2020-3-17 15:59 |
Sweden is seeking to amend current laws in a bid to host the Bank for International Settlements innovation hub for digital currencies
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Hardware wallet provider Ledger has erected a digital billboard over London’s Canary Wharf financial hub reading “let’s take back control for real,” taking a jab at the pro-Brexit rhetoric of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the day the U.
2020-1-31 18:00 | |
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Stryking, a hub for blockchain-based digital collectibles centered around popular sports licenses, announced today it has commenced the auction for 18 unique official FC Bayern Munich licensed digital collectibles.
2019-12-3 18:56 | |
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Singapore has always been seen as a hub of digital finance. Many of the world’s major blockchain and crypto conferences are held there and a lot of the region’s exchanges have chosen the island nation for its welcoming climes.
2019-11-21 11:28 | |
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As countries around the world are increasingly moving toward a digital currency backed by their national fiat, the hub of financial and technological innovation of the past decades is moving in the opThe post Stablecoins could 'negatively affect' financial Stability: Federal Reserve appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-11-16 12:30 | |
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Coeure is to lead the new BIS Innovation Hub in researching and perhaps developing fintech with benefits, such as digital currencies.
2019-11-11 16:30 | |
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Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are an important subject in Switzerland right now. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has recently started a partnership with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) to begin a study on CBDCs, which will be conducted at the BIS Innovation Hub Center, which is based in Switzerland. According to the latest […]
2019-10-9 01:13 | |
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The Swiss National Bank and SIX Group to research digital central bank money within new BIS Innovation Hub
2019-10-9 21:27 | |
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Luxembourg is emerging as the hub for the growth of cryptocurrencies in the European market. While several European countries are slowly embracing blockchain and cryptocurrencies, members of the ‘Big Four’ auditing firms such as PwC and Deloitte have recently announced the integration of digital assets in their Luxembourg-based offices.
2019-9-19 20:30 | |
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CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourceUphold, a leading digital money platform, announced today the acquisition of Scytale, a digital agency based in Braga, Portugal. Uphold was an early believer in the technology talent to be found in the Portuguese hub around Porto, and the acquisition comes after deciding to further anchor its technology team in Portugal.
2019-7-16 23:43 | |
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A new diktat by Hong Kong’s financial watchdog has put the global financial hub’s cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians in a spot of bother as they are now required to fully insure the risks of hacking and theft associated with digital currencies, South China Morning Post reports, June 23, 2019.
2019-6-24 15:00 | |
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SEC To Host Blockchain And Crypto Public Forum May 2019 The SEC recently announced that it plans to hold a fintech forum to discuss distributed ledger technology and digital assets. The forum, which will be held on May 31, 2019, in the SEC’s Washington, DC headquarters, is being organized by the agency’s Strategic Hub for […]
2019-5-9 18:51 | |
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Google, the search giant which has made its business to make money off our digital habits, is getting serious about privacy. The company, at its annual Google I/O developers conference yesterday, announced a number of fancy software updates, in addition to unveiling new hardware like Nest Hub Max and cheaper versions of its Pixel smartphone.
2019-5-8 15:46 | |
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Coinspeaker DELTA Summit 2019 Promises to Be the Crown Jewel of Global Tech EventsMalta is leading the charge in blockchain and DLT technology and is positioning itself as a global hub for digital innovation.
2019-4-18 20:07 | |
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Over the years, Bitcoin has gained a reputation for having a “toxic” community of users around it. This accusation is mostly thrown at Bitcoin by proponents of altcoins and those who have supported various Bitcoin hard fork attempts in the past.
2019-4-5 16:23 | |
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When the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission publishes anything related to the cryptocurrency space, the industry immediately pays attention. However, a highly-touted guidance document from the regulator in regards to blockchain and ICOs is shaping up to be seen as a case of nothing to see here.
2019-4-4 01:15 | |
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A bill proposed by the Texas legislature will require that all receivers of cryptocurrency in regular transactions verify the identity of the cryptocurrency sender before accepting any payment.
2019-3-12 01:04 | |
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Colorado is becoming a “hub” for startups looking to use blockchain technology to power their business models. The recently signed-into-law Digital Token Act will exempt utility tokens from certain state securities regulations and make it easier for startups to raise growth capital, crowdfund via cryptocurrency, and sell utility tokens in a clearer and more compliant […] The post Colorado’s Digital Token Act Provides Securities Exemptions to Businesses Leveraging Utility Tokens appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2019-3-10 23:43 | |
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According to a recent statement made by Ohio’s state treasurer, so far, only two businesses have filed their taxes in crypto using the state’s crypto tax payment scheme.
