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Prime Minister of Vietnam Asks Central Bank to Pilot Digital Currency
5.7.2021
Pham Minh Chinh, the prime minister of Vietnam, has asked the country’s central bank to conduct a study of cryptocurrency and pilot the implementation of a blockchain-based currency within the next two years. The efforts are part of the Asian country’s new e-government strategy....
Salvadorans will not be forced to use the government's Bitcoin wallet
29.6.2021
The government’s new “Chivo” Bitcoin wallet will be interoperable and commission-free
Aussie state government blockchain platform may prevent a tower block inferno
24.6.2021
The platform will track the material resources, subcontractors and construction process used to build Aussie homes
Here’s what would happen to Bitcoin if the government tried to take it over
9.6.2021
Fear mounted as the FBI announced that it helped Colonial Pipeline retrieve a portion of its BTC ransom payment, but can the government actually take over Bitcoin and the network?
Chinese government agency issues blockchain development roadmap
7.6.2021
China’s “blockchain not crypto” stance continues as one government agency publishes guidelines to accelerate the adoption of tokenless blockchain solutions
[aktualita] Klíčové systémy e-governmentu, základní registry a NIA, mají výpadek
7.6.2021
„V současné době evidujeme nedostupnost ZR (základních registrů, pozn. redakce) a NIA. Na odstranění poruchy se pracuje. Za potíže se omlouváme,“ konstatuje momentálně informace v boxu na webu Portálu národního bodu pro identifikaci a autentizaci eIdentita.cz. Nedá se tak přihlašovat do systémů...
The CBDC promised land: As some governments falter, others press on
3.6.2021
Regulatory hurdles and the economic impact of the pandemic have derailed some CBDC projects, but not all hope is lost
[článek] Martin Tajtl: Vendor lock-in, sabotáže zadání i nevraživost úředníků. Došla mi naděje, že se e-government zlepší
26.5.2021
[18 minut čtení] Ve státní správě se jede na tabulky a průměry. Když chcete zaměstnat jednoho schopného člověka s dobrým platem, musí mít třeba i tři méně schopné a méně placené kolegy, popisuje své zkušenosti architekt e-governmentu, který nedávno ze služeb státu odešel. Martin Tajtl téměř deset...
‘Reiterated FUD’ – Chinese Government to Continue Monitoring Bitcoin Mining Sector
21.5.2021
A recent report from the Chinese government’s financial committee has reiterated the country’s stance on bitcoin mining and that it would continue to monitor the sector closely. The report follows a recent article from Reuters published three days ago, which also reiterates...
Tajik government taps blockchain firm for e-government infrastructure
7.5.2021
A new public-private partnership between the Fantom Foundation and the Tajik Ministry of Industry of New Technologies will see the two roll out a range of blockchain-based solutions across nationwide IT infrastructure
Our Man in Shanghai: DogeMania, ‘Dog-Coin’ trademark dogfight, hashrate outage, government warms up to crypto
23.4.2021
Global BTC hashrates still down over 15% following accident, Dogecoin the subject of trademark applications, and government official mentions BTC as an investment alternative
Don't Assume 'Government Tolerance' of Bitcoin - Allianz Chief Economist
6.4.2021
Mohamed El-Erian. Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Adviser of German insurer Allianz, said that the rapidly rising interest in bitcoin (BTC) by investors worldwide is triggered by their belief in a continued private sector adoption, but that the cryptocurrency will establish itself only...
Dubai Free Zone Becomes First UAE Government Entity to Accept Bitcoin
17.2.2021
The free zone accepts payments in bitcoin, ether and the tether stablecoin
The Japanese Government Could Change Cosplay Forever
25.1.2021
Currently, anyone in Japan is free to dress as their favorite characters. That will continue, most likely, but there might be big changes for those who make money from cosplaying—and possibly, even for those who don’t.Read more
FinCEN's wallet rule is open for another day of comments because 'government officials can’t count to 15'
6.1.2021
The website accepting comments on the proposed FinCEN rule shows crypto users have until Jan. 7, not Jan. 4 as the regulator claimed
Ukraine Government Picks Stellar to Help Build National Digital Currency
4.1.2021
The Stellar Development Foundation's work with Ukraine's government to digitize the hryvnia will officially launch this month
Bitcoin Is Going Through the Roof in Argentina While the Government Imposes New Taxes
11.12.2020
Argentina’s Senate approved an extraordinary one-time wealth tax to fight the coronavirus pandemic by seeking to boost government revenue and targeting millionaires with assets of more than 200 million pesos ($2.5 million). At the same time, the country still faces a 35% inflation....
Onchain Researchers Suspect Chinese Government Sold Plustoken’s Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Hoard Last Year
2.12.2020
A number of masterminds from the Plustoken scam were sentenced to 11 years in prison for defrauding cryptocurrency investors. Last week, on November 19, a court ruling had shown the Chinese government said that it seized over $4 billion in crypto assets from the Plustoken scam. Meanwhile, onchain...
Status of Second Stimulus Checks as Deadline for Government Shutdown Draws Near
1.12.2020
As Americans wait to hear if they will receive second stimulus checks, lawmakers are scrambling to avert the looming government shutdown. A spending bill, which could include some stimulus measures, must be passed before the Dec. 11 deadline to avoid the shutdown. Stimulus Payments Affected...
OCC’s Brian Brooks Against Government Issued Digital Dollar – Supports Regulation of Privately Issued Stablecoins
31.10.2020
The acting director of the U.S. Office Comptroller of Currency (OCC) Brian Brooks says the creation of the U.S. digital dollar is a terrible one because the government is not good at building things. Instead, Brooks believes tech companies, which already possess the know-how, to be in a better...