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Ethereum dev Virgil Griffith battles North Korea aiding charges against the US
Ethereum developer and Wikiscanner creator Virgil Griffith filed a motion last week to dismiss US government charges of him “aiding” the North Korean government, documents released last week showed. дальше »
2020-10-27 22:30 | |
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Blockchain and the Crisis of Democracy
Starting Monday, in the week preceding the US election, we kick off Blockchain Revolution Global (BRG), a week of important conversations globally about inspiring solutions for new models of business, government, democracy and a new global order. дальше »
2020-10-26 16:29 | |
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BitMEX Now Branded A “High-Risk” Bitcoin Exchange Following U.S. Government Charges
The many milestones achieved this week in the crypto community has not erased the ups and downs in the industry. This month alone, two indictments have rocked the crypto space, and both have included two of Crypto’s high-profile personalities; Arthur Hayes and John McAfee. дальше »
2020-10-8 17:42 | |
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Crypto Market Forecast: W/C 14th September 2020
A curated weekly summary of forward-focused crypto news that matters. This week - Bitcoin hashrate surges as miners switch from Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin SV, the Iranian government gets behind Bitcoin mining - and two new launches on Coinbase дальше »
2020-9-15 19:00 | |
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Bermuda Adds to Cryptocurrency Strategy with Stimulus Stablecoin
The government of the self-governing British territory of Bermuda has taken another major move into cryptocurrency this week. Announced Tuesday, the island country will offer stimulus to its 71,000 residents through the distribution of a stable coin. дальше »
2020-9-2 23:26 | |
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Hyperinflation and Currency Collapse Fears After Zambian President Fires Central Bank Governor
Zambian President Edgar Lungu fired the country’s central bank governor Denny Kalyalya last week sparking fears that government wants to end the institution’s independence. Kaylalya was immediately replaced by Christopher Mvunga who reportedly has close ties to the President. дальше »
2020-8-26 08:30 | |
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HM Treasury to Establish Regulatory ‘Gateway’ For Cryptocurrency Promotions
The British government intends to bring some certain cryptocurrencies in to the scope of financial promotions regulations in a bid to protect UK based consumers. They announced at the beginning of this week that they would be looking to put an end to misleading adverts that put retail investors at risk. According to a proposal […] дальше »
2020-7-21 20:47 | |
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After US Secret Service, Coinbase Strikes a Deal with IRS to Sell its Data
Coinbase has now struck a deal with the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for its Coinbase Analytics blockchain software. According to the public records, available on the government database, the contract was signed on July 14 for $124,950 and will be effective from next week on July 23. It will last for a year with […] дальше »
2020-7-17 18:22 | |
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Escalating Bank Runs Spur Chinese Government to Require Approval for Large Cash Transactions
A series of bank runs has prompted the Chinese government to begin requiring approval for large cash deposits and withdrawals at commercial banks, starting with banks in a northern province. Recently, two bank runs happened within a week as people lost faith in financial institutions amid unprecedented economic contraction. дальше »
2020-7-8 21:25 | |
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Crypto Firms Turn to Government Loans as Pandemic Strikes, Critics Not Pleased
Documents this week showed billion-dollar crypto firms, the likes of ConsenSys, CipherTrace, Bittrex, and Tron, applied for public loans in the U. S. to protect against capital erosion. However, critics aren’t pleased. дальше »
2020-7-8 20:00 | |
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Singapore Blockchain Week 2020 sets the stage with global blockchain experts and regulators
Supported by Singapore’s leading government agencies, industry leaders from across the world will converge for Singapore’s premier blockchain virtual event. Summit will focus on future trends of blockchain technology application, regulations, and enterprise solutions. дальше »
2020-7-7 17:58 | |
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Venezuela Trials Bitcoin for Passport Payments
The Venezuelan government briefly allowed passport applicants to pay with Bitcoin this week. The option was seen on SAIME, Venezuela’s Administrative Service for Identification, Migration and Foreigners. Bitcoin Briefly Accepted... дальше »
