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Indian Government Reveals Inspection of Bitcoin Businesses, Informs Parliament of Results
18.3.2020
The government of India has informed Lok Sabha, the lower house of parliament, about the Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ inspection of cryptocurrency businesses. Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur provided details of two companies in particular. This...
Russian Oligarch, Ex-Cabinet Minister Invested in Telegram’s ICO, Court Filing Says
4.3.2020
A Russian oligarch, a former cabinet minister and the COO of fintech Wirecard invested in Telegram’s $1.7 billion ICO a new court document says
Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Ukraine to Investigate $70 Million Bitcoin Fraud
4.3.2020
Swedish government demands answers from Ukraine regarding a Kyiv-based alleged fraud scheme
Australian Minister Slams Gov’t for Weak Response to Ransomware ‘Epidemic’
26.2.2020
Australian Shadow Cybersecurity Minister Tim Watts has criticized the sitting government for its weak response to ransomware
Japanese Finance Minister Urges China to Delay its Digital Fiat
24.2.2020
Japanese finance minister Taro Aso has told G20 central bank governors and finance ministers to delay their digital currency plans, claiming that most countries are not ready to issue digital fiats – including China.
Bloomberg Japan reports that Aso warned counterparts at a recent G20 summit...
G20 Kicks Off 2020 Discussion on Cryptocurrencies — Urges Countries to Apply FATF Standards
24.2.2020
The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors had their first 2020 meeting this weekend in Saudi Arabia. They discussed cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, and issued a statement urging countries to implement the cryptocurrency standards set by the Financial Action Task Force. They were also...
Russians Can Use Qiwi, Sberbank, Yandex Money and Now Binance P2P Exchange to Buy Bitcoin With Rubles
13.2.2020
A growing number of platforms allow Russian residents to purchase cryptocurrencies with local fiat money. Established cryptocurrency exchanges are not the most trouble-free option, however, as they often require extensive registration and rarely support popular payment methods in the region, unlike...
Open Letter to India's Finance Minister on Crypto Sector Potential
31.1.2020
Sumit Gupta is the CEO of cryptocurrency trading platform CoinDCX, which Gupta co-founded in early 2018.
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An Open Letter to the Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman, on the Potential of India’s Cryptocurrency Sector and the Benefits it Presents to the Indian Economy
Dear...
Ukraine to Oversee Crypto Transactions Above $1,200, Sees Opportunities in Legalization Not Risks
27.1.2020
Cryptocurrency transactions in Ukraine will be strictly monitored by the state, although the country’s finance minister admits that it’s not digital coins but fiat cash that criminals and corrupt officials are more likely to use. The legalization of cryptocurrencies remains a priority...
Indian Prime Minister Modi Awards Young Entrepreneur for Cryptocurrency App
26.1.2020
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has awarded a young entrepreneur for her cryptocurrency price tracking application while the government is still deliberating on the country’s crypto policies. News.Bitcoin.com caught up with the award recipient to find out more about her app....
Ukraine to Block Crypto Wallets for Illicit Funds, Finance Minister Says
24.1.2020
Ukrainian authorities will be able to “block crypto wallets” in order to seize illegally obtained assets, a notice from the country’s Ministry of Finance says
Indian Minister Inaugurates Blockchain Center of Excellence in Bengaluru
21.1.2020
A Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology has been inaugurated by Indian Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in Bengaluru. It will facilitate various government departments in their blockchain work, leading to large scale deployment of blockchain applications. Also read: Regulatory Roundup:...
Indian IT Minister Requests Blockchain Solutions to Improve Government Schools
20.1.2020
India’s IT minister has called on the National Informatics Centre to develop blockchain based initiatives to improve public education
Russia’s New Prime Minister Has an Opinion of Cryptocurrencies
17.1.2020
The Russian Federation has a new prime minister, Mikhail Mishustin, with a track record of statements regarding cryptocurrencies and an affection for digitalization. A stated goal of his government will be to turn the country into a digital platform “for the people.” Time will tell...
Russia’s New Prime Minister Sets Course for Digital Economy
16.1.2020
Russia’s new Prime Minister, Mikhail Mishustin wants the country to develop its digital economy
Japan and Philippines Discuss Pro-Crypto Laws, Cooperation Among Asian Countries
13.1.2020
Japanese Minister Naokazu Takemoto and Philippine Cabinet member Raul Lambino of Crypto Valley of Asia recently met to discuss Asian countries’ crypto regulations. They urge the Philippine Congress to introduce legislation on cryptocurrencies and security tokens, calling for cooperation among...
France’s Social Media Stalking Points to the Violence of Fiat, Consent of Crypto
29.12.2019
France will soon be monitoring social media accounts to catch suspected tax evaders. The endeavor could label anyone as suspicious who so much as posts a “taxation is theft” meme or a poses with a nice car. The country’s budget minister, Gérald Darmanin, called...
Iran, Turkey, Malaysia Discuss Creating Unified Muslim Cryptocurrency
21.12.2019
At a summit attended by leaders of Muslim countries, including Malaysia, Turkey, Iran, Qatar, and Indonesia, the Iranian president proposed creating a Muslim cryptocurrency to cut reliance on the U.S. dollar. The Malaysian prime minister supports the idea of a unified cryptocurrency for Muslim...
Controversial Australian Ex-Minister Enters Blockchain Insurance Space
18.12.2019
Australia’s former Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy has joined as advisory board chair for blockchain insurance firm Day By Day
Ex Italy’s Economy Minister on ‘Transition From Old Coins to New Coins’
7.12.2019
“It’s the future and you cannot stop it.” Former Italian Minister of Economy spoke to Cointelegraph about crypto