2019-2-22 01:23 | |
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Bahrain is recovering its status as the Middle East’s financial hub by introducing regulation laws for crypto companies, letting them work for a trial period
2019-3-27 17:58 | |
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The Wyoming state government has been expanding its status as a hub for crypto and blockchain technology by passing several new bills this February. According to Wyoming-based blockchain advocate Caitlin Long, the state of Wyoming has recently passed resolution SF0125 on February 14, 2019, claiming that Wyoming “law recognizes property rights in the direct ownership of digital assets.
2019-2-15 22:18 | |
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NetCents, a transactional hub for cryptocurrency payments, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Powered by ZOMONGO. ZOMONGO is one of the fastest growing digital networks in North America and is currently in 90,000+ ZOMONGO merchant locations, 3.5... Source
2019-2-13 04:27 | |
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Mauritius will soon license digital asset custodians as part of its plan to create a fintech hub "in and for" Africa.
2019-2-8 18:30 | |
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Blockchain firm Bitfury will develop a bitcoin mining center in Paraguay. The new mining operation is in partnership with Seoul-based research and development firm Commons Foundation.
2019-2-8 23:32 | |
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Many countries in the world are starting initiatives to support the blockchain technology lately. Now, the government from the Island of Man, a self-governing British dependency, has decided to promote the blockchain in the country by creating a new blockchain hub in the country, the Blockchain Office. According to the government, this is a key […]
2019-2-5 22:09 | |
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U. S. -based cryptocurrency exchange platform Kraken has completed the largest transaction in its history after it made its foray into the futures trading world with the acquisition of London-based Crypto Facilities.
2019-2-5 21:04 | |
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Digital Isle of Man, an executive agency for the Isle of Man’s government, has formed a global blockchain hub and regulatory sandbox
2019-2-5 16:24 | |
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WordPress, the open source CMS that powers nearly one-third of the web, is now looking to streamline newsrooms around the world. In 2019, we’ll see a new commitment to small and medium-sized publishers with a toolkit called Newspack.
2019-1-16 00:47 | |
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WordPress. com parent company Automattic Inc, and its partners Spirited Media and News Revenue Hub announce a new partnership with Google and Google News Initiative along with other companies like Civil Media (backed by ConsenSys) to release a new platform for digital news startups.
2019-1-15 01:44 | |
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As tax season is rapidly approaching, some states, like Ohio, have decided to set a new standard for the rest of the country to follow. Back in November, Ohio became the first state in the U.
2019-1-3 20:53 | |
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The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has prepared draft rules designed to regulate digital assets and certain aspects of the country’s crypto industry. The move aims to establish Bahrain as a regional leader in the fintech sector and restore its role as a major banking hub in the Persian Gulf.
2018-12-15 01:30 | |
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With cyberattacks on the rise, Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) has announced an insurance policy to cover its digital assets in partnership with Gibraltar-based Callaghan Insurance. Cryptocurrencies held in both the hot and cold wallets of the trading platform will be insured.
2018-12-11 03:50 | |
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For years, India has been a major hub for tech support call centers that service companies around the world. Unfortunately, not all of them are legit. Earlier this week, police in the capital city of New Delhi raided 16 fraudulent call centers and arrested nearly three dozen people for running scams while pretending to offer customer care.
2018-11-29 12:27 | |
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With a number of cryptocurrency launches occurring within the blockchain space, the digital wave of ICOs, popularly known as token sales is fast replacing the ‘Gold Rush’ in today’s world. While the global rhetoric on the adoption of blockchain technology might differ, Singapore is emerging as an eminent blockchain hub for many startups and companies.
2018-11-14 17:40 | |
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Berlin has become a hub for all things cryptocurrency and blockchain over the past couple of years. Berliners look set to keep the trend going thanks to an enthusiasm for digital currencies like Bitcoin.
2018-10-29 04:00 | |
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The Albanian government is planning a regulatory framework for digital assets in an effort to become a hub for digital asset investment in the Western Balkan region, a report from the Tirana Times said on Oct.
2018-10-25 07:00 | |
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Oct. 18 that it is launching the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub), a new division that will help the regulatory agency to engage with fintech start-ups.
