Nifty News: GameStop NFT market goes live, Hong Kong’s NFT concept and more

The latest Web3 offering from GameStop sees the official launch of its NFT market, and the Hong Kong government is testing a proof-of-concept NFT at a convention. дальше »

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DBS launches programmable money live pilot for Singapore government vouchers

Singaporean multinational banking firm, DBS, has partnered with Open Government Product (OGP) to unveil the pilot of purpose-bound money-based vouchers.   In its Monday press release, the banking leader said issuing those vouchers would be done on a blockchain using tokenized Singapore dollars. дальше »

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India’s central bank starts digital rupee pilot

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will debut a pilot for its central bank digital currency (CBDC) targeting the wholesale segment, the bank announced on Monday. India is one of the countries with the highest number of cryptocurrency users, and while the government’s approach to crypto trading has been more unwelcoming, its been the opposite […] The post India’s central bank starts digital rupee pilot appeared first on Invezz. дальше »

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Hong Kong: Latest regulatory update might make retail crypto-trading legal soon

Hong Kong regulators have disclosed plans to investigate exposing the cryptocurrency sector to ordinary investors. According to a government announcement this morning, the Securities and Futures CommiThe post Hong Kong: Latest regulatory update might make retail crypto-trading legal soon appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Riyadh to host global fintech experts as the Kingdom ramps up to transform into a truly digital economy

Centered around Saudi Arabia’s national economic development strategy and Saudi Vision 2030, Trescon brings World Fintech Show to the Kingdom, which aims to connect global fintech innovators with enterprises, investors, policymakers, government authorities, and collaborators to redefine and re-energize financial services by adopting the most impactful technologies. дальше »

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DBS trials digital Singapore dollar with government vouchers

DBS Bank’s pilot will involve 1000 consumers and six merchants. It’s part of the Project Orchid, an effort aimed at laying the technological infrastructure needed for the rollout of a digital Singapore dollar. дальше »

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India's Central Bank to Start Wholesale CBDC Pilot Nov. 1

The Reserve Bank of India will begin its wholesale e-rupee pilot project on Nov. 1 with a focus on settlement of secondary market transactions in government securities. дальше »

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Hong Kong issues policy statement on crypto

The Hong Kong government issued a crypto policy statement that clarified its plans to develop “a vibrant sector and ecosystem” for the nascent industry on October 31. The post Hong Kong issues policy statement on crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Hong Kong Government Reconsiders Stance on Virtual Asset ETFs, Tokenized Securities, Retail Investors

The government says it's ready to engage with virtual asset service providers and invite them to the city. дальше »

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The U.S. Will Weaponize The Dollar By Backing It With Bitcoin

The United States government is likely to back the dollar with bitcoin in order to protect its status as issuer of the global reserve currency. дальше »

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Metaverse schooling to help Japanese city combat growing absenteeism

Government data showed that 244,940 Japanese elementary and junior high school students were absent for at least 30 days in FY 2021. дальше »

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Pro-crypto city of Lugano and El Salvador sign economic agreement based on adoption

As part of the agreement, El Salvador will establish a physical government presence in an effort to “foster cooperation with educational and research institutions.” дальше »

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EOS Foundation Signs MoU with Busan City to Boost Blockchain Investments

The Busan Metropolitan City government has an MoU with several venture firms led by the EOS Network Foundation in a deal that will see millions of dollars invested in the city's web3 startups. дальше »

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How The Government Could Come For Your Bitcoin

What does the path to hyperbitcoinization look like when governments worldwide start to notice their citizens adopting bitcoin? дальше »

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Gluwa Blockchain Partners With Lagos State Government to Transform the Agricultural Sector

In an effort to revolutionize the agricultural industry, the government of Lagos State has partnered with the blockchain infrastructure platform Gluwa. With this change, agricultural assets can be digitized, making it simpler for farmers in the area to secure financing. дальше »

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Gluwa Blockchain Partners With Lagos State Government to Digitize Agricultural Assets

Blockchain infrastructure platform Gluwa is partnering with the Lagos State government to transform the agricultural sector. The move will enable the digitization of agricultural assets, making it easier for farmers in the region to obtain finance. дальше »

