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How UPenn Uses Blockchain To Incentivize Sustainable Energy Use
Like many colleges across the country, The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) currently has few students on campus due to the impact of COVID-19. Assistant Professor of Architecture, Dorit Aviv is taking advantage of all those empty dorm rooms to establish an innovative sustainability project based on Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain technology. дальше »
2020-11-21 22:23 | |
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Digital Currencies Could Mitigate, If Not Eliminate, Negative Interest Rates: BoE Chief Economist
The chief economist for the Bank of England, Andy Haldane, says digital currencies could reduce the country's prevalence of negative interest rates. In a statement, Haldane further spoke on the pros and possible risks that widely-accepted digital currencies have on the financial system. дальше »
2020-11-19 17:34 | |
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OCC’s Brian Brooks Says China Owns Bitcoin but Crypto World Disagrees: Chinese Crackdown Pushes Miners Away
Bitcoiners on social media have panned remarks by acting U. S. currency comptroller Brian Brooks that bitcoin is owned by China due to the country’s disproportionate share of the crypto’s mining power. дальше »
2020-11-19 15:03 | |
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South Korean Government Bans Privacy Coins as Part of Anti-Money-Laundering Drive
Privacy digital currencies catch the South Korean government’s ire. South Korea to Ban Privacy-Centric Crypto Coins According to a report by Asia Times, the South Korean government has decided to go ahead with the plan to ban all privacy-focused digital currencies as part of its drive to prohibit money-laundering in the country. дальше »
2020-11-19 02:00 | |
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Founder of Mexico’s Second Largest Broadcasting Company Invests 10% of Assets in Bitcoin
Mexico’s second-richest person, Ricardo Salinas Pliego, revealed on Wednesday that he has 10% of his liquid assets in Bitcoin. Salinas Pliego is the chairman and founder of Grupo Salinas, the conglomerate that owns the second largest broadcasting company in the country, TV Azteca. дальше »
2020-11-19 20:21 | |
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TomoChain Enters National Partnership with Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training
Singapore, November 18, 2020 — Smart contract platform TomoChain has landed an exclusive agreement to provide blockchain services for Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training, aka MOET. The National Qualifications Archive program will ensure that all certifications achieved by the country’s students in High School and Higher Education are uploaded to the TomoChain blockchain, enablingRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-11-19 16:01 | |
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Anchorage Crypto Custodian Seeks National Bank Charter from the OCC
Anchorage has applied for a national bank charter from the United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). If all goes as planned, the license will make it possible for Anchorage to function as a qualified bank and operate in all jurisdictions in the country, according to reports on November 17, 2020. дальше »
2020-11-19 16:00 | |
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Dutch Central Bank Mandates ‘Proof of Wallet’ for All Crypto Exchange Customers
The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) is demanding additional verification protocols for crypto exchange users including proof of wallets. Stringent crypto regulatory measures in the country have seen some platforms exit the country. дальше »
2020-11-18 14:00 | |
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Bitcoin Ascends in New Crypto Ranking by State-Backed Chinese Institute
China’s Center for Information and Industry Development (CCID), under the country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, has released its 20th ranking of crypto projects. A total of 37 crypto projects are ranked this time around overall as well as in three separate categories: basic technology, applicability, and creativity. дальше »
2020-11-18 15:30 | |
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Belarus’ Largest Commercial Bank Launches Crypto Trading Desk
Belarusbank, the largest commercial bank in Belarus has launched the country’s first legal crypto trading platform. The move is the latest crypto adoption news to come out of a country currently experiencing anti-government protests against President Alexander Lukashenko. дальше »
2020-11-16 18:45 | |
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China’s Crypto Miners Struggle to Pay Power Bills as Regulators Clamp Down on OTC Desks
Miners in China have reportedly been struggling to pay for electricity after authorities started cracking down on OTC brokers in the country. дальше »
2020-11-16 17:32 | |
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Kyrgyzstan's central bank moves to regulate cryptocurrencies with new draft law
Seems like the entire world is taking notice of Bitcoin and the wider cryptocurrency market. The Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan is the latest to do so after the National Bank of the Kyrgyz RepublThe post Kyrgyzstan's central bank moves to regulate cryptocurrencies with new draft law appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-11-16 14:45 | |
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National Digital Currencies: Who’s Next and Is There Any Cause to Celebrate?
