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International Government Blockchain Association Keen to Launch GBA Token
Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is planning to launch a GBA token designed to reward GBA members, contributors, and leaders for their community effort. According to Forbes, if GBA is successful, it will become the first business association or trade organization to launch its own digital token. дальше »
2018-10-8 21:39 | |
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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. дальше »
2018-10-8 19:59 | |
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U.S. Senators Push for Stronger Sanctions Against Venezuelan Petro
A bipartisan group of senators in the United States are seeking strong sanctions against Venezuela’s Petro. The proposed sanctions would extend an executive order from March to prohibit U. S. residents from providing software to the Venezuelan government in its efforts to launch the Petro. дальше »
2018-10-8 06:25 | |
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Chilean Parliamentarians Propose Implementation of Blockchain in Government Sectors
Blockchain adoption is increasing significantly in countries across the globe, many of which are seeking to harness the technology for government use while such countries as the USA, Korea, Japan and UK among many others are working on regulating the industry to improve safety of users. дальше »
2018-10-8 23:45 | |
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South Korea: Ruling Party Lawmakers Urge Government to Go Ease on ICO Regulation
According to a report by Business Korea, South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party lawmakers Min Byung-doo and Roh Woong-rae are spearheading an initiative to convince the government to reverse the ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) enacted in Sept. дальше »
2018-10-7 20:59 | |
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Venezuela Finally Launches Controversial State-issued Petro Cryptocurrency
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro recently announced the official launch of the Petro cryptocurrency. In a follow-up development, the government says payment for travel passports will now be made in Petro. дальше »
2018-10-7 17:00 | |
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“Negative Interest” Is the Latest Government Scheme to Deter Saving
Sweden’s central bank is discussing introducing a controversial new measure that will further deter its citizens from saving. The oxymoronic “negative interest” on tax accounts is technically designed to stimulate the economy. дальше »
2018-10-7 12:50 | |
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Will Blockchain Technology Force Greater Government Accountability Or Fuel Cryptocurrencies?
Currency is a universal representation of trust created by humans. So much so that we don’t even ask why two pieces of paper with green, gold, and black ink is accepted as a medium of exchange for goods and services. дальше »
2018-10-6 21:30 | |
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Irresponsible Borrowing Leaves Africa on Brink of Debt Crisis – Again
Irresponsible government borrowing has caused debt in many African countries to reach crisis level. Over the past 10 years, more than $80 billion in bonds have been issued to thirsty European investors by governments in Africa south of the Sahara, with public debt now making up about half of GDP. дальше »
2018-10-6 06:15 | |
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New Zealand Professors Advocate for Crypto-Friendly Blockchain Regulations
To make the country a hub of blockchain and cryptocurrency projects, the government of New Zealand needs to enact regulations for the local blockchain sector. This is the reason why professors at the University of Auckland recently published a report urging the local administration to establish a legal framework for the country’s crypto space. Reportedly, […] дальше »
2018-10-6 23:26 | |
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ABCC CEO Addresses Industry Thought Leaders At DELTA Summit In Malta
5 October 2018 – SINGAPORE: Calvin Cheng, CEO and Co-founder of ABCC Digital Asset Exchange (ABCC), today delivered his keynote remarks at the DELTA Summit 2018, the Maltese government’s official blockchain event. дальше »
2018-10-5 12:45 | |
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Snapchat turns its attention to India as it battles Instagram to win users
In a bid to continue growing its audience against the odds, Snap is looking beyond the west to India, one of the largest markets for online services right now. To that end, it’s hired its first executive to head up operations in the country. дальше »
2018-10-5 10:02 | |
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South Korean Lawmakers Call out Country’s Delay in Regulating Token Issuances and Cryptocurrencies
Pointing out the government’s delay in regulating initial coin offerings (ICOs) since a year, South Korean lawmakers called for swift regulatory action in a parliamentary forum on Oct. 2, reported Business Korea. дальше »
2018-10-5 10:00 | |
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South Korean Lawmakers Propose the Legalization of ICOs
South Korea has maintained a reasonably negative stance on cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) since their blanket ban in September 2017. According to Business Korea’s article released on October 4, 2018, however, the National Assembly is looking to convince the government to remove the ICO ban as it may undermine South Korea’s future competitiveness. дальше »
2018-10-5 09:00 | |
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Binance Invests $2.5 Million in Australian Blockchain Travel Startup
Binance has announced a $2. 5 million investment in Australian travel startup TravelbyBit in a move to introduce a blockchain-based, point-of-sale (POS) payment system across major airports around the world. дальше »
2018-10-4 17:50 | |
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New Zealand Academics Call for Amenable Cryptocurrency and DLT Regulations
Professors at the University of Auckland have written a new report urging the New Zealand government to regulate the local distributed ledger technology (DLT) and cryptocurrency ecosystem to make the country a hotbed for related businesses, reported the New Zealand Law Society on October 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-4 15:00 | |
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Can Bitcoin Conversions Be Traced?
