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Uganda Central Bank Says It Is Open to Crypto Firms Participating in Regulatory Sandbox
6.6.2022
The Bank of Uganda (BOU) has hinted that it is open to the idea of crypto firms participating in the regulatory sandbox. The central bank’s position follows its deliberations with a team from the Blockchain Association of Uganda (BAU). BAU Members Asked to Acquaint Themselves Sandbox...
Vietnam Launches Blockchain Association to Conduct Research and Suggest Regulations
20.5.2022
A newly established blockchain association aims to help Vietnam promote its digital economy and position the country on the world’s technology map. The organization looks to unite Vietnam’s experts in the field and seek cooperation with blockchain communities around the globe for...
Finance School Bentley University Now Accepts Cryptocurrency Payments for Tuition
4.5.2022
Bentley University, the private university located in Waltham, Massachusetts, has revealed it now accepts digital currencies for tuition payments. Bentley University’s president explained that the school has been “at the forefront in preparing business leaders” and further...
11 companies form Canadian Web3 Council to advocate for comprehensive crypto strategy
30.3.2022
The association will champion the creation of a clear digital asset regulatory framework for Canada
DCG Mining Subsidiary Foundry Joins Texas Blockchain Council to Help Shape Crypto Public Policy
29.3.2022
On Tuesday, Digital Currency Group’s (DCG) mining subsidiary, Foundry Digital, announced the company has joined the Texas Blockchain Council (TBC), a nonprofit industry association in the state of Texas. Foundry detailed the newly formed alliance is aimed at Foundry’s efforts...
Crypto Lobbying in the US Jumped 116% in 12 Months With $9.56 Million Spent in 2021
8.2.2022
Cryptocurrency and blockchain firms are concerned about the future legislation revolving around the cryptocurrency industry and money spent on lobbying cemented this fact. A recently published study indicates that money spent on crypto lobbying jumped 116% in 12 months with $9.56 million leveraged...
‘Ponzi Schemes Have Created a Negative Reputation for the Industry’ — Uganda Blockchain Advocate
24.1.2022
Education and awareness campaigns are still viewed as important channels that draw people to cryptocurrencies and blockchain. This has been particularly true in some parts of Africa where bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are proving to be a useful alternative to fiat currency. Blockchain...
Uganda Blockchain Association Endorses Calls for the Creation of Crypto Regulatory Framework
10.8.2021
Uganda’s blockchain community welcomes the recent call on authorities to create a cryptocurrency regulatory framework, a board member of the Blockchain Association of Uganda (BAU) has said. The member, Suleiman Murunga, explains that such a framework “will create investor confidence...
Blockchain Association executive debunks rumored crypto crackdown by Treasury
19.4.2021
A United States blockchain lobbying group executive says there is not any danger of a crypto crackdown in the country
Blockchain Association meeting with key Biden staff about regulations
5.3.2021
The crypto advocacy group is going on a charm offensive and meeting with top representatives of the Biden administration
Bitcoin Policy in Biden’s Washington, With Kristin Smith and Amy Davine Kim
22.1.2021
As the Biden Administration gets underway, what can we expect for cryptocurrency technologies alongside an ascendent bitcoin?
0x, Kraken and Stellar Awarded Board Seats at Top Crypto Lobbying Association
22.9.2020
The new board members represent decentralized finance and institutional crypto alike
Coinbase Exits Industry Lobbying Group in Protest Over Recent Unspecified ‘Decisions’
11.8.2020
Coinbase cited recent board decisions that could "irreperably impair" the Blockchain Asso
South Korea to Start Taxing Bitcoin Profits in 2021
29.5.2020
South Korea will start taxing profits from bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies next year, according to local media reports. The taxation will also apply to bitcoin mining operations and income from initial coin offerings, should it be approved by Parliament. South Korea’s Ministry...
SEC Opposes Blockchain Association’s Brief Supporting Kik, Says Group Isn’t ‘Neutral’
28.4.2020
The SEC says 7 members of the Blockchain Association have financial interests in Kik in its opposition to the group's brief around the case
Telegram’s Fight Against SEC Will Help Push Cryptocurrency Legislation, Says Trade Group
9.4.2020
Telegram’s ongoing court battle with the SEC over its $1.7 billion token offering could put pressure on Congress to move cryptocurrency regulation forward, according to the Blockchain Association
Blockchain Association Says Court ‘Erred’ With Decision to Block Telegram’s Token Issuance
7.4.2020
The advocacy group has supported Telegram's appeal over a U.S. district court's decision to block the firm's token issuance – even outside the country
Why High-Profile Defections Aren’t Libra’s Biggest Challenge
22.1.2020
Libra has lost another Association member, but according to @nlw that’s likely low on their worries list, plus Square’s LN efforts & TON’s SEC support
Blockchain Association Sides With Telegram Against SEC, Says Grams Are Not Securities
22.1.2020
The U.S. advocacy group has come out strongly on the side of Telegram in its ongoing SEC court case
Blockchain Association Takes Over Kik’s ‘Defend Crypto’ Crowdfunding Effort
28.6.2019
The D.C.-based Blockchain Association will now oversee Kik's "Defend Crypto" campaign, with the added goal of helping other startups fight legal cases