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French Government is Actively Working With Tezos Smart Contracts
20.11.2019
Tezos has been the first blockchain to be utilized for operational purposes by a public establishment. Moreover, the French Army has been using blockchain to approve its judicial expenses using a smart contract. In a recent declaration, it has presently emerged that the French government has been...
New York Judge Grants US Government Right to Intervene in $7M Bitcoin Fraud Case
20.11.2019
The U.S. government now has the right to interfere in a multimillion Bitcoin scam case initially brought before the court by the CFTC
John McAfee Speaks About Crypto and Government Taxes in The Block Runner Podcast
20.11.2019
Crypto scientist John McAfee appeared on The Block Runner Podcast, a fairly new crypto-blockchain YouTube channel. In half an hour-long interview, McAfee spoke deep about various topics, right from his early days as the cybersecurity expert, to constitutional legitimacy of income taxes...
Fidelity Digital Asset Services Now Authorized to Operate Crypto Custody Platform
19.11.2019
The New York State Department of Financial Services has authorized Fidelity Digital Asset Services to run a crypto custody platform
FEMA Suggests Blockchain-Based Registry to Improve Disaster Insurance Payouts
19.11.2019
FEMA suggested the formation of a blockchain registery to streamline disaster insurance payouts
Bitcoin’s ‘Demise’? Google, Bailed-Out Citi Unveil Checking Accounts
19.11.2019
The bell-ringers of Bitcoin’s death are gathering at the news of Google’s planned foray into digital finance
US to Strictly Enforce Crypto Rules Similar to FATF Guidelines
19.11.2019
The U.S. government will strictly enforce the rules on cryptocurrencies similar to the standards recommended by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has reaffirmed that its “Travel” rule applies to cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, the Federal...
U.S. Gov’t Extradites Alleged Fraudster for Selling Fake Securities for $11 M in BTC
19.11.2019
U.S. extradites man for selling investors shares in gold company that had no gold in exchange for over $11 million in Bitcoin and other cryptos
FEMA Advisory Board Proposes Blockchain to Speed ‘Disaster Dividend’ Payouts
18.11.2019
The NAC argued that blockchain could improve the speed of payouts communities rely on in the wake of natural disasters
Venezuela to Pay Retirees and Pensioners Christmas Bonus in Petro
17.11.2019
The Christmas bonus of Venezuelan retirees and pensioners will be paid in Petro
Iran Central Bank Branch Set on Fire, Crypto Community Follows Events
17.11.2019
The crypto community closely follows the developments as Iran’s central bank branch was set on fire by protesters
Presidential Hopeful Andrew Yang Plans to Regulate Crypto Industry
17.11.2019
U.S presidential candidate Andrew Yang outlines how he intends to regulate the cryptocurrency industry
Cryptocurrency Regulation: An Indian Perspective
16.11.2019
Can we find a safe playground for cryptocurrency innovation amidst regulation? A view of cryptocurrency regulation from an Indian perspective
Indian Parliament Will Not Consider Total Crypto Ban in Winter Session
15.11.2019
The Indian government will not discuss its draft bill on a proposed total ban on crypto in the winter session of Parliament, as was previously planned
Indian Government Introduces New Crypto Courses for Undergraduates
15.11.2019
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology have started making a place for themselves in the Indian marketspace. Having covered with stringent regulatory measures and banking restrictions, the Indian government has added a breather for the digital currency niche with the introduction of education...
State-Run Ukranian Railway in Lviv Gets Caught Mining Bitcoin
15.11.2019
A division at a state-owned enterprise of rail transport in Ukraine illegally mined Bitcoin, using the country’s power grid
Indian Government Delays Introducing Cryptocurrency Bill
15.11.2019
The Indian government previously told the supreme court that the country’s cryptocurrency bill may be introduced in the Winter session of parliament. However, the crypto bill is not included in the agenda published by Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s parliament. This gives...
Japan Pushes Cashless Agenda by Rewarding Non-Cash Payments After Tax Hike
15.11.2019
Japan’s recent October sales tax increase took the rate from 8% to 10%, the previous such hike occurring in April of 2014, when the rate was raised from 5%. The increase is accompanied this time around by new government policy which rewards cashless payments by allowing merchants to provide...
Iranian Grid Explains Electrical Costs Will Fluctuate for Bitcoin Miners
15.11.2019
Throughout the course of 2019, Iran’s government and the country’s energy officials have been creating new guidelines for bitcoin miners setting up data facilities in the oil-rich nation. On Wednesday, Mostafa Rajabi, a spokesperson for Iran’s Energy Ministry, described a...
IRS: Like-Kind Tax Exemption Has Never Applied to Crypto Transactions
14.11.2019
U.S. taxpayers have never been authorized to postpone paying tax using the like-kind exchange principle, an IRS official says