Hardly a week goes by without news of some country preparing to launch a digital currency. It’s not necessarily good news for the crypto industry and in most cases, these currencies have nothing to do with crypto. дальше »
2020-11-15 13:50 | |
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Ukraine is prepared to lead Eastern Europe’s crypto space
The Ukrainian government is making serious steps toward crypto to make the country a leader in Eastern Europe.
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Pakistan’s SEC Discusses Cryptocurrency Regulation, Central Bank Confirms No Crypto Ban
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has published a paper discussing cryptocurrency regulation in the country. Meanwhile, the central bank has reportedly confirmed that there is no cryptocurrency ban. дальше »
2020-11-16 10:30 | |
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Can Blockchain-Based Voting Guarantee Fair and Equal Election?
Democratic election is a serious and critical event for a country. Through voting, citizens have the power to influence the quality of life they want for themselves and future generations, with the election becoming a turning point on the way towards protection and enjoyment of human rights, and the improvement of the well-being of the […] The post Can Blockchain-Based Voting Guarantee Fair and Equal Election? appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2020-11-15 23:43 | |
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State-owned Belarusbank rolls out crypto exchange service
State-owned BelarusBank, the largest bank in Belarus, recently announced its plans to roll out a crypto exchange service. The service, once launched, will enable customers in the country and neighboring Russia to purchase and sell cryptocurrencies via Visa payment cards. дальше »
2020-11-14 12:22 | |
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Despite Blanket Ban in 2018, Pakistan Regulators Look to Build Friendly Framework for Digital Assets
Pakistan seems to realize the potential of digital assets in the financial future as the country seems geared up for formulating a new framework to regulate cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. This is highly bullish since Pakistan was among the very few countries that in mid-2018 blanket banned digital assets in any form. дальше »
2020-11-14 21:42 | |
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Russia proposes amendments to its tax law to clarify crypto regulation
The Russian Ministry of Finance intends to make amendments to its tax law in a bid to clarify regulations surrounding crypto taxation. The ministry unveiled this news on November 11 through an article, noting that the proposed changes are necessary for the implementation of the rules embedded in the law on digital financial assets and digital currencies, which the country adopted in the summer of 2020. дальше »
2020-11-14 16:47 | |
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Russia Proposes New Rules and Penalties for Cryptocurrency Owners
The Russian Ministry of Finance has developed new amendments to the country’s cryptocurrency regulation. The proposal outlines a new set of rules for crypto owners, exchanges, and miners, as well as penalties for undeclared crypto transactions. дальше »
2020-11-14 09:05 | |
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One of China’s biggest banks is allowing investors to buy bonds with Bitcoin
China Construction Bank (CCB), one of the country’s “big four” financial players, is planning to raise up to $3 billion from a sale of bonds that individuals and institutions can trade in and out of using Bitcoin and the US dollar, financial publication WSJ reported Wednesday. дальше »
2020-11-12 14:06 | |
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Crypto Gaming Pioneer Cloudbet Officially Launches in Argentina
Cloudbet, the pioneering crypto casino and sportsbook, has officially launched an Argentina-focused service in response to the country’s surging interest in bitcoin and crypto gaming. The platform... дальше »
2020-11-12 06:42 | |
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Bitcoin Finds A New Convert In Former Australian Senator Who Thinks “Bitcoin Is The Millennial Version Of Gold”
