Regulations Roundup: This Fall May Bring More Crypto-Friendly Jurisdictions

August is not the best period for important decisions but it seems a good time to sketch plans for the second active half of the year. Authorities in several countries have shared their intentions regarding the regulation and oversight of the crypto space. дальше »

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St. Petersburg is ready to host the second international forum – Blockchain Life 2018 -on November 7-8

Following the event’s groundbreaking success in 2017, Blockchain Life 2018 is all set to make a comeback to Russian and Eastern Europe’s leading venue Expoforum in St. Petersburg. Scheduled to be held on November 7-8, this year’s forum is expected to bring together over 5000 participants from more than 70 countries across the globe. дальше »

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Ripple Still Want To Take On China, Will XRP Become The Next NEO?

Ripple’s international expansion may have been put on hold recently, whilst they battle the courts in the United States, this however doesn’t mean that their international expansion isn’t still a project on the horizon for the company. дальше »

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St. Petersburg is ready to host the second international forum – Blockchain Life 2018 -on November 7-8

Following the event’s groundbreaking success in 2017, Blockchain Life 2018 is all set to make a comeback to Russian and Eastern Europe’s leading venue Expoforum in St. Petersburg. Scheduled to be held on November 7-8, this year’s forum is expected to bring together over 5000 participants from more than 70 countries across the globe. One […] дальше »

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Jamaican Stock Exchange To Allow Crypto Trading

The move could signal a desire not to be left behind as other Caribbean countries embrace blockchain tech.

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Cybercriminals Are Now Targeting American, Russian and Chinese Crypto Exchange Users

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting crypto exchange users in a bid to obtain their username and password to gain access to their crypto holdings. What’s even more alarming is that these hackers seem to prefer crypto exchange users from three countries — USA, Russia and China. дальше »

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World Blockchain Roadshow By IDACB In Seoul

IDACB constantly reaches new horizons, visits new countries and meets new people.

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Binance Academy Launches to Improve Blockchain Education

Blockchain has influenced various industries over the world, but some people remain unaware of the impact the technology has had and will have in the future. Many countries understand the importance of blockchain moving forward and have taken the initiative to educate about this technology. дальше »

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Fertility app blamed for 37 unwanted pregnancies is now FDA approved in the USA

On August 10, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) made a surprising move by officially approving fertility app Natural Cycles in the USA. Though the fertility app was approved in Europe last year, has over 700,000 users, and is available in 161 countries, Natural Cycles hasn’t gone without its controversies. дальше »

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India will launch its first crewed space mission by 2022

Addressing the nation on its 72nd Independence Day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the country will send an Indian astronaut to space by 2022. That’s big, because if India can make its Mission Gaganyaan happen, it will become one of the only countries in the world – along with the US, Russia, and China – to have pulled off a crewed space mission. дальше »

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Wyre Adds MakerDAO Stablecoin Pairing for Global Money Transfers

Blockchain money transfer company Wyre has announced a partnership with MakerDAO, creator of the Dai stablecoin, to offer Dai as part of a fiat-crypto trading pair in more than 30 countries across the world including the U. дальше »

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MakerDAO and Wyre partner to provide access to Dai Stablecoin in over 30 countries

MakerDAO, the creator of Dai, a decentralized stablecoin based on the Ethereum blockchain, and Wyre, a blockchain money transfer company operating a regulated global payment infrastructure, today announced the availability of fast and compliant conversion. дальше »

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Winners Emerge in the European Investment Bank (EIB) Blockchain Hackathon

According to a Finextra report on August 13, 2018, a team of programmers from EY have won the distributed ledger technology (DLT) hackathon organized by the European Investment Bank (EIB) aimed at formulating fail-proof methods to redesign the transaction processing of commercial paper with blockchain technology. дальше »

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[promoted] FlipNpik’s Social Media Model: Boosting Incentives for Local Promotions

Launched in 2009, the social networking app Foursquare was hailed as providing a cutting-edge approach for users to share their location with friends. Called a “check-in,” people would reveal their location through their mobile device by selecting the venue they were frequenting at that time. дальше »

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Bitcoin Can Stabilise Britain After Brexit

With news of the Turkish Lira seemingly hot, talks of how Bitcoin could rescue the countries economy are sprawled across headlines at present, leading to the opening of many debates surrounding Bitcoin as a rescue method for a number of other future and potential financial crises. дальше »

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MakerDAO and Wyre Give Businesses Immediate Access to Dai Stablecoin in Over Thirty Countries, Including U.S.A.