2020-6-25 05:12 | |
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Iran: President Rouhani Seeks Renewed National Crypto Strategy
According to a report by Iran-based news site ArzDigital, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has directed the national government to chalk a new strategy for cryptocurrency mining. Iranian President Calls for Clear Crypto Mining Strategy Earlier this week, Iran President Rouhani instructed the officials from the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), energy department and information andRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-5-23 13:07 | |
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Germany to Begin Reopening Economy Next Week as Global Coronavirus Cases Surpass 2M
Coinspeaker Germany to Begin Reopening Economy Next Week as Global Coronavirus Cases Surpass 2MThe German government has decided to reopen the country after an entire month of lockdown in an effort to curb the spread of the new coronavirus pandemic. дальше »
2020-4-16 12:37 | |
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Huawei Pleads with United Kingdom to Keep 5G Rollout Alive
Chinese tech and telecommunications giant Huawei is working to protect one of its most prominent projects, as the firm has now advocated for the UK not to get cold feet on its 5G deployment. Last week, the firm wrote a letter to the British government urging it to keep the planned 5G deployment alive, while […] The post Huawei Pleads with United Kingdom to Keep 5G Rollout Alive appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2020-4-14 08:10 | |
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Bill to Reform US Government Surveillance Measures Extended by Senate
The United States government has moved to broaden its ability to achieve effective surveillance after an essential piece of legislation got a boost in Congress. Earlier this week, members of the U. дальше »
2020-3-18 07:10 | |
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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
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U.S. Recession Trigger Flashes Red – MIT Scientists Give It 6 Months
Inverted yield curves are back in the spotlight this week, as investors rush into government bonds amid the coronavirus pandemic. The post U.S. Recession Trigger Flashes Red – MIT Scientists Give It 6 Months appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-2-19 00:31 | |
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Central Bank of China Pumps 300 Billion Yuan Into Financial System, Cuts Loan Rates
The Chinese government has taken multiple steps so far to contain the economic fallout from the coronavirus epidemic, including interest rate cuts and financial injections worth billions of yuan. It did it again this week, extending the monetary easing provided by the central bank. дальше »
2020-2-18 08:10 | |
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US Department of Justice Is Criminalizing Onchain Privacy, Starting With Mixers
The American government’s long-running war on privacy escalated this week following the arrest of Coin Ninja’s Larry Harmon on money laundering charges. A Department of Justice statement that “seeking to obscure virtual currency transactions in this way [using mixers] is a crime” means that bitcoiners risk prosecution simply for exercising their right to privacy. дальше »
2020-2-14 15:00 | |
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The UK Is Quietly Preparing To Chase Unpaid Crypto Taxes
The British Government has requested that cryptocurrency exchanges hand over user identity data and transaction histories. HMRC, the U. K. tax authority, is expected to pursue unpaid tax revenues from the past three to four years. дальше »
2019-8-9 20:05 | |
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British Tax Division Resorts to Gathering Intel From Crypto Exchanges To Find Tax Evaders
The tax authority of the United Kingdom, HM Revenue & Customs, has recently revealed that it is about to take data from exchanges in order to get unpaid taxes. Three major exchanges, CEX.IO, Coinbase, and eToro, received letters last week that demanded them to give information about their customers to the government. According to reports, […] дальше »
2019-8-7 22:49 | |
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Walmart Cryptocurrency Won't Suffer Facebook's Dismal Libra Fate: Analyst
Cowen, a veteran analyst and research group, believes that Walmart will face less political opposition than Facebook if and when it decides to launch its own cryptocurrency. Government Likes Walmart Better Than Facebook? Walmart revealed last week that it was looking into the creation of a stablecoin, via a patent filing. дальше »
2019-8-7 20:23 | |
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Bitcoin Price Could Surpass $15,000 This Week: Max Keiser
