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SEC Crypto Czar: Platforms Listing IEOs May Face Regulatory Trouble
14.5.2019
The SEC’s Valerie Szczepanik says that platforms seeking to list IEO tokens “may find themselves in trouble” if they are not registered in the U.S
Blockchain Project CEO to Pay $150K Fine, Teach Business Ethics Following Settlement
14.5.2019
Blockchain entrepreneur Alex Tapscott, CEO of Next Block, settled with Canadian regulators over charges of unethical project advertisement
Indian Crypto Traders Undeterred by Ban Rumor
12.5.2019
The Indian crypto community is undeterred by the widespread rumor that its government is discussing a bill which could ban some cryptocurrencies. Local crypto exchanges have revealed to news.Bitcoin.com that their trading volumes have been increasing despite this report. Meanwhile, experts have...
US Senate Banking Committee Presses Facebook for Info on Crypto Project
10.5.2019
A committee of the U.S. Senate is seeking information on Facebook’s secretive cryptocurrency project
US Rep Sherman Calls for Crypto Ban, Says It Threatens to Diminish American Power
10.5.2019
U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman has called on colleagues to outlaw cryptocurrencies, saying they threaten American foreign policy and the rule of law
Crypto Adoption Strong in Venezuela Despite Political Chaos
10.5.2019
The political tension in Venezuela has affected local cryptocurrency adoption. While there are roadblocks, many crypto-advocating projects continue to thrive in the country. News.Bitcoin.com takes a deep look at the current situation in Venezuela, crypto adoption efforts and how the recent...
US Lawmakers Form Fintech Task Force to Examine Industry
10.5.2019
United States lawmakers have passed a resolution to create a fintech task force that will examine the current regulatory framework for fintech
Blockchain Entrepreneur, Ontario Regulators Seek Settlement in Namedrop Scandal
9.5.2019
The Ontario Securities Commission and the CEO of blockchain firm NextBlock are seeking a settlement over allegations of dishonest tactics for attracting investment
German Police Seize Six Figures in Crypto From Suspects Involved in Dark Web Site
3.5.2019
The German police, along with Europol, have taken down servers of the Wall Street dark web marketplace, with six figures in crypto seized
Challenging Veteran Chinese Cryptocurrency Exchanges at Utomarket
15.4.2019
Offering competitive trading conditions and a wide range of services to satisfy the needs of demanding clients as they evolve The Chinese cryptocurrency exchange industry experienced a hard blow in 2017 when the government introduced a blanket ban on cryptocurrencies […]
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US SEC Delays Decision on Bitcoin ETF Applications From VanEck and Bitwise
29.3.2019
The U.S. SEC has delayed its decision on Bitcoin ETF applications from VanEck and Bitwise, the new deadlines fall in mid-May 2019
SEC Starts Review of NYSE Arca’s Bitcoin ETF Rule Change Proposal
15.2.2019
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission starts reviewing a rule change proposal for NYSE Arca’s Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Trust
CFTC Official Argues Against SEC’s Grounds for Disapproving Bitcoin ETFs
14.2.2019
A U.S. CFTC Commissioner has argued against the notion that potential price manipulation should be a barrier to the SEC’s approval of a Bitcoin ETF
Skirting the Great Wall, Part Three: The Paradox of Cryptocurrencies in China
12.11.2018
In the final installment of Cointelegraph’s history of crypto in China, we look at the official stance toward cryptocurrencies’ use, ownership, and legal status in the country
Skirting the Great Wall: The Chequered Saga of Crypto in China, 2018
4.11.2018
Part two of Cointelegraph’s three-part series on the history of crypto regulations in China, as authorities in 2018 intensified their efforts to strike a fatal blow on the industry
Skirting the Great Wall: The Checkered Saga of Crypto in China, 2013-2017
28.10.2018
“When China sneezes, Bitcoin catches a cold”: part I of a III-part series covering the history of crypto in China
Hong Kong Extends Migrant Policy to Facilitate DLT and FinTech Professionals
1.9.2018
Under a new “Talent List” initiative, the Hong Kong government will simplify its immigration policy to attract DLT and fintech professionals
Accessibility for Teams
19.7.2018
Maya Benari:
Accessibility is a crucial part of government product design. First, it’s the law. Federal agencies face legal consequences when they don’t meet accessibility requirements. Second, it affects us all. Whether you have a motor disability, you sprained your wrist playing dodgeball,...
[aktualita] Piráti hledají odborníka, který má ve sněmovně ovlivňovat e-government a ICT
10.7.2018
Česká pirátská strana otevírá pozici pro zájemce, kteří chtějí na úrovni sněmovny ovlivňovat tuzemský e-government. Specialista e-governmentu má být členem sněmovního týmu Pirátů s platem na IČO 50 tisíc (plus 10 tisíc měsíční prémie), který má „pomoci odvést kvalitní práci v digitalizaci...
[aktualita] E-government na Ukrajině: za plyn, internet, hosting i hry se platí z jednoho kiosku
29.6.2018
Ukrajina je sice ve vleklém konfliktu se sousedícím Ruskem, její IT sektor je na tom ovšem dobře jako nikdy. Oficiální čísla vlády říkají, že IT oblast v zemi v loňském roce narostla o 20 procent, v exportu vygenerovala 3,6 miliardy dolarů a na HDP se podílí 3,4 procenta. Počátkem letošního roku...