Fast, secure and compliant bridge converts fiat currencies directly to the Dai stablecoin SAN FRANCISCO — August 14, 2018… The post MakerDAO and Wyre Give Businesses Immediate Access to Dai Stablecoin in Over Thirty Countries, Including U.S.A. appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »

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The Philippines Proposes All ICOs Be Classified As Securities

Countries all over the world are either already regulating cryptocurrencies or are in the works of it. As for the Philippines, the national watchdog-SEC-is in the works of it. On Thursday this government agency released what they propose to be the new set of rules that will govern ICOs. дальше »

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EY Luxembourg Team Wins €5,000 In European ‘Hackathon’

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has just concluded its first ‘EIB Hackathon Blockchain Challenge’, which brought together 56 coders from 15 countries. The competition took place earlier this week as 12 teams were locked in a room for 48 hours during EIB’s annual forum dedicated to treasury issues. дальше »

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Bitcoin Demand in Turkey Still Grows as Currency Crisis Continues

As the currency crisis in Turkey extends, demand for Bitcoin is growing. A spillover effect to other countries is possible.

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Crypto Startup Taps Larry King in Shared Effort to Combat Climate Change

In a message on GEAR Token’s website, iconic political talk show host Larry King says that global climate change is threatening humanity’s existence and is “a potentially catastrophic issue from the combustion of fossil fuels . дальше »

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Research: Russia Outperformed US By OTC Cryptocurrency Trading Volume

Malta topped the list of countries by the trading volume on cryptocurrency exchanges, while Russia became the largest market for OTC cryptocurrency trading despite the lack of legislation for crypto industry. дальше »

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Most Popular Website Hosting Companies That Accept Bitcoin Payments

The anonymity and privacy that is offered by Bitcoin transactions are appealing to a wide variety of web hosting customers. Bypassing financial institutions and government regulations, Bitcoin transactions typically require little or no processing fees and can be used by companies and customers in all countries that have access to the Internet, including countries that […] дальше »

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US Government to “Aggressively Pursue” Unregulated Services Around the World

Two common complaints among crypto traders are that platforms which didn’t before are now demanding identification documents and that more venues close their doors to residents of some countries. дальше »

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Malta Tops Exchange-Based Crypto Trade, Russia Leads in OTC Volume

Jurisdictions with crypto-friendly legislation or comprehensive regulations in place are leading in terms of exchange-based cryptocurrency trading. According to a new study, however, over the counter and P2P exchange is much more popular in developing nations and countries where non-cash payments are still not widely spread. дальше »

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New York’s Salamanca Blocks Crypto Mining Operations to Preserve Energy

A City in New York Blocks Mining Operations for Cryptocurrency to Preserve Energy Mining expeditions have been becoming fewer and farther between lately, which has been largely due to the electricity spent for mining efforts that had not been properly evaluated. дальше »

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Ecobank Cryptocurrency Report: African Regulators to Wait For Legal Regulations

With Sporadic Regulations and Mining Restrictions Globally, African Lawmakers Decide to “Wait And See” Before Jumping In The technology and potential profit to be made by the cryptocurrency industry is substantial, but the world has yet to come together to utilize it the most efficiently. дальше »

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Chilean Crypto Firms Continue to Snub Banks’ Hostile Attitude Toward Bitcoin

Boosting overall merchant adoption of cryptocurrencies is always a good idea. It appears Bitcoin is making a lot of inroads in countries where people would least expect it. Chile, for example, will see an influx of new cryptocurrency merchant tools in the coming weeks. Big Changes Are Coming to Chile It is good to see […] дальше »

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What Is BearTax?

Filing taxes pertaining to cryptocurrency gains and losses is not straightforward. In the United States, various tools exist to address this problem. In other countries, things are a bit more difficult. дальше »

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Bitcoin Is a Safe-Haven Asset That Will Improve Finance, New Research Suggests

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will dramatically increase the effectiveness of the financial industry. Bitcoin is an efficient alternative in countries with unstable economies, according to a study recently published by Infiniti Research. дальше »

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PropPush ICO

PropPush is results oriented online service to connect property buyers, sellers, renters and agents for faster property transactions. PropPush is a platform to provide solution by distributing real-time information of properties offered and on demand within local markets. дальше »

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Where To Pitch An ICO Tent. Regulations By Country

Despite the fact that a number of countries took a clear position towards ICOs (as a rule, such clarity is connected with prohibitions), discussions about the definition and taxation of ICOs/cryptocurrencies continue. дальше »

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Distributed Dialogues: Blockchain’s Better Side

The fact that great responsibility accompanies great power has become crystal clear in the blockchain world. While blockchains are most commonly connected with commerce, the potential impact of distributed ledgers is being discovered in fresh sectors daily. дальше »

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Private Detectives from Different Countries Will be Hired to Find Satoshi Nakamoto

$45,000 have already been collected for the past three days to find out the identity of the Bitcoin Network creator Satoshi Nakamoto. The post Private Detectives from Different Countries Will be Hired to Find Satoshi Nakamoto appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »

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How XRP Could Improve The Football Transfer Window

Yesterday, saw the first close of the ‘football transfer window’ in England. The window is still open across Europe but due to differing regulations, some countries will lose access to those before others. дальше »

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Ecobank Report Finds Significant Presence of Crypto in 36 African Countries

A report published by the pan-African bank, Ecobank Transnational Inc. , has found that despite cryptocurrencies exerting a notable presence in each of the 36 African countries in which the company operates, only South Africa and Swaziland have adopted a “generally favorable and permissive [regulatory] stance” pertaining to cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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TRON redefines ‘shitcoin’ by putting smart toilets on the blockchain

I shit you not! Budding blockchain startup TRON has entered into a strategic partnership with smart toilet supplier Moshroom that culminate in the production of blockchain-powered lavatories. Ok, there’s obviously more to this story than meets the eye. дальше »

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Which Countries Are Best to Start Blockchain Projects?

