IBM partners with Australian Gov’t to use blockchain for data security in $740 Million Deal

IBM has signed a five-year AU$1 billion ($740 million) deal with the Australian government to use blockchain and other new technologies to improve data security, Bloomberg reports Thursday, July 5. The major contract will see IBM provide technology such as blockchain, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to Australian federal departments, including defense and home affairs. дальше »

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South Korea is Drafting New Blockchain Industry Classification Standards

South Korea Announces New Classification Standards for The Blockchain Industry and Legitimizes It It seems like the battle for legitimacy that the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry is facing in South Korea seems to be near its end. дальше »

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Examining the Indian Government’s Fight Against Cryptocurrency

The Reserve Bank of India’s cryptocurrency ban comes into effect tomorrow (July 6, 2018). Once one of the thriving centers of cryptocurrency commerce, the ban is most likely going to decimate India’s virtual currency economy. дальше »

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IBM Signs $740 Million Deal With Australian Gov’t to Use Blockchain for Data Security

IBM has signed a five-year $740 million deal with the Australian government to bring blockchain and other new technologies to “many, many government agencies”

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Maltese Parliament Passes Three Blockchain Bills into Law

The Maltese Parliament has passed three bills into law that establish a regulatory framework for the country's blockchain sector, Malta Today reports. Just last week, the Parliament “unanimously voted” to approve these bills in its second reading. дальше »

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Fintech Growth in Bermuda, Thanks to Change in Financial Institution Rules

Thanks to amendments that the government plans to make to the Banking Act, Bermuda is to become a new destination for fintech innovation. As it has been announced, the Government of Bermuda plans to make amendments to the Banking Act. дальше »

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South Korea legitimizes Blackheine business with major new classification standards

The South Korean government is drafting major new industry classification standards for the domestic blockchain industry, local crypto news outlet The BChain reports Thursday, July 5. The scheme will reportedly serve as a basis for policy making, notably aimed towards “blockchain promotion and regulatory frameworks,” and covers areas including blockchain systems construction, decentralized applications (DApps) дальше »

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Member of Parliament Urges UK to Embrace Blockchain After Highlighting Its Benefits

A British MP is urging the U. K. government to embrace blockchain after detailing its benefits and highlighting how it could “empower individuals. ” Walsall MP Eddie Hughes has gone all-out in his detailed and long report promoting blockchain in hopes that the U. дальше »

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FSA Denies Plans to Make Changes to Regulations Governing Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) finally refuted recent reports stating that it plans to make some changes to existing cryptocurrency regulations. The FSA is the government agency responsible for regulating the insurance, securities, exchange, and banking sectors in the country to ensure the stability of the financial system. дальше »

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IBM To Be Part Of A Blockchain Revolution In Australia

According to reports out today, the Australian Government have agreed on a $740 Million (A$1 Billion) contract between the government and tech giants, IBM. The contract is set to allow IBM to explore blockchain technologies and implement findings within the Australian political structure over the next five years. дальше »

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Bermuda To Amend Banking Laws Fostering Fintech Growth

Thanks to amendments that the government plans to make to the Banking Act, Bermuda is to become a new destination for fintech innovation. The post Bermuda To Amend Banking Laws Fostering Fintech Growth appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »

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South Korea Legitimizes Blockchain Industry With Major New Classification Standards

The South Korean government is drafting major new industry classification standards for blockchain to serve as a basis for policy making, promotion and regulation

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IBM Wins $740M Contract for Blockchain, Tech Services to Australian Govt

IBM will implement blockchain and automation technologies in Australian government agencies under a $740 million contract.

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UK Gov’t Show Leadership as a new report by embracing Blackhaven Technology

The report offers appointing Chief Blockchain Officer and an international blockchain competition. In a report published on July 4th, Eddie Hughes called on the government to “show leadership” by making the technology and its benefits a priority. дальше »

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Florida CFO attorneys state the creation of the “Cryptogravure Chief”

Also Read: Presidential Decree Sets the Stage for Legalizing Cryptocurrencies in Uzbekistan Florida CFO Advocates Creation of Government Post Overseeing Crypto Jimmy Patronis Jimmy Patronis has issued a statement urging Florida’s lawmakers to create a new governmental post tasked with overseeing the state’s cryptocurrency industry. дальше »

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New Report Calls UK Gov’t Show Leadership by Embracing Blockchain Technology

A lawmaker in the U. K. published a report giving recommendations about blockchain development to the British government. The report offers appointing Chief Blockchain Officer and an international blockchain competition. дальше »

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Florida CFO Advocates Creation of State “Cryptocurrency Chief”

The Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Jimmy Patronis, has issued a statement calling for Florida’s government to create the post of “cryptocurrency chief” to provide greater oversight to the state’s emerging digital currency sector. дальше »

