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Kazakhstan to decide whether to launch CBDC by late 2022
9.12.2021
One of the world’s biggest Bitcoin mining countries is still thinking about whether it needs a central bank digital currency
Indian CoinDCX crypto exchange to go global in 2022, says exec
9.12.2021
After announcing Cosmex in February 2021, CoinDCX is now testing its global product to launch in 2022
Puerto Rico wants to combat corruption with blockchain technology
9.12.2021
A mayor in Puerto Rico pleaded guilty to accepting a bribe of more than $100,000 in cash last week
U.S. Government Curious Why Teslas Allow Gaming While Driving
9.12.2021
When Tesla expanded its growing list of dashboard touchscreen games last winter, the update inexplicably allowed drivers to play them while the electric car was in motion. Almost a year later, the United States government is finally asking the company why.Read more
Australia to Regulate Crypto Sector as Part of Payments Reform
8.12.2021
The government of Australia is preparing to comprehensively regulate the activities of cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians. The push is part of a major overhaul, aimed at preserving the country’s sovereignty over its payments system, which will also affect providers like Apple...
US is 'unquestionably' behind the curve on crypto ETFs, says Brian Brooks
8.12.2021
Brian Brooks proposed regulators treat crypto in much the same way as traditional financial institutions rather than creating an entirely new body to create a single framework for digital assets
Discussion on crypto and major tech firms combine in hearing over decentralization of digital ecosystem
8.12.2021
“The point of crypto is to have true decentralization — the projects that succeed will be the projects that achieve that," said Brian Brooks
Biden Administration Unveils Plan to Focus on ‘Prosecutions of Criminal Misuses of Cryptocurrency’
8.12.2021
The Biden-Harris administration has unveiled its strategy on “countering corruption.” It includes utilizing the government’s newly established task force, the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, to focus on “complex investigations and prosecutions of criminal...
Crypto CEOs request Congress provide regulatory clarity at hearing on digital assets
8.12.2021
"We don’t need knee-jerk reactions by lawmakers to regulate out of fear of the unknown rather than seeking to understand," said Representative Patrick McHenry
India to Impose Ban on Crypto Payments, Deadline for Declaring Crypto Assets, KYC Rules: Report
8.12.2021
The Indian government has reportedly proposed banning the use of cryptocurrency for payments and setting a deadline for investors to declare their crypto holdings. Violators may be arrested without a warrant and held without bail. In addition, the crypto bill may call for a uniform...
Australian government gives nod to 6 world leading crypto reforms
8.12.2021
“What is clear is that if we embrace these developments, Australia has an enormous opportunity to capitalize on the convergence between finance and technology,” Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said
Billionaire Barry Sternlicht Discusses Bitcoin Price Rising to $1 Million — Calls BTC a ‘Smart’ Hedge
8.12.2021
The chairman of Starwood Capital Group, billionaire Barry Sternlicht, has shared his view on how bitcoin could grow to be worth a million dollars a coin. He calls the cryptocurrency a “smart” hedge in a world where the government just keeps on printing money. Billionaire Barry...
Amex, Visa, Citi, Paypal Invest in Crypto Transaction Monitoring and Forensics Platform
7.12.2021
American Express’ Amex Ventures, Visa, Citi Ventures, DRW Venture Capital, Jump Capital, Marshall Wace, Block (formerly Square Inc.), and Paypal Ventures are among investors in the latest funding round of crypto transaction monitoring and forensics platform TRM. Amex, Visa, Citi, Paypal...
CIA director says agency currently has 'a number of different projects' focused on crypto
7.12.2021
William Burns said that building knowledge on crypto was “an important priority” for the CIA, and he planned to devote “resources and attention” to it
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says US lawmakers shouldn't hold crypto to 'remain impartial'
7.12.2021
"I want to do my job as ethically and impartially as I can," said AOC, who added that as a member of the House of Representatives’ Financial Services Committee she has chosen not to hold stocks or investments, including digital assets
Smart crypto policy could keep India's tech dominance on top
7.12.2021
Experts are fairly confident that the Indian government will most likely choose to regulate rather than ban its thriving crypto economy
Kdo v nové vládě obsadí ministerské posty důležité pro e-government a digitalizaci?
7.12.2021
Nově formující se vláda už zná zastoupení na postech ministrů a ministryň. Celkem osmnáct kandidátů na tato křesla ještě musí jmenovat prezident
Gibraltar's government plans to bridge the gap between public and private sectors with blockchain
7.12.2021
Officials have already started digitizing government services on the smart contract network RSK, but plan to step up work on the integration in early 2022
Indian Crypto Bill: Exchange CEO Discusses What to Expect
6.12.2021
There are reports that the Indian government may impose restrictions on self-custodial cryptocurrency wallets and only allow Indian crypto exchanges. The CEO of a major cryptocurrency exchange in India has shared his thoughts on the possible restrictions. The Indian government has listed...
US lawmaker urges congressional action on crypto as government avoids shutdown
3.12.2021
“Chairman Gensler’s failure to provide clear rules of the road for cryptocurrencies underscores the need for Congress to act," said Senator Pat Toomey