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European Banks Complicit as Corrupt African Leaders Plunder Their Home Economies
European banks have allegedly been complicit as corrupt African leaders pilfer the wealth of their economies in the billions of dollars. The Angolan government on Monday arrested the son of ex-president Jose dos Santos for stealing $500 million from the country’s sovereign wealth fund, with the help of a British bank. дальше »
2018-9-26 03:15 | |
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Regulators Must Lead On Blockchain: IBM Report
Blockchain reduces paper processes, speeds up transaction times, increases efficiencies and builds trust among participants to a transaction, according to Sept. 23 IBM report on how distributed ledger technology (DLT) can improve how the federal government does business. дальше »
2018-9-26 23:15 | |
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Malaysia to Use Blockchain For Bettering Islamic Finance, Renewable Energy and Palm Oil Sectors
Malaysia’s Three Largest Industries To Strategically Adopt Blockchain Technology The Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) has been set up by the Malaysian Government to lead moves to explore blockchain solutions in the nation’s three largest industries: palm oil, renewable energy, and Islamic finance. дальше »
2018-9-25 22:05 | |
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The Philippines Welcomes Blockchain, Cautious on Cryptocurrency
The Philippines central bank said it is encouraging the development and application of blockchain in the financial markets, as well as in government institutions, but added it is still cautious about cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-9-26 20:35 | |
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Report: China will outspend US on AI research by end of 2018
The US House Oversight and Reform IT Subcommittee today released the results of a months-long investigation into Federal investment and oversight in artificial intelligence. There’s a lot to unpack here, and most of it is bad. дальше »
2018-9-25 20:09 | |
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The Bank For International Settlements On Why Regulation Is Good News For Bitcoin
We always discuss Bitcoin regulation as a good thing. Generally, like many others within the community, Bitcoin regulation is seen as the next step towards adoption. Whilst many would like Bitcoin to remain as a channel for investment and as a product that can offer huge returns, many more do believe that the future for Bitcoin is within adoption and that adoption can only come through regulation. дальше »
2018-9-25 15:30 | |
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“Stay Away from Bitcoin Investments Using PM’s Name,” Says Singapore Government
The government of Singapore has warned investors to be wary of bitcoin investments purporting to be backed or supported by Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Bloomberg reported on September 24, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-25 11:00 | |
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US Congress Holding Roundtable With Industry Insiders to Draft Growth Promoting Regulations
Facing a murky regulatory landscape in the U. S. , representative Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, is hosting a roundtable Tuesday that includes representatives from Wall Street, venture capital firms, government regulators, and cryptocurrency industry insiders in attempts to draft policy that doesn’t stifle growth. дальше »
2018-9-25 09:00 | |
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UK’s Ambiguous Stance on Crypto Exposes Consumers to Risk, Nation Could Lose Out on Crypto Race
Lawmakers and leaders in UK’s cryptocurrency industry are now pushing for the government to enact regulations to govern the sector. There are concerns from lawmakers that the government’s current vague stance on the industry is putting consumers at risk, leaving the door wide open for potential criminal activities. дальше »
2018-9-24 18:34 | |
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Ethereum Ransomware Featured In NSA Codebreaker Challenge
Each year, the NSA runs a Codebreaker Challenge, a competition aimed at aspiring cryptographers and hackers. Details of the 2018 competition have been published, and there is a twist that may be of interest to blockchain enthusiasts. дальше »
2018-9-24 17:50 | |
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Despite Inflation Crisis, Most Filipinos Reject Bitcoin. Here’s Why
The Philippines is experiencing an inflation crisis. Yet virtually its entire population of 106 million people are unaware of and reject the notion that Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies give them a payment solution and store of value. дальше »
2018-9-24 17:30 | |
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National Government Digital Currencies vs Globally Distributed Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency enthusiast Stevan Mcgrath draws the line between global and national digital currency, explaining what hides behind the latter and what implications it presents. The post National Government Digital Currencies vs Globally Distributed Cryptocurrencies appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-9-24 16:29 | |
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Huobi Founder Met Economist and Putin Advisor Sergey Glazyev
It is uncommon for cryptocurrency founders to meet people close to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The move may look politically inappropriate at a time when stiff regulations and scams are plaguing the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2018-9-24 15:59 | |
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Moonday Morning: Brazil hate-launches a cryptocurrency exchange
It’s Moonday Morning which can mean only one thing. That we have to hook ourselves up to an IV drip of coffee, and hard-line that weekend cryptocurrency and blockchain news straight into your thought box. дальше »
2018-9-24 11:55 | |
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New York’s Report on Cryptocurrency Exchanges Can Help the Industry Mature
The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) launched a virtual markets integrity initiative to educate New York cryptocurrency investors on cryptocurrency exchanges and how they operate, protect investor funds, and ensure transactions comes from legitimate sources, reported MIT Technology Review on September 18, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-24 11:00 | |
