Musk maintains warnings of exponential AI advancement in discussion with UK Prime Minister

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak interviewed Elon Musk at a recent AI safety summit hosted by the UK government. The conversation focused on the opportunities and risks presented by artificial intelligence.

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Liechtenstein Plans to Accept Bitcoin for Payments to State, Prime Minister Says: Report

Under the plans, any crypto received will immediately be exchanged for Swiss francs, Prime Minister Daniel Risch told German news publication Handelsblatt.

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's win was a victory for crypto

Cryptocurrency fans have a lot to look forward to with the new prime minister, who has a track record of being highly positive about the industry.

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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.

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Wealthy Crypto Bull Rishi Sunak Become’s Britain’s Prime Minister After Truss Resignation

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Fasset Partners With Pakistan Prime Minister’s Youth Program and JazzCash

Fasset is partnering with Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office, as part of their Prime Minister’s Youth Program (PMYP), to educate 1 million young people on blockchain-based technologies, web3, and crypto.

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Research: Cryptocurrencies at risk as new UK Prime Minister contends with economic challenges

On September 5, Liz Truss was officially declared Britain’s new Prime Minister (PM) after almost three months of campaigning. The post Research: Cryptocurrencies at risk as new UK Prime Minister contends with economic challenges appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shot Dead During Campaign Speech

Abe was the longest-serving prime minister in Japanese history.

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India’s Prime Minister Calls for Uniform Approach to Crypto Regulation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged other countries to jointly shape cryptocurrency regulations

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Will Russia’s New Prime Minister Help Foster The Adoption Of Cryptocurrencies?

The Russian Federation Prime Minister has made a call asking his country people to try and prioritize the development of the digital economy. RIA NOVOSTI, a Russian news outlet on 16th January 2020 reported that Mikhail Mishustin, who had earlier in the day been confirmed as the new Russian Prime Minister had placed some priorities […]

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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak Attacks Bitcoin As A “Ponzi Scheme”, Praises Blockchain

The creation of Bitcoin was a revolutionary shock to the financial system. The limited number of tokens makes them elusive, and their reign as the top cryptocurrency by market cap has even earned them a position as the household name for the industry.

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Former Israeli Prime Minister Calls Cryptocurrencies a ‘Ponzi Scheme’

Ehud Barak served as the prime minister of Israel from 1999 to 2001. These days he makes a lot of money as an investor and co-founder of startup companies in such fields as cyber espionage and cannabis.

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India Ready to Unveil Cryptocurrency Law Next Month

The government of India may provide clarity on cryptocurrency regulation as soon as next month with a new draft bill now in the works. Clarity Soon Citing a counter-affidavit issued by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Quartz reports that the country’s government is likely to provide some clarity on the matter of cryptocurrencies sometime in the next two months.

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Thailand Uses Blockchain-Supported Electronic Voting System in Primaries

Thailand's Democrat Party has become the first political party to use blockchain technology to elect its leaders in a primary election, which was held from November 1–9, 2018.

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Crypto Regulation Roundup: More Cryptocurrency Control Urged in South Korea and Thailand, France Plans to Ease Crypto Taxes

South Korea’s lawyers have lobbied the government to establish a better legal framework around blockchain that would help develop the industry and protect investors. More regulation was also urged in Thailand, where on November 7, 2018, the Deputy Prime Minister has called for more measures to control cryptocurrencies and prevent them from being used to fund terrorism.

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Thai PM Calls for Stricter Crypto Regulations

Thailand’s Prime Minister Wissanu highlights the need to combat terrorist financing and money laundering through tighter crypto regulations.

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Your right to anonymous messaging is under threat

This week Russia has stepped up its war on anonymity. After an attempt last April to block the service, on Friday a court in Moscow ordered encrypted messaging app Telegram to pay 800,000 rouble – around €10,600 – for failing to hand over users’ information.

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Thailand Readies First ICO Portal, Junta Wants More Control

Mixed messages are still coming from Thailand with regard to the cryptocurrency industry in the Kingdom. This week the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission stated that at least one ICO portal will be certified this month, while the Deputy Prime Minister has called for more control over cryptos.