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UK Stablecoin Rules Approved by Lawmaker Committee

Rishi Sunak’s government said it wants to “tentatively seize” crypto opportunities as it prepares to widen the regulatory net дальше »

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The Australian Taxation Office Introduces Bitcoin Taxation at Capital Gains Rates

The Australian Government will impose new regulations to tax digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, on standard capital gains rates. Australian Government Derails Crypto The Australian Government has enacted new regulations concerning the taxation of fungible digital assets such as cryptocurrencies. According… дальше »

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Vietnam's prime minister calls for crypto regulation: Report

“It is necessary to study appropriate sanctions, and assign the government to make detailed regulations,” Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reportedly said. дальше »

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First Mover Asia: China’s Bitcoin-Funded Intelligence Operation in US Likely About Chips; Bitcoin Soars Past $20K

The U.S. Department of Justice is alleging that two Chinese intelligence officers tried to bribe an undercover FBI agent with bitcoin for information about the U.S. government’s investigations into technology giant Huawei. дальше »

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Chinese agents used Bitcoin transactions through Wasabi to allegedly bribe US government employee

According to an analysis by crypto risk management firm Elliptic, two Chinese intelligence agents used Wasabi Wallet to conceal BTC transactions allegedly used for bribes. дальше »

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SEC’s aggression makes crypto attractive to professional investors: study

Nearly 60% of professional investors say the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s aggression makes crypto attractive, according to Bloomberg’s latest MLIV Pulse survey. Per the report, almost 60% of 564 respondents participating in the survey see the crackdown by the SEC, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and other government agencies as positive signals […] The post SEC’s aggression makes crypto attractive to professional investors: study appeared first on Invezz. дальше »

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U.K. adds a New Amendment to Bill, Seeks to Regulate Stablecoins

The amendment paper published by the UK's financial regulatory body portrays that the government wants to regulate cryptos and financial products tied to it. дальше »

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Tangem Crypto Hardware Wallet Review (2022)

Cryptocurrency is speedily becoming the future of finance due to its decentralized system of operation, where no intermediaries, banking system or government has absolute control over people’s funds. дальше »

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UK introduces crypto regulation amendment to finance markets bill

The UK government is seeking to provide further clarity on the regulation of cryptocurrencies, per the latest amendment to the Financial Services and Markets bill. According to an amendment note introduced on Friday, 21 October, the UK legislature wants to give regulators more control over crypto ads and ban unregistered crypto service providers. дальше »

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Government crackdowns are coming unless crypto starts self-policing

From privacy standards to consumer protection, the cryptocurrency industry needs to better regulate itself before governments crack down. дальше »

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Jack Dorsey Unveils New Decentralized Social Media To Checkmate Government Control

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U.S. Charges 5 Russians With Crypto Money Laundering to Evade Sanctions

The U.S. government recently announced charges against 5 Russian nationals and two oil traders for breaching sanctions. According to reports, the accused persons used crypto assets in sanction evading to fund Russia in the war against Ukraine.  The U.S. Charges… дальше »

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Japan Wants To Make It Easier For Exchanges To List Tokens

Crypto regulations in Japan have been a bit tough and inhibiting of late, but that’s about to change. The Japanese government is now considering loosening the harsh restrictions to let authorized crypto exchanges list coins in a more friendly regulatory environment. дальше »

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Japanese Crypto Self-Regulatory Body to Loosen Token Vetting Process: Report

Japan has been looking to gradually ease rules for crypto startups, with the government also considering corporate tax breaks for companies. дальше »

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Israel moves to avail government bonds via blockchain

As per a report from October 19, the Israel Ministry of Finance has partnered with VMware and Fireblocks to perform a proof of concept for issuing government bonds through blockchain to reduce costs and shorten the duration of issuance and clearing of government bonds. дальше »

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Israel's Government and Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Preparing to Issue Digital State Bond

Israel's Ministry of Finance and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) are preparing to issue a blockchain-based digital state bond. дальше »

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Bluesky: Jack Dorsey Creation Aims to Limit Corporate and Government Control