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WhatsApp appoints a grievance officer to handle fake news concerns in India
WhatsApp has appointed a ‘grievance officer’ to address complaints concerning the spread of fake news and misinformation on its platform in India, reports the Press Trust of India on NDTV. This comes in response to the government’s demands from earlier in the year, following a nationwide string of lynchings believed to be incited by false information shared on WhatsApp. дальше »
2018-9-24 10:36 | |
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Singapore May Become First Country to Fully Embrace Cryptocurrencies
Singapore took a step closer towards cryptocurrencies as the national financial regulators discussed their openness towards the emerging industry during the Singapore Consensus. Singapore “Does Not Regulate Technology Itself But [Its] Purpose” It seems that the Singaporean government has a well-thought-out plan for introducing cryptocurrencies into their economy, according to TechCrunch. дальше »
2018-9-23 20:00 | |
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Binance Launch Info 2.0 – Here’s What You Need To Know
This week, Binance have made the huge new announcement of Binance Info 2. 0, a database that aims to be the most comprehensive crypto rating database in the world. Crypto ratings are becoming more and more common, both on a business level (ratings from finance institutions) and even from government led research labs. дальше »
2018-9-22 23:00 | |
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South Korean Government Pledges to Support Domestic Blockchain Projects
South Korea’s Ministry of Science and Information Communications Technology (ICT) has vowed to increase Government funding and support for the nation’s blockchain companies. According to Business Korea’s article published on September 21, 2018, the Government’s decision to boost support was to assist blockchain startups with current challenges and help drive growth to domestic blockchain industry. дальше »
2018-9-23 23:00 | |
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U.S. Congressman Drafts Blockchain Development Bills
The newly elected co-chair of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, U. S. Representative Tom Emmer, has introduced a trio of blockchain-focused bills in support of the development and use of blockchain technology and digital assets. дальше »
2018-9-22 18:10 | |
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South Korean’s MSICT Offers Help to Crypto Companies For Accelerating Blockchain Adoption
This Friday the South Korean Ministry of Science and Information Communications Technology (MSICT) promised support to facilitate the growth of the domestic blockchain industry. Min Won-ki, the Minister of Science held a meeting with blockchain startups as part of the government’s effort to establish contact with organizations in what it has dubbed the 10 key […] дальше »
2018-9-22 18:00 | |
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Presenting a United Front of Blockchain Companies to Work With Congress
It’s a sign of the times and the growing maturity of the crypto industry that a new industry trade association launched in Washington, D. C. , on September 11, 2018, to lobby the U. дальше »
2018-9-22 22:46 | |
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Artificial intelligence hates the poor and disenfranchised
The biggest actual threat faced by humans, when it comes to AI, has nothing to do with robots. It’s biased algorithms. And, like almost everything bad, it disproportionately affects the poor and marginalized. дальше »
2018-9-22 22:34 | |
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Hackers Have Been Secretly Using Indian Government Sites to Mine Cryptos
India is one of those few countries where the status of cryptocurrencies remains uncertain. Reserve Bank of India, the country’s central bank, has been adamant in its stance and does not want financial institutions to extend services in the crypto sector. дальше »
2018-9-21 17:49 | |
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Coinbase Appoints Brian Brooks As CLO to Expand Their Legal, Compliance and Government Affairs Capabilities
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced in a new blog post today that the exchange has hired a new chief legal officer. The position will be filled by Brian Brooks. Armstrong noted that as the cryptocurrency ecosystem is rapidly evolving, the company wants to contribute toward the regulations in this space and help shape public policy. дальше »
2018-9-21 15:49 | |
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Singapore Phishing Websites Using Fake News to Get Users’ Bank and Credit Card Details
Phishing websites have been using fake news involving the Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore as means of aquiring users’ credit card and bank account information. Get Rich Quick Scheme The Singaporean government has condemned two separate websites for trying to acquire bank account and credit card information by distributing false information involving the Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore. дальше »
2018-9-21 09:00 | |
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The Impact of Blockchain for Government: Insights on Identity, Payments, and Supply Chain
How can blockchain benefit government? дальше »
2018-10-25 03:00 | |
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Ex-Liberia Central Bank Chief Under Probe for Missing $104M, State Seeks FBI Help
More than a dozen government officials, including former central bank governor and his deputy, have come under investigation in Liberia after $104 million of newly printed banknotes vanished from the state purse. дальше »
2018-9-21 00:25 | |
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Newest Crypto Exchange Offers Multiple Currencies Via One Book
The crypto world is welcoming its newest digital currency exchange. Known as BTSE, it’s a platform designed primarily to look after markets and OTC trading. The system is unique in the sense that it offers multiple currencies through one book, and entities like the U. дальше »
2018-9-21 00:05 | |
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Congressional Committee Calls for Clearer Crypto Tax Code in Letter to IRS