A former member of the Australian Senate is joining the Bitcoin bandwagon and with a bang. Former senator Cory Bernardi has been a rather controversial figure during his days as a senator. He’s known for his views against any attempt to introduce anything that could turn his country into a Marxist society. In January, he […] дальше »
2020-11-12 01:50 | |
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Lebanon to Launch a CBDC in 2021 to Boost Confidence In the Country’s Banking Sector
According to the country's central bank governor, Riad Salameh, Lebanon is set to debut its own Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in 2021. Bloomberg, which reported on this development, cited a Lebanese state-run News Agency, noting that the Mediterranean island plans to make the paradigm shift due to transitioning to cashless networks and restoring confidence […] The post Lebanon to Launch a CBDC in 2021 to Boost Confidence In the Country’s Banking Sector first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2020-11-12 22:35 | |
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Lebanon plans to roll out its digital currency next year
Lebanese central bank has concluded plans to roll out its digital currency next year. The country’s central bank will become the latest monetary regulator to make a move towards the launch of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). дальше »
2020-11-11 16:06 | |
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US SEC Answers to Provide Guidance on Institutional Crypto Custody
The United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), one of the main regulators in the country, is looking into which institutions can act as a qualified custodian for clients’ funds a few weeks after the Wyoming Division of Banking issued a no-action letter to a Jackson-based Two Ocean Trust, a charted public trust company, Decrypt reports on Nov 10. дальше »
2020-11-12 16:00 | |
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Lebanon to launch digital currency in face of economic and financial turmoil
Lebanon's central bank governor says the country, whose lira has been in freefall, is preparing to launch a digital currency in 2021. дальше »
2020-11-11 19:21 | |
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Norway: No Urgent Need to Create a CBDC Despite Current Global Hype
A top official of Norway’s central bank stated that while the country is investigating a possible central bank digital currency (CBDC), there was no “acute need” for a digital krone. Cash Usage Decline Prompts CBDC research Speaking at Norway’s Payment Conference, Ida Wolden Bache, the deputy governor of the Norges Bank stated that the centralRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-11-10 00:00 | |
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No Immediate Need for Digital Currency Says Norway’s Central Bank
Speaking at a conference on November 5, Ida Wolden Bache, the deputy governor of Norway’s central bank, detailed the decline of cash in her country while also discussing the potential of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). дальше »
2020-11-10 17:10 | |
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Dutch central bank adds a new crypto exchange to its registry
Earlier in 2020, the Dutch parliament decided to pass new AML amendments, which meant that crypto exchanges had to register with the country’s central bank. Those who did not want to do so would not be allowed to continue operating in the country. дальше »
2020-11-7 11:41 | |
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The Canadian tax authority is after Coinsquare’s user data
Canada’s tax authority, the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) has been trying to seek out the country for anyone who may have made gains for trading crypto. There is a strong suspicion that many have not paid their taxes on their crypto earnings, and so CRA took legal action against crypto exchange Coinsquare in order to force it to hand over seven years of user data. дальше »
2020-11-7 11:24 | |
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Only 4% of Norway uses cash as country evaluates CBDC, Norges Bank exec says
Cash usage has declined in Norway since COVID-19, but physical currency also carries strengths that CBDCs may lack.
