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OpenSea to transfer Operator Filter Registry ownership before January
12.12.2022
OpenSea recently released an official tweet to inform users about transferring the Operator Filter Registry’s ownership. As per the tweet, the transfer is expected before January 2nd. The platform concludes the transaction with a multi-signature operated by a collective body that includes:- ourZORA...
Argentina to Revamp Anti Money Laundering Law, Proposes Creation of VASP Registry
28.11.2022
Argentina is preparing to revamp its anti-money laundering and terrorism financing law. It has proposed to include the creation of a registry for virtual asset services providers (VASPs) in the country as part of the new modifications. The changes would prepare the country for the review that...
Quik․com Offers Registry of ․metaverse ․web3 and 8 Other NFT Domain TLDs
25.10.2022
Did you know? Due to the decentralized nature of NFT domains, users can host decentralized websites with legitimate ownership, control, and management access. Only the NFT domain owner is capable of making modifications to the domain, which also gets rid of third-party interference and centralized...
Italy Has a Registry of 73 Unvetted Crypto Firms
5.10.2022
Companies entered into a new registry for crypto firms have said they’ve secured regulatory approval in Italy, but the country's supervisory body – the Organismo Agenti e Mediatori – hasn't actually checked their operations
Trade Republic, Crypto.com Register as Cryptocurrency Operators in Italy
21.7.2022
German investment platform Trade Republic and digital asset exchange Crypto.com have registered as crypto service providers in Italy. Since February, the financial authorities in Rome maintain a registry for all cryptocurrency platforms permanently operating in the country. More Companies Register...
Binance Gets VASP License From the Bank of Spain
11.7.2022
Binance, one of the largest crypto exchanges worldwide, has secured a license from the Bank of Spain that will let the exchange operate in compliance with the local laws. This certification means that the exchange is currently complying with its AML/KYC processes required by the government of...
Colombia to Use Ripple Ledger to Issue Land Registry Certificates
4.7.2022
The government of Colombia announced a new system that will allow it to use the Ripple Ledger to store and authenticate property titles. The system, which was developed by a third-party company called Peersyst Technology, aims to allow the National Land Agency to issue a record number of land...
Bank of Spain Has Registered 17 Crypto Companies, Big Names Still Missing
21.6.2022
The Bank of Spain has already included 17 virtual asset service providers in its own registry, in which cryptocurrency exchanges and custody providers must be listed to operate, according to Spanish law. Three new companies were included last week, but big names in the crypto ecosystem are still...
Argentinian Tax Agency Supports Creation of Global Crypto Report System to Avoid Evasion
27.4.2022
The AFIP, the Argentinian tax agency, is supporting the creation of a centralized system that serves as a registry for cryptocurrency holders. According to statements from its head, this would make it easier for tax agencies all over the world to curb evasion. The organization has already made...
Bank of Spain Opens Mandatory Registry for VASPs
26.10.2021
The Bank Of Spain has finally opened the mandatory registry for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in the country. The bank also dispelled doubts that financial institutions had regarding whether they had to apply for the registry given they already comply with AML legislation....
Spain Prepares Registry for Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Custody Providers
26.8.2021
The authorities of Spain must prepare a registry of cryptocurrency exchanges and custody providers to comply with legal requirements to address transparency and terrorism financing issues. This registry is specified by the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism Law, approved last...
Fake vax certificates renew calls for blockchain-based solution in Australia
11.8.2021
Experts are demanding the introduction of a blockchain-based vaccine registry in Australia as counterfeit Covid passports proliferate online
Blockchain a panacea for corruption in state governance, says exec
5.7.2021
An article appearing on the World Economic Forum website has made the case for blockchain adoption to fight corruption and wastage of resources in government activities
400+ Miners Seized in Venezuela Due to Lack of Permits
21.6.2021
Authorities seized more than 400 Bitcoin miners in Venezuela this weekend in two major confiscations. Local reports indicate military personnel seized 332 miners from a transport truck. In another procedure, authorities seized 72 miners hidden in a house. These activities resulted in...
[aktualita] Klíčové systémy e-governmentu, základní registry a NIA, mají výpadek
7.6.2021
„V současné době evidujeme nedostupnost ZR (základních registrů, pozn. redakce) a NIA. Na odstranění poruchy se pracuje. Za potíže se omlouváme,“ konstatuje momentálně informace v boxu na webu Portálu národního bodu pro identifikaci a autentizaci eIdentita.cz. Nedá se tak přihlašovat do systémů...
Bitcoin Mining Operation Greenidge Generation Plans to Be Carbon Neutral Next Month
14.5.2021
On Friday, the bitcoin mining operation Greenidge Generation has announced that starting June 1st, the firm will be “carbon neutral” for the rest of 2021 and beyond. Greenidge’s announcement follows the recent statements from Tesla and Square after the companies cited...
Australian senate committee calls for national blockchain land registry
30.4.2021
Australia’s senate committee on technology and finance wants lawmakers to establish a national blockchain land registry
[aktualita] Základní registry budou mít na konci května odstávku, nepojede proto přihlašování přes NIA
22.4.2021
Správa základních registrů bude od 29. 5. 2021 14:00 do 30. 5. 2021 20:00 nacvičovat provedení disaster recovery plánu. V uvedeném období nebudou dostupné základní registry, což způsobí i nefunkčnost přihlašování prostřednictvím Národního bodu pro identifikaci a autentizaci (NIA). Celou zprávu...
[aktualita] Základní registry fungují na hranici kapacity, mohou přijít výpadky či kolaps, varuje vnitro
31.3.2021
Základní registry – kritický stav – ministerstvo vnitraPáteřní systém českého e-governmentu brzy může přestat řádně fungovat, varovalo tento týden vládu ministerstvo vnitra. Podle materiálu Kritický stav infrastruktury Základních registrů a ohrožené poskytování centrální služby celé veřejné správě...
UN blockchain tool aims to improve land registry in Afghanistan's cities
4.12.2020
The United Nations wants to tackle urban challenges like land grabbing and inefficient use of space with blockchain technology