Every time a criminal or pirate convert digital currency to government issued ones it creates a ‘vulnerability’ according to an official with the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Let’s consider that from the start, Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in general was designed with privacy and anonymity in mind, therefore these latest findings may come of some concern to those who have used Bitcoin illicitly in the past. дальше »
2018-10-4 12:30 | |
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Ugandan Authorities to Develop Blockchain-Based Renewable Energy Economy
After helping Ugandans to become their banks and seamlessly carry out daily financial transactions like purchasing mobile airtime, paying electricity bills and more, without having to pay exorbitant banking fees, the creators of DALA, an Ethereum-based ERC-20 token, are now partnering with the Ugandan government and other local firms to develop a blockchain-powered renewable energy economy, reported TechCrunch on October. дальше »
2018-10-4 11:00 | |
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Op-Ed: KYC and Stringent Regulations Frustrate New Crypto Entrants
The following opinion piece on crypto regulations was written by Benjamin Pirus, a crypto trader who has written many articles for different ICOs, crypto news outlets, and clients. Government protection and regulations may provide reasons for thankfulness. дальше »
2018-10-4 00:30 | |
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South Korea’s Chief Policy Maker Insists on Legalizing ICOs
In a recent speech given to the National Assembly, Chairman of South Korea’s National Policy Committee Min Byung-Doo urged Korean regulators to legalize initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2018-10-4 22:11 | |
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Bitcoin Foundation Challenges “French BitLicense” Proposed in PACTE Bill
On September 23, 2018, the Bitcoin Foundation sent a letter to the French Parliament asking that they reject a new crypto asset amendment being proposed in the PACTE Bill, which deals with the growth and transformation of France’s businesses and the country’s employee savings. дальше »
2018-10-4 22:10 | |
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Startup Raises $2.5M From Binance to Help Australia’s Airports to Accept Crypto
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by daily trading volume, has invested $2. 5 million in TravelbyBit, a startup supported by the government of Australia to operate crypto point-of-sale (PoS) systems at the country’s airports. дальше »
2018-10-4 22:00 | |
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Lyn Ulbricht Speaks Out on the Anniversary of Her Son’s Incarceration
On the most recent episode of The Tatiana Show, host Tatiana Moroz opened with an interview with Lyn Ulbricht, leader of the Free Ross campaign, to deliver some recent updates with the struggle to petition the carceral state for his clemency. дальше »
2018-10-4 20:31 | |
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HM Land Registry to Revolutionize Land Registration with DLT
Her Majesty’s (HM) Land Registry, a non-ministerial department of the U. K. government, has joined forces with Methods software firm to integrate distributed ledger technology into its research and development initiative called Digital Street, which is aimed at revolutionizing the land registration and property buy-sell process in the United Kingdom, according to a news release by Gov. дальше »
2018-10-3 17:00 | |
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Wave of Mobile Tax Hikes Squeeze Africa’s Poor to Indulge Governments
A smart robber fleeces you with a pen and a handshake. From Zimbabwe to Kenya, Uganda to Benin, African governments are on a tax-raising spree, looking for easy money, ostensibly to help fund successive revenue shortfalls and budget deficits. дальше »
2018-10-3 14:50 | |
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Venezuela Set to Officially Release its Oil-backed Petro Next Week
The Petro, Venezuela’s controversial cryptocurrency is finally ready for official release to the global cryptocurrency market, the Venezuelan government said. The government is hoping that the cryptocurrency gains popularity as it is part of efforts to rescue the country’s financial system which has been swallowed up by inflation. дальше »
2018-10-3 12:16 | |
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Maduro: Petro Public Sale In November While Website and Wallet Are Live
Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro has made a series of announcements concerning the Petro. Currently, the public sale for the controversial virtual currency is set for November 5th. Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro gave key updates about the nation’s Petro digital currency during a joint radio and television broadcast. дальше »
2018-10-3 12:00 | |
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Ethereum Price Analysis: Regulation is Important for Joseph Lubin, the CEO of ConsenSys
While ETH is up eight percent in the last week, volatility is low in lower time frames. ETH prices are stable in the daily chart but there is a strong ceiling at $250 popping bull attempts. As prices lack bullish support, the Austrian government is using Ethereum for auctioning their government bonds. дальше »
2018-10-3 05:00 | |
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Venezuela Formally Releases Petro, Will It Aid the Country’s Economic Recovery?
Venezuela’s oil-backed cryptocurrency, the Petro, will be released to the global markets this Monday, marking one of the first cryptocurrencies in the industry to be created and administered by a government. дальше »
2018-10-3 23:00 | |
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South Korea Denies Cryptocurrency Exchanges From Venture Firm Certification
Although the South Korean Government is keen to improve blockchain regulations, they do not express the same sentiment towards the cryptocurrency industry. According to an article published by Business Korea on October 1, 2018, the South Korean Government decided to deny cryptocurrency exchanges from venture firm certification, which will lead to an increase in taxes for these companies. дальше »
2018-10-3 23:00 | |
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European Parliament Voices Doubts and Concerns During Blockchain Debate
European Parliament Voices Doubts and Concerns During Blockchain Debate As of October 2nd, 2018, the European Parliament has joined together in Strasbourg to engage in a debate. One of the main discussions on the agenda seems to be blockchain technology, since MEPs are still unsure of how to start getting involved in their government’s needs. […] дальше »
2018-10-2 21:30 | |
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Indian Government Websites Keep Getting Hacked to Mine Cryptocurrencies
With more than 100 government websites hacked in September alone, security experts in India are in a race against time to identify more websites hosting malware that allows the unauthorized mining of cryptocurrencies, India Today reported on October 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-2 21:00 | |
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North Korea Can Use Hot Virtual Wallets to Circumvent U.S. Sanctions
North Korea is a country that has been hit hard by U.S. sanctions in recent years, as the international community, and specifically the United States government attempts to push its… The post North Korea Can Use Hot Virtual Wallets to Circumvent U.S. Sanctions appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-10-2 18:37 | |
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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. дальше »
2018-10-2 18:00 | |
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You Can Buy French State Secrets With Bitcoin, Apparently
Ever wanted to find out more about secret and special operations in France? Ever wondered what secrets exist at a government level? Well, according to reports out today, an unidentified agent from the General Directorate for Internal Security (GDIS) has been selling French state secrets on the dark web in exchange for Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-10-2 15:30 | |
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Why Malta Is Earning A Reputation As The World’s First ‘Blockchain Island’
At a time when governments across the world remain either sceptical or ambivalent about cryptocurrencies, one tiny European island-nation is charting the way forward. The Mediterranean archipelago of Malta, with its 122 sq miles of land area and 175,000 citizens, is quickly cementing its reputation as the ‘Blockchain Island’ by attracting talent, capital, and entrepreneurs from across the world. дальше »
2018-10-2 12:30 | |
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Three Fraudulent Crypto Companies Sanctioned by North Dakota Government
