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US gov is Bitcoin’s last remaining adversary, says Messari founder

8.12.2020
Bitcoin may have experienced the perfect storm for success, but action by the United States government may remain a threat

Ohio Bill Enabling Blockchain Use by Government Moves to State Senate

8.12.2020
House Bill 220 would enable Ohio's governmental bodies to use blockchain and DLT in their operations if signed into law

'We should do whatever we can' to legalize Bitcoin, says libertarian Ron Paul

7.12.2020
The former congressman from Texas believes the government is “watching very closely” to see what happens with crypto

Institutions will protect Bitcoin from government overreach: Erik Voorhees

7.12.2020
Bitcoiners should embrace institutional adoption as it keeps everyone honest, says Erik Voorhees

World governments agree on importance of crypto regulation at G7 meeting

7.12.2020
A vast number of nations, including many G7 members, want more rules for crypto

German government unimpressed by Facebook stablecoin's rebrand

7.12.2020
German finance minister says “A wolf in sheep's clothing is still a wolf.”

Thai Excise Department Will Deploy Blockchain Tech to Boost Tax Collection

7.12.2020
All three of Thailand's tax departments reportedly aim to improve tax revenue collection using blockchain technology

Ron Paul Advises Bitcoin Proponents to ‘Be Vigilant’ of Government ‘There’s Information Collected’

7.12.2020
On December 5, the American author and retired politician, Ron Paul, joined the Stephan Livera Podcast episode 234 and discussed cryptocurrencies and bitcoin at great length. During the interview, the prominent libertarian said when bitcoin came out he was still in congress and he thought the most...

LayerX will develop blockchain-based voting system using digital ID verification in Japan

7.12.2020
“Voting over the Internet presents more challenges, such as preventing double voting, technical hurdles to keep ballots secret, and the cost of voting devices."

US Representatives Add Digital Currencies to the 2021 Defense Bill

6.12.2020
The United States government is preparing to pass the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the latest bill includes a broad definition of currencies and includes “digital currencies.” However, after more than 50 NDAA bills passed, President Donald Trump plans to veto...

Facebook’s Diem stablecoin is an existential threat to traditional banking

5.12.2020
Stablecoins are an integral part of the future of the financial system. And Facebook’s Diem, formerly Libra, is part of that future

Law Decoded: New threats to self-custody take shape in the US, Nov. 27-Dec. 4

4.12.2020
Tentative clampdowns coming from both the Treasury and the House in the United States lead this week's Law Decoded

Unbanked Hong Kong Chief Carrie Lam: “I Have Piles of Cash at Home”

4.12.2020
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam says she is currently unbanked and keeps piles of cash stashed at her home courtesy of US sanctions. Alongside 14 Chinese and Hong Kong officials, Lam has been slapped with punitive measures that effectively cut her off from the banking system. The US government...

OCC leader Brian Brooks: ‘Nobody’s going to ban Bitcoin’

4.12.2020
Forthcoming regulations are “going to be a lot less bad than people will worry about.”

DeFi and Eth 2.0 are whole new convos for regulators, says SEC's Hester Peirce

4.12.2020
United States SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce wants to focus on new guidance for DeFi and future Ethereum projects

A Pakistani Provincial Government Passes Crypto-Friendly Draft Resolution

4.12.2020
In Pakistan, a provincial government has passed a draft resolution on December 2, 2020, that demands the federal government to take steps towards legalizing both cryptocurrencies and crypto-mining activities. A Crypto-Friendly Draft Resolution Approval Sets a Precedent in Pakistan The Provincial...