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Crypto Entrepreneur Gains Kevin O’Leary’s Approval, Scores $100k Investment

Betting on an impending crypto bull run, a number of prominent investors have recently thrown mounds of capital at promising cryptocurrency and blockchain startups. Canada’s very-own Kevin O’Leary, once a controversial prime minister candidate, has jumped on the bandwagon, investing a large sum of fiat in up and coming crypto application.

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Russia’s Prime Minister Receives Proposals on Crypto Regulation, Potential Flaws in “First Reading”

A recent take on Russia’s viewpoints on crypto regulation has recently been published. As per Russian news outlet, RBC, the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs sent said proposals to Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev.

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Albania Already Working on Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework: Prime-Minister

With the target to create a crypto-friendly legislation environment while parallel showcase better and improved competitiveness/leadership in the Balkan Region of Europe, Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama highlighted out that the gov is open to new developments and ways to attract investments.

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Albanian Government Considers Following Malta’s Lead with Crypto Regulation

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has indicated that the country is considering setting up a comprehensive crypto regulation framework in Malta as the country’s government seeks to improve its competitiveness, diversify its economy and attract crypto businesses to the tiny Balkan country.

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World’s Largest’ Mining Farm Opening Brings Government and Business Leaders Together in Armenia

A new mining farm was recently opened in the country of Armenia, which is not widely known for mining cryptos. News Armenia, a local news source, has reported that the event was so important that it was attended even by the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan. The mining farm will be the result of […]

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Facebook needed to hire a diplomat, and Nick Clegg is the smartest choice

When Elliot Schrage announced he was stepping down from his role as Facebook’s Head of Global Policy and Communications, the Internet was abuzz with rumors about who would replace him. Today, we learned that it would be Nick Clegg, former Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and one-time leader of the Liberal Democrats.

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s Pictures Used to Promote Cryptocurrency

The fake news nuisance is growing by the day where pictures and even deep-fakes are used to manipulate audiences. A new fake news controversy related to digital currencies has unveiled in New Zealand.

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Japan is working to simplify cryptocurrency tax filing system

Japan’s Tax Commission is looking for ways to simplify the current tax filing system for cryptocurrencies in order to ensure investors accurately report their gains. On October 17, the commission, which guides policy on taxation and also advises the prime minister, held a general assembly meeting to discuss potential improvements to the process. The committee […]

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India’s PM Unveils Blockchain Center, Could Indicate Policy Shift

In a move that signals India’s growing acceptance of distributed ledger technology (DLT), Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced last week that blockchain, artificial intelligence and drones are three priority areas for a new technology center in Maharashtra, a western province of nearly 125 million that includes the city of Mumbai.

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India’s Prime Minister Boasts How Blockchain and AI will Create New Job Opportunities

Blockchain And AI Will Create New Job Opportunities – India’s Prime Minister According to an article on the New York Times, nascent technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence pose a serious threat to the existence of the human workforce.

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Blockvest ICO Being Sued By SEC

Blockvest is being sued the Securities and Exchange Commission for making false claims that the regulator’s approval for its planned ICO. The regulator is looking for an injunction against the defendant in return for all the financial gains of its ICO activities.

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Indian Prime Minister Praises Blockchain Technology for Agricultural Supply Chains

Indian Prime Minister Gives Full Backing To Blockchain Technology Once upon a time, a lot of people in the world did not believe in the potential of the blockchain technology, but this seems to be changing even in countries like India, which had a very negative stance on cryptocurrencies recently, like when the government of […]

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New Zealand PM Used As Pawn In Fake News Site

Jacinda Arden, Prime Minister of New Zealand has had her face used by a fake news site in order to promote articles aimed at Facebook to encourage a crypto startup. A local media source, ‘Stuff’ reported on Friday that multiple sponsored posts have recently been promoted on Facebook by using the likeness of the New Zealand PM with headlines such as New Investment Plan For Kiwis which were targeted at several different age groups around the country.

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Fake News Site Used New Zealand Prime Minister to Pump Bitcoin Startup

A fake news site used images of New Zealand's prime minister in sponsored posts on Facebook to promote a bitcoin firm.