2018-10-22 17:29 | |
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On October 18, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the launch of the agency’s Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub). According to a press release, the FinHub will serve as a resource for public engagement on the SEC’s FinTech-related issues and initiatives, such as blockchain and distributed ledger technology (including digital […]
2018-10-22 09:23 | |
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The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new office to engage with cryptocurrency and blockchain startups. Called the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub), the division will make it easier for fintech startups to interact with the regulator on related issues and the legal implications of products before they launch them.
2018-10-19 01:51 | |
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Glassdoor Economic Research is delivering much needed good news to the crypto community saying that despite extreme price volatility and regulatory uncertainty, the number of crypto jobs in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector has risen by 300 percent since the same time last year.
2018-10-19 21:27 | |
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Singapore-based NEM foundation is opening a blockchain hub in Australia, primarily to educate startups and enthusiasts about the myriad benefits of blockchain technology and digital currencies, reported SmartCompany on Oct.
2018-10-16 19:00 | |
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The technical giant Microsoft is getting more into the blockchain as it has presented two decentralized business products served for users’ digital identity protection. The post Wallet App and ‘Identity Hub’: New Blockchain-based ID Solutions Planned by Microsoft appeared first on CoinSpeaker.
2018-10-15 11:56 | |
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Coinfirm, a RegTech and blockchain startup, working with KAD ICT Hub, is launching an anti-fraud platform in an African country where digital scams occur all too frequently.
2018-10-13 00:44 | |
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MSX PLC, the digital asset arm of the Malta Stock Exchange, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Binance to launch a digital exchange for trading security tokens, per its press release.
2018-9-12 00:01 | |
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Reports suggest that one of the planet’s largest stock exchanges is experimenting with adding information about digital assets to its Analytics Hub. The tools that the Nasdaq are hoping to incorporate will take data from a variety of sources and will be used by investors to make trading decisions.
2018-9-11 18:00 | |
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Australia has been at the forefront of blockchain development and cryptocurrency acceptance this year. With several deals inked between major banks and corporations and an increasing adoption of digital currencies nationwide it is growing into a crypto powerhouse.
2018-9-5 17:00 | |
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Spearheading development to establish Jeju Island as a blockchain and cryptocurrency hub, Governor Won Hee-ryong issued a formal request to the Korean government, Aug. 14, to designate the island as a special economic zone for the burgeoning digital asset sector.
2018-8-15 05:00 | |
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Maerki Baumann — a private bank based in Zurich, Switzerland — has announced it will manage its clients’ cryptocurrency assets. This makes it the second Swiss bank to make such an announcement following Hypothekarbank Lenzburg (Hypi), which stated in June that it would open business accounts for cryptocurrency companies.
2018-8-7 23:23 | |
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Malta previously released a new set of regulations in a bid to become the first blockchain island in the world. A triad of laws, namely the Virtual Financial Assets Act (VFA Act), the Innovative Technology Arrangement and Services Act (ITAS Act) and the Malta Digital Innovation Authority Act (MDIA Act), was passed earlier this month.
2018-7-24 12:59 | |
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Following the creation of the blockchain hub for decentralized projects – Decentral, Anthony Di Iorio – co-founder of Ethereum, discussed how digital wallets that are blockchain supported could be the end for banks as you can be your own bank.
2018-7-13 23:33 | |
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Shares of H&M dropped by more than 14% on Thursday morning after the company reported a smaller-than-expected increase in second-quarter profits. The disappointing earnings report also raised concerns about the retailer’s June sales and its ability to meet full-year profit margin targets.
In its latest report, Sweden’s Riksbank stressed the necessity for extensive technical and regulatory development to ensure secure offline payments with e-kronas. Sweden’s central bank, Riksbank, cautioned in its recent research note on CBDCs about the potential risks associated with…
The CEO of Btc.x mentioned the possibility of governments considering the MiCA framework inadequate, leading to a two-sided power dynamic.
The EU's Digital Finance Package proposal, known as DAC8, has recommended that crypto asset service providers report their clients' transactions to help combat tax-related criminal activities.
Corite is a Web3 engagement platform designed to help artists raise funds. Corite has raised over $1 million for its artists through Fan Campaigns so far. It currently has over 100,000 users. Corite, the Swedish music-tech startup, will host a sale of NFTs that let fans get a share of British rapper Central Cee’s hits.
Sweden is doing away with tax incentives for data centers come July. This decision could affect bitcoin (BTC) miners who had turned to Nordic country to increase their profitability
The Swedish central bank’s third report on a potential CBDC raised several issues while focusing on a rather narrow question.