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Austrian Government Funds Development of Blockchain-Based COVID-19 App
17.6.2020
Austria's economic affairs ministry awarded a $67,600 grant to a project called QualiSig, which uses the Ardor blockchain to verify COVID-19 testing
New Head of US Bank Regulator Talks Bringing Crypto to DC With Cointelegraph
17.6.2020
New acting head of U.S. bank regulator talks about innovation expands financial inclusion and the government’s role in building frameworks for crypto
World Economic Forum Suggests Fighting Corruption With Blockchain Tech
17.6.2020
A new World Economic Forum study has revealed how blockchain technology can be used to prevent corruption in public procurement
How Cryptocurrency Can Help in Paying Universal Basic Income
17.6.2020
The utopian idea of universal basic income — which has been with humanity for at least half a millenia — can become real with digital currency
Colombian Government and WEF Weigh Public Ethereum in Bid to Fight Corruption
17.6.2020
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is working with the Colombian government to see if blockchain-based transparency can help prevent a hotspot for corruption
Thailand to Raise $6.4M With Sale of Blockchain-Based Bonds
17.6.2020
The Thai Public Debt Management Office plans to sell the cheaply priced bonds through a state-owned bank’s blockchain e-wallet
Will India Ban Crypto? 5 Exchange Executives Shed Light on the Truth
17.6.2020
There has been some confusion over whether India will ban cryptocurrency, including bitcoin, following recent reports of a note being circulated by the government. News.Bitcoin.com interviewed executives of five cryptocurrency exchange platforms in India to find out the truth about the news. Indian...
Cybercrime Up 75% During COVID-19, Congressional Hearing Details
16.6.2020
A recent U.S. government hearing showed a significant uptick in online crime since COVID-19 took over in 2020
Six Nigerian Citizens Added to the US Sanctions List for Cybercrimes
16.6.2020
The U.S. Treasury added six Nigerian individuals to its sanctions list for alleged cybercrimes
Kazakhstan Seeks to Attract $740 Million Crypto Investment in Three Years
16.6.2020
Kazakhstan is aiming to attract nearly $740 million dollars in investment through various crypto industry-related activities over the next three years
CFTC Chairman Cautions Against ‘Overly Prescriptive Rules’ for Crypto
15.6.2020
Chairman of the CFTC Heath Tarbert calls for principles rather than rules to dictate the government’s handling of digital assets
Crypto Taxes Are Due July 15, but Be Careful — You May Need More Time
15.6.2020
The Internal Revenue Service has already changed its deadlines to July 15, so if you are not ready to file your crypto taxes in a month, you should ask for an extension
Nevermind Coinbase — Big Brother Is Already Watching Your Coins
14.6.2020
Government surveillance may be more rampant in the crypto space than most users realize, says a source familiar with ongoing tactics
It Is Time for Databases to Get Fully Decentralized
13.6.2020
To become truly decentralized, blockchain projects should remove dependency on the centralized cloud providers used as their data storage
China’s Government Fuels Stablecoin Economy: Hong Kong Protesters, Singapore and Mainland Residents Flee Capital Controls
13.6.2020
A recent study published by Amun researcher, Eliézer Ndinga, shows that USD-pegged stablecoins are being leveraged in Hong Kong as “vehicles for capital control flight.” The report shows how individuals from mainland China, Singapore, and Hong Kong are moving their capital out...
Congressman Calls Digital Dollar Hearing 'Encouraging,' but Look Out for Privacy
12.6.2020
Congressman Warren Davidson recaps yesterday’s hearing on the digital dollar, which seemed to reach new consensus across party lines — but the devil is in the details
Belarus Banks Announce Upcoming Token Pilot Program
12.6.2020
Belarus Central Bank authorizes several banks in the country to begin issuing tokenized offerings
Indian Government Reconsiders Banning Cryptocurrency: Report
12.6.2020
The Indian government is reportedly reconsidering a plan to ban cryptocurrency and the finance ministry has initiated related inter-ministerial consultations. The move is supposedly spurred by the supreme court quashing the banking ban imposed by the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)....
Indian Government Again Proposes Blanket Ban on Cryptocurrencies
12.6.2020
Three months after the Supreme Court ruling to lift the banking ban, India’s Ministry of Finance has proposed to ban cryptocurrencies by law
SEC Launches Virtual Meetups for Fintech Industry Players
11.6.2020
The SEC's fintech wing invites innovators to network and weigh in on regulation in new online meetups