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ICON Partners With Japanese Blockchain Consulting Firm LayerX to Expand its Ecosystem
ICON is hoping its blockchain ecosystem will be strengthened in Japan and globally as it has entered into a strategic partnership with LayerX. The Japanese blockchain consulting firm will help ICON in expanding its footprint in Japan with the aim of vitalizing ICON’s developer community in the country. дальше »
2018-12-18 17:29 | |
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Google reportedly shuts down its Chinese censored search project
Google has stopped developing its censored search engine for China, known as project Dragonfly. The tech giant was forced to shut down a data analysis system used for its development after members of the company’s privacy team objected to it, according to The Intercept. дальше »
2018-12-18 14:04 | |
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Switzerland Aims for Conducive Regulatory Framework for Blockchain, Crypto Companies
The Swiss government has advised regulators not to create new legislations but instead make adjustments to existing laws to accommodate companies in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. The amendments should focus on enhancing Switzerland’s position as a blockchain-friendly country, the Swiss Federal Council said last week. дальше »
2018-12-18 22:53 | |
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Iranian Government Official Affirms Blockchain Can Help The Country Economically
Iranian Official Affirms That Blockchain Could Help The Country Economically Alireza Daliri, an official member of the Iranian government’s department of science and technology, has recently affirmed that the blockchain can be an important technology for the economy of Iran. дальше »
2018-12-18 22:41 | |
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Switzerland To Amend Existing Financial Laws To Regulate Crypto And Blockchain Technologies
The Federal Council commissioned further analyses by the Federal Department of Finance and the Federal Department of Justice and Police to improve the country’s financial landscape.
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Fear of ‘chemicals’ is stunting our scientific progress
During casual conversations with Uber drivers and new acquaintances on flights across the country, it sometimes comes up that I’m a chemist. The reactions run the gamut, most latching onto the baggage associated with ‘chemicals‘ in today’s society. дальше »
2018-12-18 22:00 | |
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Ripple Names GMT as Its Israeli Representative to Benefit the Global Remittance Sector
The largest financial services company in Israel, GMT< has recently been selected by Ripple to be its official representant in the country. Ripple, you probably know, is the company that created the XRP token, used in services that are focused on quick cross-border transactions. дальше »
2018-12-17 21:13 | |
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Hong Kong’s SFC Creates New Regulations, But Might Hurt Newcomers from Entering Crypto Market
Of every place in the world, Asia is easily one of the most regulated continents for their crypto rulings. However, each country within it has a different way that they deal with the digital asset, and Hong Kong is just the latest country to make their determination. Unfortunately, the laws are fairly strict on the […] дальше »
2018-12-17 20:47 | |
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Italian regulators launch crackdown on silly cryptocurrency scams
Italian authorities have moved to protect local investors by temporarily banning the sale of two particularly dodgy cryptocurrency investments within the country for 90 days. In a special bulletin, the Commissione Nazionale per lal regulator. дальше »
2018-12-17 19:37 | |
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After Blockchain Push, UAE Investigates Ripple (XRP) and a National Cryptocurrency
A major payments provider in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is implementing blockchain-based systems to operate remittance facilities, while the country’s government is discussing the creation of a state-backed cryptocurrency in partnership with Saudi Arabia, as per two reports in the week of December 11, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-17 18:00 | |
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Blockchain Developer Is the Fastest Growing Job in the US, LinkedIn Report Reveals
The LinkedIn 2018 Emerging Job Results showcased the employment opportunities developing most quickly for US-based professionals. This year, the results suggest that blockchain developer is the fastest growing job in the country, followed by machine learning engineer. дальше »
2018-12-17 17:59 | |
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Congressman Proposes a ‘Wall Coin’ to Fund Donald Trump’s Border Wall
U. S. President Donald Trump wants $5 billion to fund a U. S. /Mexico border wall which would stop illegal immigrants from entering the country. Now, Ohio Rep. Warren Davidson has introduced a new plan which could help fund the project. дальше »
2018-12-17 15:59 | |
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Switzerland wants to regulate blockchain within its existing financial laws
On December 7, the Federal Council of Switzerland issued a report, providing a legal framework for distributed ledger technology (DLT) and blockchain, stating that the country’s existing rules are well suited to dealing with such new technologies, but there is still a need for some amendments. дальше »
2018-12-17 13:01 | |
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Japan’s FSA publishes draft report of new cryptocurrency regulations
On December 14, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) published a draft report outlining the country’s new regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs). The report, which was discussed at the agency’s 11th study group meeting, contains recommendations from the previous 10 study group meetings. дальше »
2018-12-17 10:35 | |
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Pro-Bitcoin Mick Mulvaney Joins Donald Trump’s Cabinet as Acting Chief of Staff