Some countries are far more welcoming than others when it comes to their cryptocurrency regulations and business climate. Where is the best place to start a blockchain project?

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Philippines Joins Other Asian Nations Creating Regulatory Framework for ICOs

2018 is proving to be a game-changer for the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. Not only are cryptocurrencies witnessing more widespread awareness and adoption, but many countries across the globe are recognising the need for making their stand on the industry clear. дальше »

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GFIN Plans to Create a “Global Sandbox” Blockchain and FinTech “Cross-Border Solutions”

Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) Plans To Create a “Global Sandbox” For “Cross-Border Solutions” Blockchain technology and distributed ledger technology have been earning more interest from multiple industries around the world. дальше »

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Japan Shows Other Countries How Crypto Regulation Should Be Done

Japan has always been a very interesting country when it comes to cryptocurrency and regulation. It is one of the few companies which has made Bitcoin legal tender. The current approach of self-regulating cryptocurrency is still controversial, but the concept continues to gain a lot of traction regardless. дальше »

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First Cryptocurrency bank of Australia to be built by the CEO of Finder

Australia is one of the foremost countries to accept blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, says recent reports. The latest addition to the bandwagon is Fred Schebesta, an Australian entrepreneur and Co-Founder of comparison website, Finder. дальше »

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New Partnership Designed to Securely Track Precious Metal Trades

Financial technology firm Paxos has formed a partnership with INTL FCStone Inc’s precious metals division. The department will now be using Paxos Confirmation Service — a tool built specifically for the precious metals arena — to instantly automate daily trade confirmations and reduce human error. дальше »

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Go Big Or Go Blockchain: How Blockchain Improves Your Chances Of Winning When Betting Online

One of the main sources of frustration for online casino players is to deal with unreliable game results. Blockchain technology has the capability to transform industries that have been begging for a change for a long time. дальше »

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PayBis lets users buy Crypto with Credit Cards in nearly Every Country

In many countries it has become difficult to buy Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies with a credit card.  PayBis is a cryptocurrency exchange that allows users to buy BTC, LTC, BCH, ETH or XRP using Mastercard and Visa Credit Cards, or a number of online pay services including Perfect Money, Payeer, Advanced Cash, Webmoney, Qiwi, Yandex. дальше »

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ConsenSys Ventures Kavita Gupta Talks Tachyon and India

ConsenSys, the Ethereum production studio based in the U. S. , launched ConsenSys Ventures last year selecting Kavita Gupta to run two funds of $50 million and $100 million. дальше »

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South American Country Peru Sees Growth In Cryptocurrency Trading Volumes

Cryptocurrency Gains Ground In Peru – Report Shows South American countries have stepped up their game in recent times. The Latinos, as they are popularly referred to, have embraced the use of cryptocurrencies due to several reasons that dab around the standard of living to the accelerated rate of development of science and technology, among […] дальше »

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Top 10 Friendliest Blockchain Countries for Starting a Cryptocurrency Project

Best Crypto Friendly Countries For Blockchain Startups Despite the growing popularity of blockchain technology and its transformative capabilities, there is a massive disparity in the way different jurisdictions deal with this innovation. дальше »

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Peru Shows Signs of “Accelerated Growth” in Crypto Trading

Latin America has turned out to be one of the most promising markets for cryptocurrencies around the world, with a dizzying growth in recent years. According to data from various sources, although other countries have a higher user base, the growth rate of some South American countries far exceeds that of other nations in the […] The post Peru Shows Signs of “Accelerated Growth” in Crypto Trading appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »

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ECTA ICO

ECTA brings a whole new level of co-working, team building, and payment solutions for unbanked, aimed at establishing direct, safe and productive relationship between the developers on one side and on another side individuals striving to realize their idea, companies seeking undiscovered talents worldwide, educational institutions recognizing the trends in 4th industrial revolution in a timely manner, and investors recognizing genuine projects. дальше »

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North Carolina Prohibits Cryptocurrency Campaign Donations

Cryptocurrency has gone beyond being a mere virtual coin. In recent years, it has seen several real-world use cases, from buying a cup of coffee to funding political campaigns. The United States is arguably one of the friendliest crypto countries in the world. дальше »

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