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New Hampshire Lawmakers Introduce A Bill Seeking Approval For State-Level Crypto Tax Payments

Republican senators Dennis Acton and Michael Yakubovich of New Hampshire have introduced House Bill 470 that seeks to allow state agencies to accept cryptocurrencies as payment. State Treasury, Department of Administrative Services, and the Department of Revenue Administration have been contacted to give their feedback on the issue. For the bill, the Department of Administrative […] дальше »

2019-1-24 12:41


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Bitcoin Exchanges Don’t Need Money Transmitter Licenses in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) says cryptocurrency exchanges in the state do not require Money Transmission Business Licenses. MTA Not Applicable to Bitcoin in Pennsylvania In a memo titled “Money Transmitter Act Guidance for Virtual Currency Businesses,” the Pennsylvania DoBS clarified that the Money Transmitter Act (MTA) did not apply to cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »

2019-1-23 14:00


Department of Health and Human Services in the US to Use Blockchain in New ‘HHS Accelerate’ Tool

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is going to be implementing a new data monitoring tool based on Blockchain technology. According to a recent report released by FedTech Magazine, the new tool is called HHS Accelerate and it will be streamlining the process of producing and executing contracts. Blockchain technology continues to […] дальше »

2019-1-20 20:47


Vermont Government Launches a Blockchain Insurance Pilot Program

Vermont has recently launched a blockchain pilot project for captive insurance. The information was released in an official announcement on January 11. The Office of the Vermont Secretary of State and the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation signed an agreement to explore blockchain technology and the benefits related to it to maintain records in the […] дальше »

2019-1-14 22:01


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Ukraine’s Central Bank Official Says “Too Much regulation” Stagnates Cryptocurrency Growth in the State

Vidyakin, the Director of the Department of Strategy and reforms at the National bank of Ukraine (NBU) has reportedly opined that too many regulators are being given the authority to regulate cryptos and fintech; he believes the situation is adversely affecting the industry, as per local news source LetKnow on January 8, 2018. дальше »

2019-1-10 14:00


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Texas Updates Regulatory Guidance Regarding Cryptocurrency Activities

The Texas Department of Banking has published new guidance regarding the regulatory treatment of virtual currencies under the Texas Money Services Act. The document states that most transactions involving cryptocurrencies will not be considered a transfer of “monetary value” but the exchange of virtual currencies for fiat will likely be recognized as a “money transmission. дальше »

2019-1-5 21:00


US Department of Defense Emphasizes “Enormous” Blockchain Potential to Improve Disaster Relief Efforts

Blockchain technology has a growing number of use cases, and there are many governments that are seeing its value to one extent or the other. In a recent change within the US government, it looks like the Department of Defense sees the fintech in a way that has “enormous” potential for remedying disaster relief effort. […] дальше »

2018-12-27 22:42


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U.K.’s Tax Authority Releases Taxation Guidelines for Local Cryptocurrency Holders

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), a non-ministerial department of the British government in charge of the collection of taxes, has published a paper highlighting the various types of fees applicable to blockchain-based virtual currencies and how cryptocurrency traders should handle their cryptos, according to a report released December 20, 2018, by the agency. дальше »

2018-12-23 03:00


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Bitcoin Worth $1.8 Million Confiscated From Suspected Fraudster

The local authorities in Pune, India, recently confiscated 452 Bitcoins worth $1. 8 million from suspect involved in notorious cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. India’s Biggest Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme According to The Times of India, authorities of the cybercrime department in the city of Pune, India, recently recovered 452 Bitcoins (BTC) worth $1. дальше »

2018-12-22 11:14


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BitGo Hires Trust Company Veteran as CEO of Its Custody Arm

BitGo has a new CEO for its custody business. The cryptocurrency solution provider has recruited Richard Corcoran as its new chief executive officer. Having retired some years back after over 30 years in the traditional banking and finance industry, Corcoran has come out of retirement to lead the BitGo Trust Company, BitGo's crypto custody arm. дальше »

2018-12-8 21:38