President Trump seems to be highly interested in the potential of blockchain technologies and the benefits of using cryptocurrencies for the country’s economy. Yesterday, he addressed the nation via Twitter announcing the appointment of Mick Mulvaney as the White House’s new acting Chief of Staff. дальше »
2018-12-16 18:14 | |
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CEO of Romanian Exchange Coinflux Arrested on US Warrant
Police in Romania have detained the founder and CEO of Coinflux, one of the country’s major cryptocurrency exchanges. Vlad Nistor has been arrested on a warrant issued by U. S. authorities accusing him of a number of crimes, including the defrauding of American citizens. дальше »
2018-12-16 12:05 | |
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Switzerland to Relax Laws for Blockchain and Crypto Startups
The Swiss government has announced a new legislative approach to blockchain regulation in an official report. The document recognizes the technology as one of the most important recent developments for the financial sector in stimulating the country’s economy. дальше »
2018-12-16 03:00 | |
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Bahrain’s Central Bank Issues Draft Crypto Regulations
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has prepared draft rules designed to regulate digital assets and certain aspects of the country’s crypto industry. The move aims to establish Bahrain as a regional leader in the fintech sector and restore its role as a major banking hub in the Persian Gulf. дальше »
2018-12-15 01:30 | |
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Crypto Miners May Get Electricity Cost Discounts in France to Build Country’s Blockchain Ecosystem
The process of mining bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency is tedious and costly. The expense of covering an adequate amount of electricity is substantial, and two French legislators are looking to change that. дальше »
2018-12-14 20:42 | |
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Cryptocurrency scammers target schools, hospitals, government offices with bomb threats
A dangerous email scam appears to be targeting businesses, schools, hospitals, and government buildings across the US in an attempt to extort bitcoin (BTC) with a bomb threat. A spokesperson for the FBI provided TNW with the following statement: We are aware of the recent bomb threats made in cities around the country, and we remain in touch with our law enforcement partners to provide assistance. дальше »
2018-12-14 01:52 | |
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Amazon cozies up to ICE as Congress cries foul
In a country where consumers (read: taxpayers) already have little-to-no privacy, it seems outrageous that billion-dollar technology companies can make closed-door deals with law enforcement agencies without US Congressional oversight. дальше »
2018-12-13 22:13 | |
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South Korean Blockchain Platform Klatyn Announces Partnership with Numerous Blockchain Firms
Klatyn, the blockchain platform of South Korea’s Messenger Kakao, announced partnerships with several blockchain-based applications and projects on December 10th, 2018. Bringing Blockchain to the People These projects were selected due to the criteria of also being “large user pool-based service providers. дальше »
2018-12-13 14:00 | |
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Seven Top Crypto Exchanges Link Up To Create A Healthy Crypto Ecosystem In South Korea
Seven Major Crypto Exchanges Team Up To Improve The Crypto Ecosystem In South Korea Cryptocurrencies are blossoming in South Korea. The environment for the industry is getting better and better and now seven companies have teamed up to join efforts in order to enhance the crypto ecosystem in the country. The local media has affirmed […] дальше »
2018-12-13 02:10 | |
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7 Major Exchanges Join Forces to Enhance the Cryto Ecosystem in South Korea
South Korea took another giant step forward in regulating cryptocurrencies as seven major exchanges have joined forces to enhance the cryptocurrency ecosystem in the country. According to local media, representatives of the seven major exchanges met at a parliamentary policy debate on cryptocurrencies that was held this past Monday. дальше »
2018-12-13 20:53 | |
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IBM May Offer Blockchain-based Solutions to Indian Telcos
Indian telecommunication companies are rising to the solutions offered by blockchain. According to local news outlet The Economic Times, the industry could be using blockchain solutions for managing its mobile number portability (MVP) and Do Not Call (DNC) registries in the country. дальше »
2018-12-13 19:09 | |
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Netherlands to Regulate Cryptocurrencies in Bid to Curb Money Laundering
The Netherlands is seeking to regulate cryptocurrency companies, supposedly in a bid to prevent money laundering and alleged terrorist financing. All virtual currency businesses will now be required to obtain an operating license from De Nederlandsche Bank, the country’s central bank, under draft legislation designed to prevent crypto assets such as BTC from being used […] The post Netherlands to Regulate Cryptocurrencies in Bid to Curb Money Laundering appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-12-12 18:15 | |
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Ripple и Coinone выходят на рынок южнокорейских трансграничных переводов
Южнокорейская биржа криптовалют Coinone запустила платежную платформу Cross на базе RippleNet. Сервис позволяет совершать моментальные трансграничные платежи в Тайланд и Филиппины, сообщает Ripple в пресс-релизе. дальше »
2018-12-12 15:00 | |
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British Lawmaker Proposes Tax and Utility Bill Payments in Bitcoin
U. K. lawmaker Eddie Hughes has proposed that taxpayers should have the option to pay council tax and utility bills in cryptocurrencies such as BTC. The 50 year-old conservative legislator for the Walsall North constituency said the move would place the country at the forefront of digital currency adoption in Europe. дальше »