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Unlocking the Full Potential of IoT Farming - [BTC Media Sponsor]

You don’t need to be an agriculture expert to see the writing on the wall. Current farming methods just aren’t working anymore for most farmers of the world. There are 2 billion smallholder farms managing fewer than five acres (PDF).

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Japan: Newly Appointed Minister of Science, Technology, and IT Has an Impressive Pro-Crypto History

Japan, a country working hard to get a “crypto-friendly” image, took things to another level with the appointment of Takuya Hirai, a pro-blockchain politician, as the Minister of Science, Technology, and IT.

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Malta Delta Summit: Binance’s Blockchain Charity Foundation Gathers Support, TRON Pledges

The Malta Delta Summit held between Oct. 3 and 5 was attended by more than 3,500 blockchain experts and politicians, including Malta’s President, Prime Minister, and government officials; the CEO of Binance cryptocurrency exchange; and more.

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Japan Appoints Blockchain-Supportive New Minister of Science and Tech

New Minister Takuya Hirai – has been appointed by Japan’s prime minister as the new Minister of Science and IT/Technology during a period when the country is turning its focus even more towards blockchain spreading around various sectors.

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Malta PM Makes Unavoidable Bitcoin Prediction

The people of Malta and its government have already accepted the crypto world and has even tried to call itself the ‘blockchain island’ of the world. In an address to the United Nation’s General Assembly, the Prime Minister of Malta, Joseph Muscat has said that he sees blockchain technologies as the tool which can allow Bitcoin and other digital currencies to inevitably gain a widespread appeal and essentially become the future of currency.

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Premier of Malta: cryptocurrencies are inevitable

Cryptocurrencies are "the inevitable future of money," said Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta, speaking at the United Nations. In his opinion, blockchain will help make the world more fair and transparent.

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Malta PM Joseph Muscat Praises Potential of Blockchain to United Nations

Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has described blockchain technology as part of a wave of emerging technologies that have the potential to disrupt long-standing human problems relating to healthcare, the environment, humanitarian aid, and international diplomacy.

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Malta’s PM Hails Cryptos and Blockchain During UNGA

Prime Minister of Malta Joseph Muscat summoned his nerves of steel to say the biggest, boldest statement about blockchain to the world. Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Muscat hailed blockchain technology and said that it would eventually allow cryptocurrencies to become the future of money.

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Malta To United Nations: Cryptocurrency Is ‘Inevitable Future Of Money’

The prime minister of Malta, Joseph Muscat, told the United Nations that cryptocurrency is “the inevitable future of money” on September 27 — reiterating his faith in Blockchain technology.   The ‘Blockchain Island’ Reveals Its Cards Speaking at the organization’s 73rd General Debate, Muscat, who has presided over Malta’s official pivot to become a so-called ‘Blockchain Island,’ championed digital innovation and its regulation.

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Maltese Prime Minister is a Bitcoin Bull

There are still plenty of people who remain confident the Bitcoin price will see an incredibly sharp rebound later this year or throughout early 2019. One surprising Bitcoin “bull” is Malta’s Prime Minister.

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Prime Minister of Malta: Crypto is the Inevitable Future, ‘Blockchain Island’ is a Calculated Risk

At the United Nations General Assembly, Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta, announced that crypto is the inevitable future of money. Serving as Prime Minister of Malta since 2013, Muscat has recently been an influential figure in the blockchain space.

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Malta's Prime Minister Hails Crypto as 'Future of Money' in UN Speech

Malta's prime minister, Joseph Muscat, has told the U.N. that cryptocurrencies are "the inevitable future of money."

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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.

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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.

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Czech Prime Minister Accuses Opposition Party Of “Doing nothing But Mining Bitcoin”

Last week, the Czechs witnessed a very peculiar political debate. The issue of crypto-mining was used as an argument for political attack seeking to discredit a minority party that criticized the inefficiency of the Czech administration.

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Australian PM Sees ‘Massive Opportunities’ in Blockchain Technology

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is emerging as blockchain's latest hero after he stated that the technology offers massive opportunities in the financial markets.

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Former RBI Governor Stirs Up PMO India – Time For Better Banks

Bank frauds in India have opened a can of worms this year, leaving the public questioning concepts such as board, governance, public sector, bankruptcy, and investor transparency with anxiety and anger.

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