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Iran Adopts Bitcoin for International Trade Amid Heavy Sanctions, Falling Rial, Soaring Inflation
The Iranian government has adopted bitcoin for international trade as the country’s economic crisis deepens, with rising Covid-19 cases, depreciating rial, and intensifying sanctions imposed by the U. дальше »
2020-11-7 04:30 | |
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Crypto.com Announces Turkish App and Exchange Update
The Hong Kong-based crypto company said they chose the country in the latest update to its app because of the country’s “remarkable” attitude towards cryptocurrencies. “Turkey is an important market for us, both from a geographic perspective due to its location between east and west and the strong affinity its citizens have with cryptocurrency,” said […] дальше »
2020-11-7 11:48 | |
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South Korean Regulators to Bar Crypto Exchanges from Handling Privacy Coins
From March 2021, cryptocurrency exchanges and virtual currency providers in South Korea will be barred from handling “dark” coins and assets that heighten money laundering risks, the country’s main regulator, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), in a notice on Nov 3, said. дальше »
2020-11-5 20:59 | |
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HSBC executes the first blockchain cross-border LC deal in Bangladesh
HSBC Bangladesh has completed the first-ever blockchain-based cross-border Letter of Credit (LC) transaction in the country. A report unveiled this news on November 1, noting that the transaction involved United Mymensingh Power LTD, a power company based in Singapore. дальше »
2020-11-3 13:07 | |
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Venezuela to Incorporate Bitcoin and Litecoin Wallets into National Remittances Platform
Venezuela says it will incorporate bitcoin and litecoin wallets to its Patria’s Cryptocurrency Remittance Platform. In an update, authorities in the country say this move will enable Venezuelan citizens to formally receive remittances in cryptocurrency form. дальше »
2020-11-3 16:30 | |
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This country will now buy state-mined Bitcoin to fund imports
The Irani government will now allow imports to be paid for using Bitcoin, as per a recent report in local publication ISNA. The post This country will now buy state-mined Bitcoin to fund imports appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-10-31 23:00 | |
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Iranian Authorities Eye Bitcoin (BTC) for Payment of Imports
The Iranian government has made it compulsory for bitcoin (BTC) miners in the country to sell their coins to the state, so authorities can use the digital currency to pay for imports amidst crippling international sanctions, according to reports on October 30, 2020. дальше »
2020-10-31 20:00 | |
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Iran to Use Bitcoin for International Trade, Bypassing the Dollar Due to US Sanctions
With the latest amendment to the legislation, Iran has become the first country to use cryptocurrencies at a state level for import funding. The Iranian Cabinet amended legislation to redirect digital currencies into the funding mechanism of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) for imports, as per the report by the official The Islamic Republic […] The post Iran to Use Bitcoin for International Trade, Bypassing the Dollar Due to US Sanctions first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2020-10-31 19:08 | |
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Chengdu, China wants to adopt blockchain for urban governance
China’s acceptance of blockchain has been growing rapidly, ever since its president, Xi Jinping, publicly praised it back in May 2018. Since then, the country has even developed its own digital currency, popularly called digital yuan. дальше »
2020-10-30 13:00 | |
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Iran started using Bitcoin as a legal medium of exchange
According to a recent report citing the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Iran has just become the first country to use Bitcoin (BTC) as a legal means of exchange. The country made this move due to the most recent wave of sanctions by the US’ Treasury Department. дальше »
2020-10-30 12:15 | |
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Bank of Canada Making Progress on CBDC, Urges Intl. Cooperation
The governor of the Bank of Canada (BoC) has announced that his country’s digital currency initiative is making progress. In an interview with Reuters published on Wednesday, October 28, chief of the Canadian central bank, Tiff Macklem, said the BoC is working with some G7 member states on its plans for a national digital currency. дальше »
2020-10-30 19:00 | |
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This country is revitalizing Bitcoin’s primary functionality
While Altcoins are struggling to improve by a buck, Bitcoin registered its new 2020 high recently. Leading a serious sense of awakening in the space, the developments elsewhere have been instrumental The post This country is revitalizing Bitcoin’s primary functionality appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-10-29 17:30 | |
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Iran’s New Crypto Law Requires Miners to Sell Bitcoin Directly to Central Bank
Iran has reportedly revised the country’s cryptocurrency regulation to require licensed bitcoin miners to sell their coins directly to the central bank for use to fund imports. Iran’s Revised Crypto Law The Iranian government has amended its cryptocurrency regulation to enable the country’s central bank to fund imports with bitcoin legally mined in the country, […] The post Iran’s New Crypto Law Requires Miners to Sell Bitcoin Directly to Central Bank appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2020-10-30 16:55 | |
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WCA will accept USDT in the first-ever IPO in Australia
West Coast Aquaculture Group (WCA), an Australian company that operates an aquaculture farm, is planning to conduct the first Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the country that will accept cryptocurrencies as payment. дальше »
2020-10-29 16:06 | |
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