2018-12-12 23:55 | |
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Financial Action Task Force Says UK Must Improve AML/CTF Strategies For Crypto
While the risk of cryptocurrency being used for money laundering or terrorist financing in the UK may be low, the regulatory body nonetheless asks that the country improve its crypto regulations. дальше »
2018-12-12 21:47 | |
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Биткоин-биржа Coinone запустила платежное приложение на базе технологии Ripple
Подразделение южнокорейской биржи Coinone запустило платежное приложение Cross, использующее технологию xCurrent от Ripple. . @coinone_info launches Cross in South Korea—the country’s first #blockchain-powered remittance service—giving customers new access to Thailand and the Philippines. дальше »
2018-12-12 21:06 | |
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Cyberpunk is Now, but Japan is Only ‘Kind of’ Crypto
Japan dominates the crypto headlines week in and week out. It has played the host country for a number of the industry’s largest hacks but also boasts massive retail uptake. In a recent article on the world of cryptocurrencies, The Wall Street Journal even felt obliged to travel to the Asian country to get the authentic scoop on the subject. дальше »
2018-12-11 16:00 | |
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First Canadian City Launches Its Own Crypto to Boost Economic Growth
CoinSpeaker First Canadian City Launches Its Own Crypto to Boost Economic Growth The city of Calgary in Canada has become the first city in the country to issue its own digital currency called the Calgary Digital Dollar. дальше »
2018-12-11 14:11 | |
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Japanese Lawmaker Proposes 4 Tax Cuts for Crypto Users and Traders
A Japanese lawmaker has proposed four changes to Japan’s tax law to benefit crypto users and traders as well as widen the adoption of cryptocurrency in the country. The current tax rate of 55 percent could be lowered to 20 percent while crypto-to-crypto trading and small payments could be exempt from taxation. дальше »
2018-12-11 13:50 | |
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Zooko from ZCash Urges Community to Donate to AirDropVenezuela
On December 10, 2018, the co-founder of privacy-oriented cryptocurrency ZCash asked community members to participate in AirdropVenezuela. The charitable venue promises to raise $1,000,000 to support 100,000 Venezuelan citizens as well as promote adoption of the cryptocurrency wallet Airtm. дальше »
2018-12-11 10:00 | |
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Indian Finance Minister Receives Government Recommendations For Crypto Regulations
With the submission of a government report to India’s finance minister, the country may be closer to regulating cryptocurrency.
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First Official Debate About Cryptos To Happen On South Korea’s National Assembly
First Official Debate About Cryptos To Happen On South Korea’s National Assembly: Possible Outcomes The world is set on regulating cryptocurrencies. Today, December 10, South Korea's National Assembly is set to reunite and discuss the future of crypto in the country. дальше »
2018-12-10 22:31 | |
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Swiss Post and Swisscom to Develop Hyperledger-based Blockchain Platform
According to a joint press release published by Swisscom and Swiss Post, on December 6, 2018, the two state-owned entities have come together to form a “simple, secure, and sustainable” platform for blockchain applications in Switzerland. дальше »
2018-12-10 18:00 | |
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‘You Will Be Kicked Out’ – China Officially Bans Security Token Offerings (STO)
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC), the country’s central bank, has officially banned security token offerings (STO) in a continuation of its restrictive legislation governing digital currencies. дальше »
2018-12-10 15:00 | |
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South Korea’s National Assembly and Congress to Hold First Official Crypto Debate
CoinSpeaker South Korea’s National Assembly and Congress to Hold First Official Crypto Debate On December 10, South Korea’s National Assembly along with several members of the Congress will have the first official debate in this country about crypto involving high profile government officials. дальше »
2018-12-10 13:52 | |
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Japanese lawmaker proposes four changes to the current taxation regime to encourage cryptocurrency adoption in the country
A Japanese lawmaker has proposed a number of changes to the current taxation regime in order to encourage adoption of cryptocurrencies in the country, CoinDesk reported. Takeshi Fujimaki, a representative of political party Nippon Ishin, said in a meeting held earlier this month that the country’s tax system should not “crush the future” of digital […] дальше »
2018-12-10 12:53 | |
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Governor of China’s central bank defines STOs as illegal financial activity in the country
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC), the country’s central bank, highlighted the illegality of Security Token Offerings (STOs) in the country, South China Morning Post reported on December 9. Pan Gongsheng, a deputy governor of China’s central bank, told a summit in Beijing “that ‘illegal’ financing activities through STOs and ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) were […] дальше »
2018-12-10 09:29 | |
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Deputy governor of China’s central bank defines STOs as illegal financial activity in the country
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC), the country’s central bank, highlighted the illegality of Security Token Offerings (STOs) in the country, South China Morning Post reported on December 9. Pan Gongsheng, a deputy governor of China’s central bank, told a summit in Beijing “that ‘illegal’ financing activities through STOs and ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) were […] дальше »
2018-12-10 09:29 | |
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