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Indian Government-Backed Program Offers Crypto and Blockchain Course

13.6.2019
An Indian government-initiated program is offering a course for undergraduates to learn about cryptocurrency, blockchains, and their use cases. This 12-week interactive course is free to enroll and learn from. Among the topics covered are Bitcoin basics and consensus. Meanwhile, India’s...

John McAfee’s New Trading Platform Aims to Give Traders a Magical Experience

13.6.2019
On June 11, following his latest tirade on social media, John McAfee announced the launch of his new cryptocurrency trading platform called McAfee Magic. The project allows for manual and automated crypto trading across a variety of digital asset exchanges all displayed in one user interface....

Ukrainian Delegation Visits Estonia to Learn About E-Government

13.6.2019
A delegation from Ukraine visited Estonia, a major global blockchain disruptor, to learn about govtech

Gov’t of Brazil to Consider Bill Requiring Public Administration to Promote Blockchain

12.6.2019
The Brazilian government will consider a draft bill requiring all units of public administration to apply and promote blockchain tech

Azerbaijan Government Partners With IBM on Blockchain Customs Deal

12.6.2019
The Azerbaijani government has confirmed a blockchain deal with IBM to use the tech in customs procedures, according to a local news outlet

New Report Reviews Blockchain Applications by US Federal Government

11.6.2019
The Data Foundation and Booz Allen Hamilton have come up with five key questions federal entities should ask when considering blockchain solutions

Russian Parliament Considers Imposing Fines on Crypto Mining by End of June

10.6.2019
Russia’s parliament is considering imposing administrative responsibility for crypto mining on open blockchains, including fines for the organization and issuance of crypto

Iran’s Energy Minister Wants Crypto Miners Charged Real Electricity Prices

10.6.2019
Iran’s deputy energy minister has said that power bills for crypto mining should be calculated in real electricity prices and no longer subsidized

Why Lobbying Growth Is a Sign That Crypto Is Maturing

10.6.2019
Crypto lobbying is on the rise, but most of it is being done by industry outsiders

Republic of San Marino Issues Regulatory Policies on Tokens, Token Offerings

7.6.2019
San Marino’s regents have set regulatory guidelines in their decree on blockchain technology in business, setting policy for ICOs involving security and utility tokens

Indian Lawmakers Propose Adoption of 10-Year Jail Term for Crypto Dealings

7.6.2019
India’s new crypto bill reportedly includes a 10-year jail term for dealing with crypto, but also suggests the development of a national crypto

Russia’s Largest Bank Confirms It Will Not Develop Crypto-Related Services

7.6.2019
The CEO of Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, officially confirmed that bank will not develop any crypto-related services

US Congressman Seeks Tax Clarity for Cryptocurrencies

6.6.2019
A U.S. congressman proposed tax breaks for cryptocurrencies, arguing that current IRS codes are unreasonably demanding and deterrents to blockchain businesses

India’s Central Bank Denies Knowledge of Bill to Ban Cryptocurrencies

6.6.2019
India’s crypto regulation is reportedly ready and there has been much speculation about what it contains. An Indian lawyer has gotten some answers from the Reserve Bank of India about a bill allegedly seeking to ban cryptocurrencies. Surprisingly, the central bank claims that it does not have...