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Bitcoin Trades for a Premium in Hong Kong During Protests
16.6.2019
Right now, thousands of citizens from Hong Kong are protesting certain leaders and opposing a proposed extradition law. Alongside the protests, the country’s political issues are reportedly pushing wealthy Hong Kong residents to move their capital offshore. Since last week, the price...
Indian Crypto Community Petitions Government for Regulation
16.6.2019
Following widespread reports of the upcoming Indian cryptocurrency bill, the crypto community has started a petition for the government to quickly implement a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. In addition, a television network operated by the Upper House of the Indian Parliament has aired...
Iceland’s Financial Regulator Approves Blockchain-Powered E-Money Firm
14.6.2019
Financial Supervisory Authority, the single financial regulator in Iceland, has approved the first DLT-based electronic money firm Monerium
Brazil Authorities to Adapt Cross-Sector Regulations to React to Digital Transformation
14.6.2019
Brazilian regulators will create a cross-sector regulatory sandbox to respond to digital transformations powered by new technologies such as DLT
Venezuela Issues 50,000 Bolivar Bill Amid Persistent Hyperinflation
14.6.2019
Venezuelans are used to their currency costing less than the paper it’s printed on. Economic misfortunes and political upheaval place their country at the bottom of all inflation charts, year after year. The latest incarnation of the national fiat, Bolívar Soberano, has succumbed to...
Rhode Island Solicits Proposals for Blockchain Solutions in Government
14.6.2019
The Rhode Island state government is seeking proofs-of-concept proposals for blockchain tech in state government
Rhode Island Looks to Adopt Blockchain For Government Use
14.6.2019
Rhode Island is looking for RFPs for blockchain projects including innovations in anti-fraud, medical marijuana management, and governmental record-keeping
Skepticism as News of Secretive India Crypto Bill Breaks
13.6.2019
The Reserve Bank of India returned a request for information about a proposed crypto ban, which is allegedly making the rounds at the highest level of government
Indian Government-Backed Program Offers Crypto and Blockchain Course
13.6.2019
An Indian government-initiated program is offering a course for undergraduates to learn about cryptocurrency, blockchains, and their use cases. This 12-week interactive course is free to enroll and learn from. Among the topics covered are Bitcoin basics and consensus. Meanwhile, India’s...
John McAfee’s New Trading Platform Aims to Give Traders a Magical Experience
13.6.2019
On June 11, following his latest tirade on social media, John McAfee announced the launch of his new cryptocurrency trading platform called McAfee Magic. The project allows for manual and automated crypto trading across a variety of digital asset exchanges all displayed in one user interface....
Ukrainian Delegation Visits Estonia to Learn About E-Government
13.6.2019
A delegation from Ukraine visited Estonia, a major global blockchain disruptor, to learn about govtech
Gov’t of Brazil to Consider Bill Requiring Public Administration to Promote Blockchain
12.6.2019
The Brazilian government will consider a draft bill requiring all units of public administration to apply and promote blockchain tech
Azerbaijan Government Partners With IBM on Blockchain Customs Deal
12.6.2019
The Azerbaijani government has confirmed a blockchain deal with IBM to use the tech in customs procedures, according to a local news outlet
After Fleeing From the US Government John McAfee Warns His Enemies
12.6.2019
For a few weeks now, the former antivirus software tycoon John McAfee has said he is fleeing from the U.S. government for not paying his taxes. More recently McAfee’s been on a tweet tirade, speaking directly to his “pursuers” and telling them to leave him alone. Also Read:...
Maharashtra Government Officially Endorses World Blockchain Summit on June, 20, 2019
11.6.2019
Trescon’s World Blockchain Summit – India Edition will assemble India’s key policymakers, government authorities, blockchain experts, enterprises, IT giants and startups to discuss the latest trends in enterprise-grade blockchain solutions for businesses and governments. Kaustubh Dhavse...
New Report Reviews Blockchain Applications by US Federal Government
11.6.2019
The Data Foundation and Booz Allen Hamilton have come up with five key questions federal entities should ask when considering blockchain solutions
Russian Parliament Considers Imposing Fines on Crypto Mining by End of June
10.6.2019
Russia’s parliament is considering imposing administrative responsibility for crypto mining on open blockchains, including fines for the organization and issuance of crypto
Iran’s Energy Minister Wants Crypto Miners Charged Real Electricity Prices
10.6.2019
Iran’s deputy energy minister has said that power bills for crypto mining should be calculated in real electricity prices and no longer subsidized
Why Lobbying Growth Is a Sign That Crypto Is Maturing
10.6.2019
Crypto lobbying is on the rise, but most of it is being done by industry outsiders
Indian Crypto Dreams Crash Down As Government Proposes 10 Year Jail Term For Crypto Trading
8.6.2019
All the crypto dreams in India came down crashing, and a new bill has been introduced in India, proposing a complete ban on crypto trading and criminalizing it. The Banning of Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2019, proposes a 10-year prison term for anyone engaged...