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Japanese Official Calls for Urgent Development of Digital Yen to Counter China

10.2.2020
A senior Japanese lawmaker said that the country should release its digital yen in two to three years

Wendy McElroy: Crypto is Banking for Anarchists and Average People

10.2.2020
“What I love about Bitcoin is that instead of some rich old guy on Wall Street, young poor people are the ones getting rich” —Eric Finman No Longer Is Economic Sovereignty Just for Politicians and Bankers “Cryptocurrency is for the rich”; this pernicious myth causes...

Facebook, China Light Flame Under Fed: Governor Cites Stablecoins Influencing Digital Dollar Research

9.2.2020
At the recent Symposium for Future Payments held in Stanford, California on February 5, Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard stressed the importance of remaining “on the frontier of research and policy development regarding CBDC.” The position seems a contrast to the narrative in 2018...

German Economy in Risk of Recession Amid Weak Demand, Tariff Threat, and Epidemic

8.2.2020
Germany, the economic powerhouse of Europe, is facing renewed challenges that may soon push it towards recession. Falling industrial production and dwindling factory orders are the prime cause of concern. The negative results have been announced on the backdrop of weak demand from Eurozone...

Bitcoin ETFs in Japan: FSA Explains New Rules for Funds Investing in Cryptos

7.2.2020
Japan’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), has explained to news.Bitcoin.com its recently adopted rules regarding the creation and sale of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Meanwhile, Japan now has a crypto index, launched by major Japanese companies....

Tax Agents ‘Confiscate’ Bitcoin From Criminal but Keep the Coins in His Wallet

7.2.2020
The State Revenue Service of Latvia (SRS) has seized some bitcoins for the first time. The cryptocurrency, allegedly acquired through illegal means, is still being stored in the wallet set up by a criminal. Experts have expressed concerns about the risk of the money disappearing as officials...

SEC’s Cryptomom Proposes Safe Harbor Framework for Token Projects

6.2.2020
U.S. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce proposes to grant decentralized token projects a three-year grace period

Australia to Release National Blockchain Roadmap After Year of Preparation

6.2.2020
The Australian government is releasing its national blockchain strategy on Friday, Feb. 7

UK Financial Watchdog Seeks Cryptocurrency Expert to Address EU Regulations

6.2.2020
The United Kingdom’s financial regulator, the FCA, is looking to hire a cryptocurrency specialist

Uganda Targets Cryptocurrencies in Ponzi Scheme Crackdown

6.2.2020
Uganda wants to ban pyramid schemes, but cryptocurrencies may come under fire as well

Major Central Banks to Discuss Digital Currencies Amid IMF Conference

6.2.2020
Six major central banks will reportedly discuss digital currencies in April during an International Monetary Fund conference

App Used in Iowa Caucus Isn’t Mobile Voting, Blockchain Voting App Says

5.2.2020
The application that was recently used in the Iowa Democratic caucus was not truly mobile voting, blockchain voting firms argue

Indian State Government’s ‘Blockchain District’ Now Has a Dedicated Accelerator for Blockchain Startups

5.2.2020
The Indian state of Telangana has launched a blockchain accelerator in its recently created Blockchain District, in collaboration with Tech Mahindra. Selected startups will pitch innovative ideas and get mentored by experts from the Telangana government, Tech Mahindra, the Ministry of Electronics...

Public Sale Is Live for Coin Powering Cypherpunk Pioneer David Chaum’s Privacy Focused Xx Network

5.2.2020
The Xx network is designed to allow people to communicate and exchange value without revealing any information to intrusive government agencies or companies that collect and sell personal data. It was created by Dr. David Chaum, a world-renowned cryptographer and privacy advocate. The public sale...

US Government Auctioning off Bitcoins Worth $37 Million in 2 Weeks

4.2.2020
The U.S. government has opened registration for the bidding of over 4,040 bitcoins, currently worth more than $37 million, which will be auctioned off on Feb. 18. The winning bidder will be notified on the same day. These bitcoins were forfeited in various federal criminal, civil and administrative...

Government Think Tank Niti Aayog Identifies Key Blockchain Use Cases for India

4.2.2020
The policy think tank for the government of India, Niti Aayog, has published a strategy document identifying a number of key areas blockchain technology can significantly benefit the country. “By empowering citizens through features of transparency, decentralization and accountability...