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Spain’s lawmakers are banning the use of the governor during the reign of the governor

Spain’s ruling party believes the government should utilize blockchain to operate the country’s public administration more efficiently. Last week, 133 deputies from the Popular Party submitted a blockchain-related proposal to the Congress of Deputies, the lower chamber of the Spanish Parliament. дальше »

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Spain's Lawmakers Push for Blockchain Use in Governance

Spain's ruling party submitted a proposal encouraging the government to adopt blockchain technology in managing public services. дальше »

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Presidential Decree Places Legalization of Cryptocurrencies on the Table in Uzbekistan

Economy & Regulation The executive power in Uzbekistan has advanced towards legalizing cryptocurrencies and implementing blockchain technology in both government and economy. A new decree signed by President Mirziyoyev mandates licensing for trading and other activities related to the circulation of digital coins. дальше »

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Presidential Decree Sets the Stage for Legalizing Cryptocurrencies in Uzbekistan

The executive power in Uzbekistan has advanced towards legalizing cryptocurrencies and implementing blockchain technology in both government and economy. A new decree signed by President Mirziyoyev mandates licensing for trading and other activities related to the circulation of digital coins. дальше »

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India to Trial Blockchain for Fertilizer Subsidy Management

India is undertaking research into the possible use of blockchain technology in the management of fertilizer subsidies. The venture will bring together the country’s think tank, NITI Aayog, and one of the country’s largest chemical manufacturers, Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GNFC). дальше »

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UK Government Body Completes Pilot Tracking Beef Supplies on the Blockchain

The U. K. ’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has recently completed a pilot in which it successfully tracked beef supplies using blockchain technology. It is believed to be the first time that the innovation underpinning Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has been used to guarantee compliance within the food sector. дальше »

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Japanese Financial Authorities Set to Review Cryptocurrency Regulations

With the incessant attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges in one of the most crypto-friendly nations, the Japanese government is not leaving any stone unturned in their quest to secure their financial sector by putting in place measures that will prevent wrongdoing and provide adequate security for the sector Stringent Laws The agency responsible for the security […] The post Japanese Financial Authorities Set to Review Cryptocurrency Regulations appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »

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Iranian Government Gags Crypto Exchanges To Fight 127% Inflation And New US Sanctions

The government in Iran has gagged bitcoin exchanges across the country, claim bitcoin users and alternate coin community of the Islamic state. The government has been censoring its citizens from engaging in crypto-economy, to apparently counter the fresh round of economic sanctions that the US government is looking to impose later in August this year. дальше »

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Iran Cracks Down on Crypto Exchanges as BTC Buying Trend Catches On

To combat capital flight from Iran, the country's government is allegedly blocking internet access to known foreign cryptocurrency exchanges.

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British MP Calls for UK Blockchain Chief in New Report

A U. K. MP has called on the government to appoint a Chief Blockchain Officer in a new report that backs the technology to be used in government. ‘Unlocking Blockchain’, which was distributed to all MPs, also argues for a blockchain competition to establish London as a blockchain hub. дальше »

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The UK government must appoint a ‘chief bureaucrat’ lawmaker

A lawmaker in the U. K. has called for the government to advance the use of blockchain in the public sector. In order to pursue applications that rebuild social trust and boost transparency in government, Eddie Hughes, a member of Parliament from the U. дальше »

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Uk Government Should Appoint ‘chief blockchain officer’ Says Lawmaker … A lawmaker in the . has called for the government to advance

A lawmaker in the U. K. has called for the government to advance the use of blockchain in the public sector. In order to pursue applications that rebuild social trust and boost transparency in government, Eddie Hughes, a member of Parliament from the U. дальше »

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Used Blockchain to Rebuild Societal Trust and Saved 8 Billion, Report tell UK Governor

UK housing minister Eddie Hughes released a report into blockchain July 4, calling on the government to “show leadership” by making the technology and its benefits a priority. The report, ‘Unlocking Blockchain,’ makes several key proposals, using state projects currently underway in Estonia as the standard authorities should follow at home. “The state should focus дальше »

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New Class of Bank for Blockchain and FinTech Planned by Bermuda

Government of Bermuda will amend Banks and Deposit Companies Act to allow innovation in the industry.