Early Bitcoin investor Max Keiser tweeted today that he foresees Bitcoin price smashing through the $15,000 mark sometime this week amid troubles with centralized government and banking The Bulls are Back in Town The price of Bitcoin has made a noticeable comeback this summer, coming from a low of $5,500 in early May to a top of nearly $13,000 in late June. дальше »
2019-8-4 08:56 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Set For Huge Boost As FED Prepares To Announce Interest Rates Cut This Week
Bitcoin has been struggling for the last few weeks. One major concern for its drag has been its weakened technicals. Bitcoin has lost in dominance as well as trading volume. With the asset currently below 10K, it is in dire need of a positive trigger. дальше »
2019-7-29 13:23 | |
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How Government Agencies Make Criminals of Crypto Traders
A New Jersey man has been indicted this week for converting over $2 million to bitcoin and operating a private exchange business not registered with the U. S. Secretary of the Treasury. According to a July 24 press release by the U. дальше »
2019-7-26 07:45 | |
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Bitcoin could hit new lows as US Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin warns of impending strict regulations
CNBC’s Squawk Box held a live interview with the US Secretary of Treasury, Steven Mnuchin earlier yesterday. During the interview, Mr Mnuchin spoke on cryptocurrency, bitcoin mostly, for the second time this past week. дальше »
2019-7-20 12:42 | |
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Bitcoin Still Legal In India; Crypto Regulation in Works
Bitcoin will remain legal in India while the government works on regulations, a minister has said in new positive comments on the fate of the industry. Finance Minister: Bitcoin Regulations Coming Responding to a request for clarity on the state’s view of cryptocurrency, Anurag Thakur, India’s Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs, firmly denied any token was illegal. дальше »
2019-7-19 10:59 | |
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India May Ban Bitcoin And Cryptocurrencies Except ‘Digital Rupee’
India is preparing to do the impossible by banning cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin in any form, a newly leaked document revealed this week. Alleged Draft Law ‘Prohibits’ Bitcoin & Crypto Uploaded to sharing site Scribd by local blockchain and tech lawyer, Varun Sethi, the document allegedly shows the preliminary text of a new law designed to “prohibit the use of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-16 19:00 | |
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Treasury Secretary Seals Bitcoin’s Impending Death by a Thousand Cuts
Following Donald Trump’s sudden and mysterious tweets regarding bitcoin last week, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin held an unexpected press conference on Monday. He used coded language telegraphing the end of bitcoin and cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-16 04:30 | |
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John McAfee Offers His Crypto Expertise to the Cuban Government
Interesting developments in Cuba have led to John McAfee offering his expertise in cryptocurrency to the Cuban government. Earlier this week, Cuba said they would study the use of cryptocurrency to circumvent U. дальше »
2019-7-7 16:00 | |
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Cuba’s government is considering using cryptocurrency to bypass US sanctions
Cuba‘s government is eyeing the potential use of cryptocurrency to boost its economy. The proposal forms part of a series of measures seeking to improve the country’s deepening criss exacerbated by US sanctions. дальше »
2019-7-3 12:03 | |
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British MP Reveals the UK Gov’s Appetite for Blockchain Tech at London Summit
Delegates of the recent London Blockchain Summit, held for its 3rd year at the London Olympia in Hammersmith last week, heard how various government departments in the United Kingdom are implementing blockchain technology to support their daily operations. дальше »
2019-7-2 19:24 | |
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Iran: Bitcoin Miners Move into Mosques to Dodge Electricity Bills
Clever bitcoin miners in Iran are setting up shop in local mosques to swerve costly electricity bills, but the Government are hot on their heels. Photo Purports To Show Mosque Miners As social media users and the local press report this week, around one hundred miners are now participating in the Bitcoin network from local mosques. дальше »
2019-6-28 17:00 | |
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Italy’s Planned Mini-BOTS Draw Comparisons To ‘ICO Utility Tokens’
Doubts were raging over Italy’s plans to issue a new currency called ‘mini-bots’ this week after it appeared it would have nothing whatsoever backing its value. Italy’s Paper Backed By Nothing Italy, which is suffering from a crippling debt crisis, is constantly seeking a way out of the red, but its populist government has failed to strike any form of deal with the European Union. дальше »