Bluesky, an initiative created by Jack Dorsey of Twitter, announced a decentralized protocol that aims to limit government and corporate actions on major social media platforms. The post Bluesky: Jack Dorsey Creation Aims to Limit Corporate and Government Control appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Greenland Working With Concordium Blockchain, Top Universities to Explore Blockchain-Based Election System in Nation

The government of Greenland is collaborating with Concordium Blockchain and other top universities to explore how to develop a potential blockchain-based online voting system for the country. A Planned Collaboration According to reports, Concordium Blockchain, COBRA, Aarhus University, the Alexandra Institute,… дальше »

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Japan Greenlights Tougher Anti-Money-Laundering Rules for Crypto

A cabinet decision to revise six foreign exchange laws closely follows a government plan to introduce new rules for remittances, all aimed at tightening anti-money laundering measures for crypto. дальше »

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Japan looks to amend crypto KYC rules

The Japanese government passed a cabinet decision to revise six foreign exchange laws to better combat money laundering on October 14. The post Japan looks to amend crypto KYC rules appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Crypto Exchanges May Share Customer Info Following New Remittance Laws in Japan

The Japanese government will potentially establish a change to its remittance rules to include crypto exchanges having to share info about crypto customers and transactions. The post Crypto Exchanges May Share Customer Info Following New Remittance Laws in Japan appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Koreans to have access to blockchain-powered digital IDs by 2024

Under the plan, the blockchain-powered ID would be fully decentralized, meaning the government won't be able to see how or when the ID is being used. дальше »

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North Korea’s Lazarus behind years of crypto hacks in Japan: Police

According to the Japan Government, a common mode of attack for the Lazarus Group was phishing, who are believed to have focused more on crypto funds lately because they’re “managed more loosely.” дальше »

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The 2022 Hong Kong FinTech Week will See the City Government Clarify Its Crypto Position

The 2022 Hong Kong FinTech Week will center on Web3 and the metaverse. The city's government plans to release a crypto policy statement. дальше »

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El Salvador focused on bringing investment to Bitcoin City, says ambassador

The El Salvador official noted that the government is looking to attract more investments to its Bitcoin City with special incentives for businesses investing early. дальше »

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CoinCRED enters the UAE cryptocurrency market

The future crypto capital- Dubai, is having tremendous growth. The government's proactive support is the main driving force for building a conducive ecosystem for all cryptocurrency and web3-related cThe post CoinCRED enters the UAE cryptocurrency market appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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UK Wants to Make It Easier to Seize Crypto in Terrorism Cases

The government wants to mirror planned changes to the Economic Crime and Transparency bill to enable authorities to swiftly seize crypto assets linked to terrorist activities. дальше »

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UK Passes Bill That Could See Trade Documents Stored Using Blockchain

The UK government has passed a bill that could see it adopt blockchain technology as a solution to store documents. дальше »

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UK Lawmaker Matt Hancock Doesn’t Regret Pro-Crypto Swerve

The former cabinet minister is pushing for the government to be more pro-innovation. дальше »

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Bond Market Meltdown: Where Are The Buyers For Government Debt?

Central banks are trying to keep yields from exploding higher while they hike rates to fight inflation. Who will step in to buy bonds in current conditions? дальше »

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TRON becomes legal tender in Dominica

Leading blockchain network Tron has inked an agreement with the government of Dominica to make Tron-native tokens authorized digital currency in the Caribbean Island. The post TRON becomes legal tender in Dominica appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Kazakhstan Legislature Pushes New Crypto Rules Forward: Report

The lower house of the country's parliament has passed five bills relating to digital assets on the first reading as the government tightens its grip on crypto mining. дальше »

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Tron Partners With Dominica Govt. to Issue National 'Fan Token'

The Caribbean island's government may now accept native Tron tokens such as TRX and USDT for public payments including taxes under a new ordinance. дальше »

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Tron Partners With Dominica to Issue National 'Fan Token'

The Caribbean island's government may now accept native Tron tokens such as TRX and USDT for public payments including taxes under a new ordinance. дальше »

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