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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...
Foreign Ownership in IT and Telecom to be Restricted by Japan
27.5.2019
Cybersecurity has been a recurring issue for the most government over the past decade or so and the worries went up several notches when the United States accused Chinese telecom giant of being a vehicle for spying for Beijing. The company was eventually banned and blacklisted, but many other...
Pressure Rises on Chinese Economy as Industrial Profits Shrink for April
27.5.2019
The downturn in the Chinese economy and the shrinking of domestic demand has been one of the biggest stories in international economics for the better part of a year. In addition to that, the turmoil brought upon by the damaging trade war with the United States has had its own effect on...
VeChain (VET) Price Analysis: VeChain’s Talks with Italian Government Can Be The Largest Turning Point
27.5.2019
VeChain CEO talked to Italian Prime Minister regarding blockchain technology integration. The 2019 price target rests at 0.25 USD. Since its inception, VeChain (VET) has been working really hard to establish itself as a leading coin in the market. VeChain (VET) has been progressing with a really...
Crypto-Italy: Institutions, Politics, Business and Society
26.5.2019
Is Italy going “crypto”? Some significant changes have been affecting institutions and politics before today’s 2019 European elections — a survey on the status of the blockchain revolution in the Bel Paese
Binance Exchange To List Theta Fuel Token, Will Offer A Total Of Six Pairings Including BNB And BTC
25.5.2019
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, tweeted on Thursday that it will be listing Theta Fuel Token (TFUEL), the operational cryptocurrency of the Theta Blockchain Network. The exchange will be offering six trading pairs for TFUEL, viz., TFUEL/BNB, TFUEL/BTC, TFUEL/USDT, TFUEL/TUSD...