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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...
Blockchain Plays an Unlikely Role in the Global Battle for Human Rights
4.2.2020
Shutting down slavery: See how blockchain technology is joining the fight
Tech Like Blockchain Will Transform Chinese Economy, Bank Chair Says
3.2.2020
The next decade will see a digital transformation in China with blockchain adoption, according to Minsheng Bank’s chairman
US Marshals to Auction $37M in Confiscated Bitcoin in February
3.2.2020
The United States Marshals Service will auction 4,040 BTC in February, requiring a $200,000 deposit to take part
Electronic Voting With Blockchain: An Experience From Naples, Italy
3.2.2020
E-voting experiments worldwide resulted in a lack of security and low voter confidence in the results. What has changed with blockchain tech, and why?
Indian Government Policy Think Tank Releases National Blockchain Strategy
3.2.2020
Indian policy think tank NITI Aayog explains the need for blockchain in the country in its newly published strategy document
Top 10 Congresspeople Working on Crypto Policy
2.2.2020
10 U.S. congresspeople who will define the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain policy in 2019
Europe’s First Crypto License Issuer Warns of New Unregistered Crypto Firm
31.1.2020
Luxembourg financial watchdog CSSF warns against a crypto firm claiming to be headquartered in the country
Hierarchies of Money: Why You Use Bank Money But the Bank Wants Reserve Currency
31.1.2020
While people tend to think of money as being all the same, the fact is governments and banks use different types of money than the everyday individual. From the top of the economic pyramid of world reserve currencies, down through central bank and commercial bank money, the capacities and function...
Google Executive From India Joins Coinbase as Chief Product Officer
31.1.2020
A Google executive from India has joined Coinbase as the new chief product officer after 11 years at Google. He aims to help Coinbase make cryptocurrency mainstream. “I am excited about what crypto and blockchain technology can do to democratize our financial systems,” the executive...
Crypto Upstages Other Mobile Payments in US Congressional Hearing
30.1.2020
U.S. Congress can’t stop talking about crypto at a hearing on alternatives to cash, with many representatives clearly studying up on the space
US Rep. Emmer Unsettled by Stifled Crypto Innovation at Congressional Hearing
30.1.2020
U.S. Representative Emmer fears stifled cryptocurrency innovation in Fintech digital payments hearing before congress