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Power Ledger, Indian Government to Boost Renewables With P2P Energy Trading Initiative
2.12.2019
Australian blockchain startup Power Ledger will pilot a peer-to-peer solar energy trading platform alongside an Indian utility firm and a government agency
‘In Small Steps’ China Cuts Benchmark Interest Rates
1.12.2019
Careful not to rush too much with stimulus, the Chinese government nevertheless realizes that its behemoth economy is invariably slowing down. New loan interest rate cuts have been announced recently to encourage bank lending and borrowing in the private sector. With a brewing liquidity crisis...
US Lawmakers Want to Brand Libra a Security, Association Disagrees
1.12.2019
Will Libra be able to operate in the U.S. if Congress classifies stablecoins as securities?
Trump Isn’t Sold on Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler Becoming US Senator
1.12.2019
Georgia’s Governor is expected to appoint Bakkt’s CEO for a United States Senate next week
European AML Regulations Follow the US Path With a Six-Years' Delay
30.11.2019
The EU’s AML legislation is following the U.S.’s path but with significant delays for the emerging tech industry
Huobi Hosts First International Blockchain Forum Sanctioned by the Chinese Government
30.11.2019
Hainan Free Trade Port International Cooperation—Forum on Digital group and Blockchain will be held on December 5–6, 2019, in the Hainan Province of China. Huobi Group has arranged the global gathering of business leaders and decision-makers in collaboration with the Department of Industry...
Why Eurasian Debt, Economic Uncertainty Make a Bull Case for Bitcoin
30.11.2019
Talk of the need for “a new, neutral global reserve asset” is ongoing at the heart of the traditional financial sphere
If Bitcoin Price Drops — an Opportunity for Crypto Tax Planning
30.11.2019
Bitcoin price drops – last chance to reduce tax due before the end of the year
EU Fights Corporatization of AI and Blockchain With Massive Investment
29.11.2019
The EU has made a significant investment into emerging technologies such as blockchain and AI, and it could possibly balance the world’s tech oligopoly
China: 5 Crypto Exchanges Halt or Shut Services Amid Perceived Crackdown
29.11.2019
At least five Chinese cryptocurrency exchanges have chosen to suspend or end services in line with Beijing’s purportedly toughened stance
Russia Reportedly Considers Ban on Using Crypto as Means of Payment
29.11.2019
Sources have claimed Russia is considering the introduction of a ban on the use of crypto to pay for goods and services
Crypto Employees in China Work From Home to Avoid Government Pressure
29.11.2019
Not too long after embracing blockchain, Beijing has made it clear, one way or the other, that it didn’t mean Bitcoin. Increased scrutiny over the cryptocurrency sector and harsh measures against some companies have been implemented to supposedly protect citizens from scams. Sources say...
US Government Worried Crypto Can Shift Power to Private Sector
28.11.2019
Cryptocurrency is one of the top issues for the U.S. Treasury. Particularly, the Treasury is worried decentralized cryptocurrencies can shift some functions away from the government to the private sector and raise the issue of self-government, according to Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Justin...
Afghan Government to Apply Blockchain in Country’s Healthcare Sector
27.11.2019
The Afghan government is looking to use blockchain to track counterfeit medicines and create medical registries in hospitals
Judge Preserves SEC Motion to Strike Telegram’s Void for Vagueness Defense
27.11.2019
A federal judge has preserved an SEC motion to strike Telegram’s void for vagueness defense in the Gram token sale case
Indian Government to Issue National Blockchain Strategy
27.11.2019
The Indian government is working on a National Level Blockchain Framework to promote the tech’s adoption
Swiss Government Moves to Remove Legal Barriers for Blockchain Development
27.11.2019
The Swiss Federal Council has adopted a revised proposal to remove legal hurdles still holding up blockchain innovation, and will pass the legislation to the parliament
Ghana Exploring Digitized National Currency, Says Central Bank Exec
27.11.2019
The governor of Ghana’s central bank says that the country is exploring a central bank digital currency, and could issue an e-cedi in the near future
Swiss Executive Branch Calls for Improved Regulations for Blockchain
27.11.2019
The Swiss Federal Council has adopted a list of proposals for improving blockchain regulations in the country
Bittrex Exchange Denies It Sought to Collaborate With Ukrainian Government
27.11.2019
Bittrex has denied claims that it reached out to the Ukrainian government to cooperate on developing the cryptocurrency industry there