On Sept. 26th, North Dakota Securities Commissioner Karen Tyler issued cease and desist orders for three companies in her state that may have been offering fraudulent ICOs. The North Dakota Securities Department’s official release states that these orders were issued as part of an ongoing operation called Operation Cryptosweep, a multi-jurisdiction operation involving over 40 securities […] The post Three Fraudulent Crypto Companies Sanctioned by North Dakota Government appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-2 10:00 | |
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Parliamentary Elections in Quebec Might Impact Local Bitcoin Mining Operations
The French-Canadian province has quickly become a cryptocurrency mining hotspot due to the naturally cold weather and cheap electricity. However, the industry might be seriously impacted following today’s local parliamentary elections. дальше »
2018-10-1 22:00 | |
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South Korea Excludes Crypto Exchanges from Venture Firm Certification, Tax Rate Increases 100 Percent
Cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea faced the dreaded government hammer last week, as the authorities decided to exclude the burgeoning business type from the country’s “Venture Company” certification, reported Business Korea on Oct. дальше »
2018-10-1 19:00 | |
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Chinese Tech Publication Giant Set To Accept Bitcoin (BTC) From Readers
Readers can now enjoy the service of the oldest tech publication firm in China using cryptocurrencies. A measure adopted to expand the reach of its readership, however a stance against the position of the Chinese government on cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-10-2 17:29 | |
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Chinese Investors Keen on Cryptocurrencies Despite Government Ban
Although the Chinese government is clamping down on cryptocurrencies, Chinese investors remain keen on owning digital assets and tokens. The Asia Times reported on Sept. 28 that the Chinese people have grown accustomed to the strongly interventionist communist government and have looked to peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading approaches to gain access to these digital assets. дальше »
2018-10-2 13:49 | |
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Meet the Hedge Fund Manager Cracking Down on Crypto Investment Fraud [INTERVIEW]
When Dan Neves started a hedge fund for cryptocurrency investors, he didn’t do it with the goal of helping the government crack down on fraud, but that’s exactly what he and his team are doing. Ironically, it started, with a cease-and-desist letter to his own company from the director of enforcement from the Texas State […] The post Meet the Hedge Fund Manager Cracking Down on Crypto Investment Fraud [INTERVIEW] appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-1 10:00 | |
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5 Things To Expect From This Year’s Delta Summit In Malta
The Maltese government has a unique claim to fame. This year it will host the world’s first state-official blockchain event, solidifying Malta’s reputation as a pioneer in this nascent industry. Attendees from all over the globe are expected to attend the two-day Delta Summit between 3rd and 5th October this year. дальше »
2018-10-1 08:00 | |
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National Bank of Ukraine May Launch State-Backed Digital Currency
New reports reveal that the National Bank of Ukraine is considering launching its own state-backed digital currency. The already named e-hryvnia digital currency would be a centralized stable coin entirely under government control. дальше »
2018-9-30 19:59 | |
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Why U.S. Congress Won’t Pass Crypto Bills Anytime Soon
According to Jake Chervinsky, a government enforcement defense and securities litigation attorney at Kobre & Kim LLP, as of now, the U. S. Congress will not be passing a crypto bill in the foreseeable future. дальше »
2018-9-30 19:00 | |
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China’s Crypto Market is Thriving: Ethereum Hotel, Exchanges, and OTC Trading
The government of China and its central bank the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) enforced a strict crypto trading ban in September 2017. Yet, the local cryptocurrency market of the country remains active, with hotels, exchanges, and over-the-counter (OTC) trading platforms supporting digital assets. дальше »
2018-9-30 10:00 | |
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