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Official: Russia to Postpone Adoption of Bill on Digital Currencies
9.7.2019
Russia’s parliament is considering shifting the adoption of the DFA bill to the autumn session
North Carolina’s Lt. Governor Launches Blockchain Initiative
9.7.2019
North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest has launched an initiative to study the "unique attributes and use-cases" of blockchain tech
110 Cryptocurrency Exchanges Want to Launch in Japan – A Look at Recent Changes
9.7.2019
Following G20 meetings, where Japan led several discussions regarding crypto assets, the country’s top financial regulator told news.Bitcoin.com that 110 crypto exchanges are now interested in launching in Japan. The country recently passed a new cryptocurrency bill, and some approved crypto...
Brazil Requires New Diplomats to Know About Blockchain and Crypto
8.7.2019
In Brazil, new diplomats will now have to know about cryptocurrencies and blockchain
Indian Authorities Express Concerns Over Facebook’s Libra
8.7.2019
India’s Economic Affairs Secretary said he is not comfortable with Facebook’s stablecoin Libra
China’s Central Bank Developing Own Digital Currency in Response to Libra
8.7.2019
The Chinese central bank is developing its own digital currency in response to Facebook’s forthcoming Libra stablecoin
Who Are the Real Thieves? Danish Authorities Seize 3 Ferraris in Tax Evasion Crackdown
8.7.2019
Last week Danish authorities seized three Ferraris belonging to a large Copenhagen-based business allegedly seeking to avoid VAT. With the largest bank in Denmark—Danske Bank—also being embroiled in a tax avoidance scandal last year, it seems timely to explore the common libertarian...
Indian Gov To Educate Top Cops On Cryptocurrencies, Aiming To Investigate Crypto Matters
8.7.2019
The Indian government is also set to impose strict norms on crypto trade in the country, a move which could see severe crackdowns. Many crypto companies in India were forced to suspend operations temporarily or, in some cases, end operations completely. To further its crackdown, and investigate...
Singapore Wants to Drop VAT for Transacting in Cryptocurrencies
8.7.2019
Singapore plans to exempt cryptocurrencies designed for payments from Goods and Services Tax (GST) — the local equivalent of VAT
India to Educate High-Ranking Police Officers on Cryptocurrency
8.7.2019
India’s national police academy has launched a cryptocurrency course for high-ranking officers of the Indian Police Service. Among the objectives of the course are the functioning and legal aspects of cryptocurrencies, as well as investigations of cases involving digital coins. The Indian...
Iranian Official Says US Congress is Working to Block Iran’s Crypto Mining
6.7.2019
Representative for Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Supply says US Congress sees mining in Iran as a threat to the success of sanctions
‘Don’t Worry We Can Just Print More Money’ – Swedish Central Bank Ponders -1.5% Interest Rate
6.7.2019
At a press conference on Wednesday, the head of the Swedish Central Bank admitted that interest rates could potentially go as low as -1.5%, and quipped that Swedes likely wouldn’t even protest. Other countries implementing negative interest rate policies are producing lukewarm results that...
Venezuela Government Orders The National Bank To Accept Petro
5.7.2019
Nicolas Maduro, the Venezuelan president, has ordered the principal financial organization, Banco de Venezuela, to receive Petro (PTR), the virtual currency of the country. The news surfaced on 4th July on Tweeter. This is an aggressive step taken by the Maduro government to promote Cryptocurrency...
President Maduro Orders The Bank of Venezuela to Accept Petro Crypto
4.7.2019
Because of an order emitted by Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, the country’s leading bank Banco de Venezuela will accept the Petro
Cyprus' Finance Minister: Blockchain Draft Bill to be Ready This Year
4.7.2019
Cyprus’ blockchain regulation draft will be ready this year, according to the country’s finance minister Harris Georgiades
Microsoft Announces Intelligent Cloud Delivery Strategic Partnership With Etisalat Digital
4.7.2019
For many years through the noughties and early years of the 2010s, Microsoft seemed like a sleeping giant as many other tech giants passed it by in terms of innovation and newer products. However, just when it seemed that the tech giant was either unable or unwilling to get its act together; it...
The Swiss Are Onto Something: Facebook, Libra and the Case for Decentralization
4.7.2019
A recent letter from the U.S. House of Representatives to social media giant Facebook has crypto users speculating feverishly. The implications of the letter, and Calibra CEO David Marcus’ recent response, will inform the future of money not only in America, but worldwide. House Chairwoman...
Buy Bitcoin? Trump Says US 'Should Match' China’s Money Printing Game
4.7.2019
Belligerent currency manipulation tweet from Trump bolsters the argument for crypto as a safe haven asset
Deutsche Bank’s Restructuring Costs Could Set It Back By $5.7 Billion
4.7.2019
Deutsche Bank used to be one of the biggest banks in the world, and after a while, it decided to enter the world of high finance by expanding aggressively into new markets in the United States, United Kingdom, and Asia. It seemed like a sound strategy for Germany’s biggest bank, but then the 2008...
US a Crypto Exchange Scarecrow — What Needs to Change?
3.7.2019
Unclear regulation is causing exchanges to leave the U.S. or block some options for U.S. customers, can the negative trend for America be reversed?