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Hedera Hashgraph presents e-Apostille PoC to Texas Secretary of State
11.1.2021
There is no indication that anyone requested such a proof-of-concept, however
Economist Discusses What Would Happen if the Masses Ditch Fiat Currencies for Bitcoin
10.1.2021
American economist Brian Wesbury has shared his thoughts on what would happen if the masses were to ditch fiat currencies and adopt bitcoin instead. He discussed whether the government would allow it to happen and how bitcoin can become a true currency. Economist Brian Wesbury Answers Question...
Bitcoin ‘Going Through the Roof’ Unlike Assets Controlled by Government, Says Former Fed Governor
9.1.2021
Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh is bullish on bitcoin. He sees all assets that are not controlled by the U.S. government “going through the roof,” unlike those the Fed purports to control. He has outlined three reasons why bitcoin makes sense to him. Why Former Fed Governor...
Big Tech’s Freedom of Speech Purge Pushes People to Censorship-Resistant Blockchain Social Media
9.1.2021
During the last few days, the world has watched the Big Tech and social media crackdown after the incident that took place at Capitol Hill a few days ago. During the last 48 hours, U.S. President Donald Trump, a great number of right-wing supporters, and literally anyone who speaks out against...
South Korean Government to Start Taxing Crypto Trading Profits in 2022
8.1.2021
The South Korean government has issued an amendment to introduce tax on cryptocurrency trading profits. The plan is now a reality after several attempts to delay it by lawmakers. New Rules Impose 20% Tax on Crypto Profits Per Asia Today, the legislative notice details that the amendment will...
Following Brexit, the UK asks crypto industry about rules for cross-border stablecoins
7.1.2021
In addition to trying to define stablecoins, the UK is looking to establish how close it wants its crypto laws to be to other countries
FinCEN's wallet rule is open for another day of comments because 'government officials can’t count to 15'
6.1.2021
The website accepting comments on the proposed FinCEN rule shows crypto users have until Jan. 7, not Jan. 4 as the regulator claimed
States sue the OCC and Brian Brooks for overriding their controls on predatory lending
5.1.2021
More state regulators are gunning for the OCC and Brian Brooks, this time over usury laws and predatory lending
OCC greenlights national banks to run nodes and stablecoin networks
5.1.2021
The latest from the Treasury's most crypto-forward office says that national banks don't have to fear stablecoin nodes
With 6 hours left, Treasury logs almost 6000 comments on crypto monitoring proposal
5.1.2021
It looks like crypto stakeholders turned out in force, despite the Treasury's best efforts to evade scrutiny
Economics Professor Tyler Cowen Says Cryptos Useful as Hedges or Forms of Payments – ‘Not Both’
4.1.2021
Tyler Cowen, an economist and professor at George Mason University, has suggested that the key use cases of cryptocurrencies are mutually exclusive. He argues that cryptos can either be important inflation hedging tools or useful forms of payment but not both. The Regulation Threat The professor...
Ukraine Government Picks Stellar to Help Build National Digital Currency
4.1.2021
The Stellar Development Foundation's work with Ukraine's government to digitize the hryvnia will officially launch this month
183 Violations: US Government Fines Bitgo for Allowing Users to Bypass Sanctions With Cryptocurrency
1.1.2021
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control has fined Bitgo for failing to prevent users in sanctioned countries from using its crypto wallet service. The agency says Bitgo processed 183 cryptocurrency transactions that were “apparent violations of multiple sanctions programs.”...
Congresspeople chastise the Treasury for rushing new crypto monitoring proposal
1.1.2021
As many in the crypto industry have said, 15 days over the holidays is just not enough time to respond
Governments Will Start to Hodl Bitcoin in 2021
31.12.2020
Crypto assets not only are not going away. They will become integral to our financial and political lives
Heavy hitters of crypto call for users to comment on proposed FinCEN wallet rule
30.12.2020
Coinbase is the latest company to go public with its concerns regarding the U.S. Treasury proposal on crypto wallets
BitGo settles with US Treasury over 'apparent' sanctions violations
30.12.2020
The settlement repeats the Treasury's message that crypto companies will need to know their customers
2020’s 5 countries friendliest to crypto and blockchain
30.12.2020
These five countries have led the way in driving cryptocurrency and blockchain adoption in 2020
Bitcoin Price Touches $28,600, Crypto Asset’s Value Gains Over 288% in 2020
30.12.2020
The price of bitcoin touched an all-time high at 3:12 a.m. (EST) during the early morning trading sessions reaching $28,600. The crypto asset’s market valuation is over $519 billion on Wednesday, as bitcoin markets command over 14 billion dollars in global trade volume. Bitcoin (BTC) markets...
File comments against new crypto FinCEN rule, Coin Center leader urges
29.12.2020
The crypto space needs your help to impact the outcome of the United States’ Treasury’s crypto wallet proposal