In an open letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the U. S. House’s Committee on Ways and Means argues that the tax collection body is leaving investors in the lurch with its vague cryptocurrency tax codes. дальше »
2018-9-21 23:35 | |
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“Someone’s Got to Be the Voice of Reason” — Kraken Responds to NY AG Report
The New York Attorney General’s office has pointed a finger at cryptocurrency exchange Kraken for “potential” violation of state regulations. Now, the San Francisco–based exchange is firing back, saying it does not appreciate what it sees as implications of illegality. дальше »
2018-9-21 18:10 | |
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Switzerland to Share Its Blockchain Regulation Experience with Israel
Switzerland's blockchain and fintech experts will work in developing the regulations for Isreali officials and present it to the Israeli government by the end of this year. The post Switzerland to Share Its Blockchain Regulation Experience with Israel appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-9-21 17:52 | |
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Hackers Mining Cryptos Using Leaked NSA Surveillance Tools, New Report Reveals
That the NSA could be spying on you is probably something you are aware of, and most probably even made peace with. However, what happens when the same tools used by the government fall on the wrong hands? They use them to mine cryptos. дальше »
2018-9-21 17:00 | |
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U.K. Lawmakers Believe Britain’s Cryptocurrency Market Should Be Regulated
British lawmakers mentioned on September 19, 2018, that the cryptocurrency market needs urgent regulations. The Government should take action to protect retail investors from volatile prices, technical vulnerabilities, and position U. дальше »
2018-9-21 15:00 | |
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Congressmen to Ask the Government Accountability Office to Audit IRS
Five congressmen have signed a letter stating they will ask the Government Accountability Office (GOA) to audit IRS over their handling of crypto taxation. The congressmen criticize IRS over lack of. дальше »
2018-9-21 14:44 | |
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UK MPs Urge Regulation for ‘Wild West’ Crypto Industry
The UK Treasury Committee published a report on crypto-assets for its Digital Currencies inquiry. In the report, they seem keen on pushing a ‘Wild West’ analogy. Time Flies… The Digital Currencies inquiry was launched in February of this year, with a remit to “cover the role of digital currencies in the UK. дальше »
2018-9-20 10:00 | |
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ConsenSys Initiative Empowers Students to Use Blockchain for Social Good
ConsenSys Social Impact — a program designed to build blockchain-based solutions for global humanitarian issues — is partnering with MakerDAO and optiMize to launch a new Blockchain for Social Impact Incubator at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. дальше »
2018-9-20 01:55 | |
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Is The UK Government Keeping An Eye On the Crypto Market?
In early summer, the FDA issued a guide to banks to help them solve their apparent risk issues associated with their clients’ crypto dealings. Apparently, and as reported by Financial Feeds, the UK government has instituted policies to regulate some crypto derivatives like CFDs (Contract For Differences) that are crypto-based. дальше »
2018-9-20 00:07 | |
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China’s ‘Bitcoin Girl’ Documentary Shows Challenges Of Bitcoin Use
It’s been a year since China banned Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchanges as well as initial coin offerings (ICOs) in the populous country of 1. 4 billion. The government isn’t relenting in its anti-crypto drive, either. дальше »
2018-9-20 23:00 | |
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Lynked.World Announces Strategic Partnerships With Four Major Organizations in India
Lynked. World, the blockchain-based technology that allows users to irrefutably verify their personal, educational, and professional backgrounds, has just announced that four elite organizations in India will join dozens of other government and educational intuitions in that country who have adopted the platform. дальше »
2018-9-19 11:30 | |
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Cardano (ADA) Founder Shares Blockchain Insights With Mongolian Government
While many blockchain and cryptocurrency platforms have primarily focused on their own progress through the economy, Cardano has take on a much different role. Instead, they have been bringing blockchain technology to developing countries as a whole. дальше »
2018-9-19 07:46 | |
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Denmark’s Largest Bank Took Two Years to Close Accounts of Blacklisted Russian Clients
Denmark’s largest bank, Danske Bank, reportedly knew that some of its Estonian branch’s clients were on the Russian government’s blacklist but did not close their accounts for two years. дальше »
2018-9-19 06:50 | |
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Switzerland And Israel Regulators To Collaborate In Sharing Blockchain Knowledge For Crypto Laws
Switzerland has been making progress on their technological advancements with blockchain, but they have realized that their current knowledge is not enough to sustain ongoing improvements. In a decision to support their government’s needs, Minister of Finance Ueli Maurer and State Secretary for International Financial Matters Joerg Gasser decided to visit Israel. Since Israel is […] дальше »
2018-9-19 05:55 | |
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Hong Kong–Based Blockchain Fund Makes Its Case for Yen-Backed Stablecoin
Grandshores Technology Group, a Hong Kong–listed investment holding company, is seeking to raise around $12. 7 million through a digital token fund, according to reports from the South China Morning Post (SCMP). дальше »
2018-9-19 00:42 | |
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Hangzhou-backed Blockchain Fund Targets Roll-out of Japanese Yen-pegged Stablecoin
The prominent future behind the blockchain technology has encourage the government of the Chinese city of Hangzhou to finance a yen-backed stablecoin project. The post Hangzhou-backed Blockchain Fund Targets Roll-out of Japanese Yen-pegged Stablecoin appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-9-19 00:02 | |
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