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US: Blockchain Being Tested to Track Unaccompanied Children

Blockchain technology is being tested by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to track unaccompanied minors when they enter Federal custody. This according to a report by Meri Talk published March 21, 2019, Humanitarian Tech Blockchain technology’s immense malleability has enabled it to consistently find unique use-cases, whether it is in keepingRead MoreRead More. дальше »

2019-3-23 18:00


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Switzerland Moves Forward to Fit Cryptocurrency Into Traditional Regulations

 The Federal Assembly of Switzerland has voted in favor of putting cryptocurrency on equal footing as traditional assets. A Hesitant Vote 99 members of the National Council, Switzerland’s lower house of the Federal Assembly, have supported a motion to put forward proposed regulations by liberal public representative Giovanni Merlini. дальше »

2019-3-21 20:00


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From Fraud to Fintech: QuadrigaCX Twists Continue as it Emerges Co-Founder Is Convicted Fraudster

Michael Patryn, the co-founder of the controversial QuadrigaCX, has already been convicted and spent 18 months in a U. S. Federal prison for identity theft linked to credit card and bank fraud. He “underwent a remarkable transformation,” and changed his identity before entering the world of cryptocurrency. дальше »

2019-3-21 16:00


Switzerland’s Parliament Approves Motion for Cryptocurrency Regulations

The Swiss Federal Assembly, which handles government legislation, approved on March 20th a motion directing the Federal Council to regulate cryptocurrencies. Switzerland has long been recognized as a leading hub of blockchain and cryptocurrency technology, with the Swiss town of Zug internationally referred to as “Crypto Valley. дальше »

2019-3-21 15:52


SEC Chases Billions out of US Economy by Dragging Feet on Bitcoin ETF

Many cryptocurrency investors and entrepreneurs have anxiously awaited a green light from the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). A bitcoin ETF would bring more products to Wall Street and give institutional investors more direct access to an asset class they are clearly very enthusiastic about in 2019. дальше »

2019-3-15 18:23


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Op Ed: Defining Decentralization: How Ambiguity Continues to Divide Crypto

There are many keywords in blockchain, but few spark as much emotion as “decentralization. ” For many of us, it was the dream of decentralization that inspired us to embark into the industry in the first place — the driving force encouraging us to explore the many industries and practice areas that could be positively impacted by this technology. дальше »

2019-3-1 19:43


Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says Inflation Objective of 2% is Subjective, Crypto Has Store of Value Uses

The chairman of the U. S. Federal Reserve (FED), Jerome Powell, answered some questions regarding regulations, inflation in the US, Bitcoin (BTC) and more. Rep. Warren Davidson from Ohio, started by asking Powell whether he believes regulatory clarity in the space could foster innovation in the cryptocurrency market. дальше »

2019-2-28 02:20


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Russia: Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency in ‘Final Stage of Development’

Russia’s State Duma is reportedly planning to review and adopt a cryptocurrency law to facilitate the creation of an oil-backed cryptocurrency. Russia to Adopt Cryptocurrency Law Russia’s lower house of the Federal Assembly, otherwise known as the State Duma, is reportedly planning to review and adopt a cryptocurrency law in March. дальше »

2019-2-22 18:00


Don’t Listen To Crypto Critics, Bitcoin “Really Is Money”

Since Bitcoin (BTC) came into being, incumbents of the legacy world, such as Jamie Dimon or Janet Yellen, have bashed the cryptocurrency en-masse. Dimon, the chief executive of JP Morgan (ironic, I know), remarked that Bitcoin is a “fraud” and of no inherent value, while former Federal Reserve chair Yellen quipped that the asset is […] The post Don’t Listen To Crypto Critics, Bitcoin “Really Is Money” appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »

2019-2-16 03:36


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New York Fed: Cryptocurrency Won’t Challenge Dollar in Near Or Mid-Term

Cryptocurrencies are “unlikely” to become an international monetary phenomenon in the coming years, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York has claimed. ‘Unlikely To Meet Criteria’ In a research piece on US dollar supremacy published February 11, the NY Fed argued that despite the appearance of cryptocurrency in mainstream society, only its long-term perspectives could include significant usage. дальше »

2019-2-13 18:00


Wyoming State Senate Will Now Consider Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets to be Property

The regulatory situation in the United States is easily one of the most confusing issues facing cryptocurrency in the economy. There are three different entities in the federal government that already categorize it differently, based on the use of the asset, how it is purchased, or even the way that the platform supports it. There […] дальше »

2019-2-2 22:32


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ConsenSys, Harvard, and Levi Strauss to Build Blockchain-Based Factory Safety Solutions

According to a press release published on January 24, 2019, a think tank comprising of Harvard University’s public health graduate school, New America, Levi Strauss Foundation, and blockchain startup ConsenSys have been awarded a federal grant worth $800,000 to develop DLT-powered solutions to track health and well-being records of factory workers. дальше »

2019-1-27 14:00


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Pennsylvania Excludes Crypto From Definition Of Money

As the Federal response to cryptocurrency remains stalled, states like Pennsylvania and Wyoming are making their own moves with crypto regulation. And though this approach will most certainly yield a patchwork series of laws and interpretations of laws, it does produce intriguing insights into potential solutions to crypto regulation issues. дальше »

2019-1-24 00:56


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Elections Canada Consults With Political Parties on Crypto Donations

According to Elections Canada, the agency that runs federal elections in Canada, there has been “a growing interest” in cryptocurrency donations. This trend has prompted some political parties to ask for a ruling on how best to manage bitcoin and other cryptocurrency political donations and how to navigate the various reporting systems required by both Elections Canada and the parties so that they comply with the Canada Elections Act. дальше »

2019-1-24 20:28


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NASA Looking to Adopt Blockchain Technology for Air Traffic Management

In a bid to fix the privacy loopholes inherent in the proposed Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system scheduled to get integrated by 2020, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)  is looking to adopt distributed ledger technology (DLT), according to a paper published on January 7, 2019. дальше »

2019-1-14 02:00