2019-6-14 14:00 | |
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Google Trends Shows Bitcoin Is About to Explode in South Korea
South Korea has long been a key region for Bitcoin adoption. Now its government and banks are coming around, Googe Trends reveals an interesting pattern. Every day for the last week, South Koreans have been waking up with Bitcoin on their minds. дальше »
2019-6-14 01:00 | |
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Italy’s Terrifying Currency Scheme is Insanely Bullish for Bitcoin
By CCN Markets: The Italian government is mulling the decision to issue a “parallel currency” in a move that could plunge the eurozone into crisis – and provide the best case yet for mass bitcoin adoption. дальше »
2019-6-14 16:15 | |
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Bitcoin Agitator John McAfee Runs Afoul of Bahamas Anti-Corruption Czar
By CCN Markets: After vowing to “f**king bury” the U. S. government over the weekend, Bitcoin firebrand John McAfee has now ruffled the feathers of the Bahamas’ anti-corruption czar, according to Tribune 242. дальше »
2019-6-13 17:56 | |
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Cash Is King In Hong Kong As Thousands Choose Financial Privacy
Hong Kong is waking up to the benefits of financial privacy using cash, reports claim, as protesters seek to hide their movements and identity. Hong Kong Pays Cash To ‘Avoid Tracking’ According to various reports surfacing on social media this week, participants in the ongoing rallies against the Hong Kong government are choosing to abandon payment methods which could track them. дальше »
2019-6-12 12:00 | |
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Venture Capitalist: India’s Ban on Bitcoin Will Only Increase Interest in the Country
This week, a report claims that certain government departments across the country are supporting an outright ban on the “sale, purchase and issuance of all types” or crypto including Bitcoin, and could lead to a jail sentence for up to 10-years in prison for using the digital asset class as its intended. дальше »
2019-6-8 04:02 | |
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Saifedean Ammous: It’s ‘Not Certain’ That Bitcoin Is Government-Proof
Bitcoin is not free from the threat of government interference, ‘The Bitcoin Standard’ author Saifedean Ammous warned mainstream media this week. Ammous: BTC Up 18 Million Percent Speaking in an interview with German finance magazine Boerse Online, Ammous, who is well known as one of the biggest active Bitcoin bulls, said that despite being technically unstoppable, Bitcoin still faces its enemies. дальше »
2019-6-3 17:00 | |
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Man Sentenced for Illegal Money Transmission Services on LocalBitcoins
U. S. citizen Morgan Rockcoons has been sentenced to fines and prison time for running unlicensed money exchange services on LocalBitcoins. Advertising himself on the peer-to-peer bitcoin trading network, Rockcoons made more than 1,000 transactions with hundreds of different users. дальше »
2019-6-1 18:55 | |
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Two more universities get into blockchain education with specialized online courses
This week sees two more universities get into the blockchain game by offering courses in cryptocurrency, fintech, and distributed ledger technology. Earlier this week, Ireland‘s Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation Heather Humphreys launched the country’s first Master’s in blockchain technology. дальше »
2019-5-31 13:08 | |
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US Copyright Office Clarifies Craig Wright's Bitcoin Filing
Earlier this week, a press representative for Craig Wright issued a press release claiming the US Copyright Office was the first government agency to recognize him as Satoshi Nakamoto. Now the Copyright Office has released its own statement, making it clear it did no such thing. дальше »
2019-5-24 18:32 | |
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Kenya is allegedly selling citizen data to highest corporate bidder
According to Dr. Roselyn K. Akombe, Chief of Policy Planning and Guidance at the United Nations and ex-commissioner of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the country’s government is going to sell all the citizen data collected through the Huduma Namba exercise to the highest bidder. дальше »
2019-5-22 18:13 | |
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John McAfee Living in a Constant State of Paranoia Launches Podcast
By CCN: Following John McAfee’s triumphant return to Twitter after a brief hiatus, the software mogul and his wife on Tuesday announced a new podcast about life on the run. What happened last week. дальше »
2019-5-22 03:30 | |
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