Category Archive For "Government"
in CBDC, DLT, Gibraltar, Government, Legislation, Switzerland
A minster’s look at regulation and innovation: A necessity to strike a balance
Without constant nurturing through communication and collaborative efforts, the pursuits of legislators and businesses would be fruitless.
Crypto adoption has no future without regulation and law enforcement
Crypto depends on the ability of regulators to create a framework that protects consumers and makes investing in crypto more welcoming.
Law Decoded: Transformations in crypto exchanges and traditional institutions, Sept. 18-25
Maybe one day, drawing distinctions between crypto and traditional finance will seem quaint.
in California, China, Developers, Government, Hong Kong, paris, Tezos
China’s BSN International integrates support for Tezos network
Global developers can now start building projects on top of Tezos through China’s BSN.
Russia’s telecom regulator blacklists Binance website
The website of the Binance exchange is still available without additional access tools, platform says crypto funds are safe.
Major Indian exchange proposes new regulatory framework to avoid crypto ban
The proposal hopes to avert a blanket ban that some warn would result in the illegal trade of cryptocurrencies
Brazil plans to track COVID-19 vaccinations using blockchain tech
In the midst of a country-wide COVID-19 vaccination effort, Brazil looks to add blockchain-based tracking to the equation.
in ETF, