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EU-Founded Task Force to Study How Blockchain May Help COVID-19 Response
16.4.2020
Some blockchain-based solutions may be more useful in fighting COVID-19 than others, and the European Commission is supporting a task force to identify them
May’s Bitcoin Rewards Halving Will Force Weak Miners Off the Network
12.4.2020
The Bitcoin halving is almost here, and it means “survival of the fittest” for miners. Only those who adapt will survive — and here’s how they’re doing it
BCH, BSV Block Halvings Will Force Miners to Bitcoin (BTC) — Report
31.3.2020
Bitcoin will take miner resources away from Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin SV next month, but the picture is far from rosy, warns Coin Metrics
Global Crypto Community Comes Out in Full Force Against Coronavirus
29.3.2020
With efforts to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus now in full swing, a number of prominent crypto firms are also taking part
Nástupce Reapera: U.S. Air Force plánují nahradit populární dron MQ-9 Reaper
26.3.2020
Čas bojových dronů MQ-9 Reaper se chýlí ke konci • Reapery by měly být nahrazeny novými stroji • Jak by jejich nástupci měli vypadat?
Slavné protiteroristické útvary (3): Americká Delta Force a česká URNA
26.3.2020
Slavné protiteroristické útvary (3): Americká Delta Force a česká URNA
New South Korean Crypto Law May ‘Force 190 Exchanges to Close’
12.3.2020
While much of the South Korean crypto community is still celebrating the introduction of the country’s first-ever piece of crypto-specific legislation, others are warning that the overwhelming majority of crypto exchanges will likely go under once the new laws’ banking stipulations come into...
Retail Demand May Force the SEC to Approve a Bitcoin ETF
8.3.2020
IndexIQ’s director believes that retail demand and a maturing of the crypto sector will force the SEC to approve a Bitcoin ETF in the coming years
South Korea Passes Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrency in Line With FATF Standards
7.3.2020
South Korea’s National Assembly finally passed a bill that provides a framework for the regulation of cryptocurrencies and exchanges. Crypto service providers will be required to use the real-name verification system and comply with reporting requirements in line with the global...
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...
Major Investment Force Awakens As Financial Advisors Warm Up To Bitcoin
4.2.2020
It appears that traditional financial advisors - ”who manage roughly half of all wealth in America” - are becoming increasingly enthusiastic about digital assets, such as Bitcoin (BTC).
In a piece published on accounting firm EisnerAmper LLP’s website by New York-based financial advisor Dara...
Silk Road Mentor’s Arrest Rekindles Tales of Rogue Agents and Pirate’s Treasure
3.2.2020
On January 30, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) revealed that Roger Clark, the alleged senior advisor to the Silk Road marketplace, pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute massive quantities of narcotics. Clark, otherwise known as ‘Variety...
US Politicians Want to Ban End-to-End Encryption on Messaging Services like Telegram and Whatsapp
2.2.2020
Under the guise of fighting against online child pornography, American politicians are trying to effectively ban end-to-end encryption on all communication technology platforms for everyone. Newly proposed legislation could force companies like Apple, Google and Facebook to create back doors...
Singapore Introduces Licensing for Crypto Platforms, New Payment Services Now Act in Force
29.1.2020
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced the commencement of the city-state’s new Payment Services Act. The law mandates the implementation of a licensing regime that applies to payment providers, exchanges and other platforms dealing with cryptocurrencies. Their operators...
Major Bitcoin Cash Pools Force 12.5% Mining Tax on Community
24.1.2020
Four Bitcoin Cash pool operators are forcing through a developer tax proposal on mining rewards
Cardano’s Commercial Arm to Help Uzbekistan Form Blockchain Task Force
20.1.2020
Cardano’s Emurgo will help Uzbekistan form a blockchain task force to develop regulations for security token offerings and exchanges
FATF Holds Global Forum to Discuss Crypto Supervision
18.1.2020
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and over 50 delegations involved in crypto supervision recently gathered to discuss how to regulate crypto assets and related service providers. While examining three key areas, they stressed the importance of international cooperation, citing that...
Direct Democracy Party to Solve Issues With Crypto Rights in Russia
16.1.2020
A new political force is being born in Russia out of the country’s tech business circles. The idea has been conceived by representatives of the country’s growing digital economy sector who want to embark on finding solutions to numerous issues that concern the crypto space. Also read:...
Debunking the Myth: Accessibility and React
15.1.2020
I find it notable when the blog of a major accessibility-focused company like Deque publishes an article called Debunking the Myth: Accessibility and React. Mark Steadman is essentially saying if a site has bad accessibility, it ain't React... it's you. The tools are there to achieve good...
South Korean Central Bank to Organize a CDBC Task Force
27.12.2019
South Korea's central bank plans to hire additional experts as it studies digital currencies and blockchain technology