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Brazil Establishes Committee for Cryptocurrency Regulation
31.5.2019
The President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil has ruled to create a commission to consider cryptocurrency regulation in the country
Japan Officially Approves Bill to Amend National Legislation Governing Crypto Regulation
31.5.2019
The Japanese House of Representatives has officially approved a new bill to amend national laws that govern crypto regulation
Chinese Authorities to Investigate Illegal Mining Farms at ‘Global Mining Capital’ Sichuan
30.5.2019
Chinese authorities are investigating the alleged illegal bitcoin mining farms located in “global mining capital” Sichuan province
Russia’s Largest Bank Halts Crypto Plans Due to Central Bank’s Negative Stance
30.5.2019
Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, has suspended its crypto-related plans due to the central bank’s negative stance on crypto
Hong Kong’s Securities Regulator Calls for Crypto Regulation to Confront Fraud
30.5.2019
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has expressed concern over the lack of regulation dealing with fraud in the crypto space
New Cryptocurrency Bill Advances in Japan, Regulator Explains
30.5.2019
Japan’s House of Representatives has passed a new cryptocurrency bill with additional requests for the government to incorporate into law. News.Bitcoin.com talked to Japan’s top financial regulator to find out the implications of this bill and the proposed resolution. Also read: Indian...
US Congressmen Urge Presidential Economic Advisor to Hold Blockchain Forum
29.5.2019
Seven US congressmen have submitted a request to the National Economic Council to hold a forum on blockchain
Bahamas Central Bank Enters Agreement to Deliver First National Digital Currency by 2020
29.5.2019
The Central Bank of the Bahamas will sign an official agreement tomorrow to develop its digital fiat currency system called “Project Sand Dollar”
President of Germany’s Central Bank Warns of Serious Outcomes of Digital Currencies
29.5.2019
The president of Germany’s central bank has warned about the potential risks of introducing digital currencies
European Bank Official Shares Benefits Of Central Bank Digital Currencies, Positive Signs For Industry
29.5.2019
The European journey for cryptocurrencies has been quite dull, slow, and even uncertain at times. Compared to other regions like Asia and South America, Europe has stayed quite cold and unexplored in terms of digital currencies. However, recent developments in Europe are quite encouraging for...
Russian State Tests Blockchain-Based Application for Public Administration
28.5.2019
The Russian oblast of Nizhny Novgorod is reportedly testing a blockchain-based application for public administration
Dubai Government and UAE Bank Unveil Blockchain-Based Mortgage Platform
28.5.2019
The Dubai Land Department and Mashreq Bank now jointly offer a blockchain-based platform for conducting mortgage sales and maintaining digital records
Korean Government Plans Action Over Risks of Resurgent Crypto Market
28.5.2019
With the price of bitcoin surging, the South Korean government has held an inter-agency emergency meeting over the risk for investors
Indian State of Telangana Aims to Set up Blockchain District for Start-Ups
28.5.2019
The Indian state of Telangana plans to establish the country’s ostensibly first blockchain district by offering tax relief, resource subsidies, and financial grants to start-ups
South Korean Government Talks of ‘Overheated’ Market as Cryptos Soar
28.5.2019
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The South Korean government has held meetings with ministries to address skyrocketing cryptocurrency prices, while trading volumes rise quickly at domestic exchanges.
Per media outlets Kyunghyang Shinmun and SBS CNBC, the meetings have involved the finance ministry...
South Korea Convenes Pan-Governmental Meeting Amid Concern Over Crypto Market Spike
28.5.2019
A South Korean pan-governmental meeting has reportedly been held to establish closer monitoring of the country’s crypto space amid the recent sharp uptick in crypto valuations
Iran Developing National Blockchain Platform on IBM Hyperledger Fabric
28.5.2019
Iran is currently actively developing a national blockchain platform that will eventually run the country’s financial market
Africa: Central Bank of Malawi Says Crypto Is Not Legal Tender, Warns of Trading Risks
27.5.2019
The Reserve Bank of Malawi said that crypto is not legal tender in the country, while the bank is against crypto-related activities
Huawei’s Plight To Help Samsung Gain Larger Market Share
27.5.2019
Huawei Technologies has become the centerpiece in the rising dispute between the US and China. With Huawei becoming the second largest seller of smartphones globally, the issues facing the company have taken on a more serious turn. Huawei was initially founded in 1987, following which it expanded...
China Releases New Crypto Rankings
27.5.2019
China’s Center for Information and Industry Development has released its latest rankings of 35 crypto projects that were evaluated over the past two months. While several top positions remain unchanged, Bitcoin has climbed up the overall ranking. Also read: Indian Supreme Court Postpones...