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Republic of Abkhazia Develops Law Draft on Crypto Mining
25.6.2019
Abkhazia’s Ministry of Economy has approved a bill on crypto mining and sent it to the Cabinet of Ministers of the republic
Iranian Government to Cut Off Power to Crypto Mining Until Approval of New Energy Prices
25.6.2019
Iran plans to cut off power to crypto mining until new energy prices are approved, an official at Iran’s Ministry of Energy revealed
Circle CEO: ‘Non-Sovereign’ Bitcoin and Cryptos Will See Continued Growth
25.6.2019
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire believes non-sovereign cryptos such as bitcoin will see continued growth despite the emergence of assets such as Facebook’s Libra and stablecoins
48 Cryptocurrency Exchanges Now Approved in the Philippines
25.6.2019
The number of approved cryptocurrency exchanges has been growing in the Philippines. In addition to 11 operators registered by the central bank, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, there are 37 other crypto exchange operators licensed by the government-owned Cagayan Economic Zone Authority. Also read:...
US House of Representatives to Hold Hearing on Facebook’s Libra in July
24.6.2019
Facebook will testify before two government committees on its proposed virtual currency Libra on July 16 and 17
Grayscale’s Ethereum Security Now Listed on OTC Markets
21.6.2019
Grayscale Investments has listed its security, Grayscale Ethereum Trust, on OTC Markets following approval from FINRA in May
FATF to Strengthen Control Over Crypto Exchanges to Prevent Money Laundering
21.6.2019
At the plenary session today, the FATF focused on greater regulation of cryptocurrency to stop its usage in money laundering
Indian Government Shed Light on Proposed Crypto Regulation
21.6.2019
Since leaked information regarding India’s cryptocurrency bill emerged, there have been constant discussions about what it entails. Four different government bodies have been asked about their involvement in the drafting of the bill. South Korea went through a similar situation, causing...
Wanxiang and PlatON Join Forces for Blockchain Infrastructure of New Smart City in China
20.6.2019
Auto giant with multiple subsidiaries, Wanxiang, has partnered with PlatON to create blockchain solutions for future smart city in Hangzhou
Russia To Introduce Its Own Cryptocurrency In Two Weeks, Libra Criticized Heavily
20.6.2019
The Russian government has, on many occasions, stated that it would introduce a cryptocurrency for global trade in 2019, and the time seems to arrive finally. As per recent reports, Russia will launch its cryptocurrency in the next two weeks. Russia’s Deputy Finance Minister, Alexei Moiseev...
Malaysia Launches Work Visa Program for Blockchain Tech Professionals
20.6.2019
Malaysia has rolled out a work visa program that enables tech specialists to work for local blockchain companies
Brazil Requires Crypto Exchanges to Report on User Transactions to Authorities
20.6.2019
Brazil's federal revenue service now requires that crypto exchanges report on users’ transactions
Senate Banking Committee Sets Hearing on Facebook’s Crypto for July 16
19.6.2019
The Banking Committee of the United States Senate has set a hearing on Facebook’s new cryptocurrency for July
Phillipine Government Tech Department Signs Deal With Blockchain Firm
19.6.2019
The Phillippinegovernment has signed an agreement with blockchain firm Monsoon, hoping to improve its business and cybersecurity sectors through blockchain tech
Russia Will Not Legalize Facebook’s Cryptocurrency, Official Says
19.6.2019
Russian politician Anatoly Aksakov said that the government has no plans to legalize Facebook’s long-awaited Libra stablecoin
Russia to Adopt Crypto Legislation Within Two Weeks: Deputy Finance Minister
19.6.2019
Russian parliament will adopt the country’s major crypto bill, “On Digital Financial Assets,” in the next two weeks, according to the deputy finance minister
Chair of House Financial Services Committee Requests Halt on Facebook’s Crypto Project
19.6.2019
Chair of House Financial Services Committee requests moratorium on development of Facebook’s Project Libra
Brazilian BTC Exchange Faces Numerous Lawsuits From Clients Unable to Access Funds
18.6.2019
A bitcoin exchange in Brazil is being sued for retaining funds against request, citing ongoing attacks against the exchange since May as root of issue
French Minister of Economy to Ask for Guarantees From Facebook In Regards to Its Forthcoming Coin
18.6.2019
French Minister of the Economy and Finance, Bruno Le Maire has raised concerns about Facebook’s forthcoming stablecoin
US CFTC Brings Action Against $147 Million Bitcoin Investment Scheme
18.6.2019
The CFTC has brought an action against now-defunct entity Control-Finance, which reportedly defrauded over 1,000 investors to launder $147 million in bitcoin