post New US Govt Ethics Guidance Asks Execs To Declare Their Crypto-Money appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-6-20 20:50 | |
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UK Says Financial Literacy More Important Than Cryptocurrency Curriculum
After the big stormy debate on introducing cryptocurrency curriculum in the United Kingdom’s education system, a mid-path policy was finally announced by the government. Department of Education in the UK (DfE) it appears will not commence any curriculum aimed at cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-6-18 16:08 | |
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Proposed Regulations Could Cause Major Shifts in Canadian Crypto Businesses
Canada’s government has released draft regulations for “virtual currencies” with a consultation period of 90 days, saying that proposed regulatory changes could mean a loss of $60 million over 10 years for businesses that deal in cryptocurrencies but will improve Canada’s international reputation and make it easier for crypto businesses to deal overseas. дальше »
2018-6-13 20:24 | |
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