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Government of Bermuda Becomes a Crypto-friendly Nation With Their ICO Bill

The Bermuda Government, recently, passed a Digital Asset Business Act and an ICO Bill. The Government felt compelled to make changes to their Banking Act because they wanted to create a new class of banks that could work with emerging FinTech, cryptocurrency and blockchain startups. дальше »

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‘Intense’ Bitmain Lobbying Forcing Smaller Bitcoin Miners Out of Quebec

A month after authorities in Quebec lifted a moratorium on allowing Bitcoin miners, local businesses have begun threatening to leave suspecting unfair policies. ‘Very Saddened’ In a series of tweets June 28, D-Central founder Jonathan Bertrand claimed that due to conflicting interests and agendas at government level, as well as an “intense lobbying effort” from the world’s largest mining corporation Bitmain, had left smaller participants “completely stunned. дальше »

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Philippines to License 25 Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Economic Zone

On June 27th, 2018, the Philippine government announced they will license up to 25 cryptocurrency exchanges for operation in a special economic zone. In their statement, the administrative body of Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) announced the initial authorization for each of the 25 exchanges to employ up to 30 traders or brokers. дальше »

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Blockchain “could” save the UK government billions of pounds and reshape social structure, a new report claims

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UK Government Should Have A Chief Blockchain Officer, Lawmaker Says

A U.K. lawmaker proposes the government should appoint a public-facing blockchain chief officer in order to boost blockchain adoption in the country. дальше »

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UK Government Should Appoint 'Chief Blockchain Officer' Says Lawmaker

A lawmaker in the U.K. has called for the government to advance the use of blockchain in the public sector. дальше »

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Swiss Banks to Welcome Cryptocurrency and break Singapore’s crypto dominance

Switzerland businesses are urging their government to allow banks in the country to add cryptocurrency transaction system, says the Financial Times. In an exclusive interview to the economic publication, Crypto Valley’s Heinz Tannler says, “We hope to clarify relationships by the end of the year at the latest. дальше »

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Extreme AI Surveillance Enables Chinese Schools to Trace Students’ Emotions

Several middle and high schools in China have been utilizing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems to evaluate the emotions, thoughts, and performance of students in class. дальше »

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Lausanne Tests Blockchain Voting after Successful Poll in Zug

The implementation of blockchain in public polls is in line with government plans to introduce eVoting in Swiss legislation.

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Cardano [ADA] Spreads Its Influence in Asia and Africa

Input Output HK, a blockchain start-up that develops the Cardano blockchain, is taking the distributed ledger platform to several developing countries in Asia and Africa. In May this year, the company signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Ethiopia to take its agriculture practices to the blockchain. дальше »

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Uganda to Block VPNs After People Begin Avoiding New Social Media Tax

They say that death and taxes are the only two certain things in life. We all expire eventually and in most civilized countries it’s almost impossible to avoid levies on everything from goods and services to essential fuels. дальше »

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Bermuda to build a new class to serve Bermuda and Blackhunshi companies

The Government of Bermuda has announced plans to make amendments to the Banking Act in order to establish a new class of bank to render services to local fintech and blockchain organizations, Finextra reported July 2. дальше »

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THEKEY Enters into Cooperation with Chinese Government on Research into Social Insurance Blockchain Applications

The commercialization and application of social insurance data is facing an as yet unresolved dilemma. On one hand, social insurance data is strictly regulated by the PRC’s “Social Insurance Law” and cannot leave the custody of the government, can never be downloaded, and can never be seen by unauthorized persons. On the other hand, the […] дальше »

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UK Food Standards Agency In Successful Blockchain Trial

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) are a branch of the government that focus on ensuring and enforcing food standards regulations to vendors of food. Within this, they are responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of food served, but also the safety and hygiene of the conditions in which the food is made. дальше »

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Reports have confirmed that Japan has been targeted by cybercriminals using phishing, or illegal acquisition of personal information, to steal

Fake emails sent in Japanese language reportedly rose to at least 1,500 by last autumn. Fake emails in Japanese language sent to steal private information were confirmed last November A report published by the University of Tsukuba and Nomura Asset Management, an investment management company, criticized six government approved crypto exchanges saying they were operating дальше »

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Thailand ends crypto classification with Digital Asset Business Decree

Thailand has moved beyond the catch-22 situation with its cryptocurrency classification. While governments across the world are undecided about virtual currencies classification, one key nation in the cryptocurrency network has taken a generation leap. дальше »

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Flood in China affects Bitcoin Hashrate

The recent drop in Bitcoin hashrate has been attributed to a flood that occurred in a part of China where 70 percent of Bitcoin mining occurs. According to a report, China has been a strong contributor to Bitcoin mining with many mining activities operated despite the strict warnings and regulations imposed by the government. дальше »

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Bitcoin Hashrate Drops as China Floods Knock Out ‘Tens Of Thousands’ of Miners

Bitcoin network hashrate appeared to dip June 27, coinciding with reports floods in China had inundated and destroyed “tens of thousands” of miners.   Machines ‘Beyond Repair’ According to local Chinese media reports, the floods occurred principally in the country’s western Sichuan province, an area which accounts for around 70% of China’s mining output. дальше »

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