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Vinnik’s Children File a Complaint About Rights Violation to Greek Court
20.1.2020
The lawyers of alleged $4 billion Bitcoin launderer Alexander Vinnik file a complaint alleging violation of Vinnik’s rights on behalf of his children
Cardano’s Commercial Arm to Help Uzbekistan Form Blockchain Task Force
20.1.2020
Cardano’s Emurgo will help Uzbekistan form a blockchain task force to develop regulations for security token offerings and exchanges
Indian IT Minister Requests Blockchain Solutions to Improve Government Schools
20.1.2020
India’s IT minister has called on the National Informatics Centre to develop blockchain based initiatives to improve public education
Cypherpunk Bitstream Hosts Share Importance of Payments, Dropgangs, and ‘Meatspace’ Allies
20.1.2020
The Cypherpunk Bitstream podcast is a relatively new program that’s just released its fourth episode. The hosts, known as Frank Braun and The Real Smuggler, are so-called ‘privacy extremists’ and dyed-in-the-wool crypto-anarchists concerned with exposing cypherpunk ethos to...
New Bill in Oklahoma Proposes Depository for Cryptocurrencies Used by Government
19.1.2020
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. state of Oklahoma to establish a new type of state-chartered financial institution that will be “the central depository for virtual currency used by governmental agencies in this state.” The new establishment aims to provide financial and technical...
Crypto Experts Join OECD ‘High Level’ Advisory Board
19.1.2020
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, an intergovernmental body with 36 member countries, has formed “a high-level expert group” which includes executives from the crypto industry. They will provide advice in helping develop international blockchain policy...
Is Central Asia the New Safe Haven for Crypto Mining Amid Iran-US Crisis?
18.1.2020
With cheap electricity and friendly regulation, is Central Asia the new promised land for crypto miners?
Simple Ledger Protocol Shines During the Final Day of TNABC Miami
18.1.2020
On Friday, The North American Bitcoin Conference (TNABC) convened for its final day with a great deal of well known speakers from the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. The slew of speakers discussed topics like the future of crypto mining, SLP tokens, digital currency enterprise solutions...
Russia’s New Prime Minister Has an Opinion of Cryptocurrencies
17.1.2020
The Russian Federation has a new prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin, with a track record of statements regarding cryptocurrencies and an affection for digitalization. A stated goal of his government will be to turn the country into a digital platform “for the people.” Time will tell...
Three Days From Hearings Before India’s Supreme Court on Crypto Ban
17.1.2020
Cointelegraph recaps three days in the hearing before India’s Supreme Court on the country’s crypto ban
New Hampshire’s Second Bill to Accept Bitcoin as Tax Payment Fails
17.1.2020
New Hampshire state representatives have killed the legislature’s second attempt to accept crypto tax payments, saying that Bitcoin’s volatility is too high
Coinbase-Backed Crypto Ratings Council Adds eToro, OKCoin
16.1.2020
Coinbase-backed Crypto Ratings Council, a group of major U.S. crypto firms looking for regulatory clarity, welcomes eToro, OKCoin and Radar as new members
Bill to Exempt Small Crypto Transactions From Taxes Returns to US Congress
16.1.2020
A bill to protect crypto users from capital gains taxes on day-to-day transactions has been reintroduced in US Congress
Ex-CFTC Chairman to Promote Blockchain-Based USD in New Think Tank
16.1.2020
Former CFTC chairman aka “Crypto Dad” J. Christopher Giancarlo launches a think tank to promote the idea of digitizing the U.S. dollar
Unnecessary Evil: How Government Regulations Kill Crypto Startups and Encourage Crime
16.1.2020
Thanks to the EU’s most recent money laundering directive, a small business called Post-a-coin, which sold cute postcards pre-loaded with tiny amounts of bitcoin, is being forced to shut down. Meanwhile, the most heinous criminals in history are continuing to facilitate violence, trafficking...
Russia’s New Prime Minister Sets Course for Digital Economy
16.1.2020
Russia’s new Prime Minister, Mikhail Mishustin wants the country to develop its digital economy
US Congress Looks at Role of Crypto and Internet in Funding Hate Crimes
15.1.2020
U.S. Congress should not discount the future role of cryptocurrencies in funding acts of domestic extremism, the House Financial Services Committee warns
UAE Can Save Over $3B by Deploying Blockchain, New Research Reveals
15.1.2020
A new report reveals that the United Arab Emirates could save over $3 billion by implementing blockchain tech through streamlining and digitizing administrative processes
Maduro Orders State-Run Firm to Sell 4.5M Oil Barrels for Petro
15.1.2020
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro signed a decree to sell 4.5 million barrels of oil for Petros
Interview With Daniel Marco On the State of Blockchain in Catalonia
15.1.2020
Catalonia is emerging as a strong hopeful to set up a blockchain-based identity system. Cointelegraph talked to the government official behind the push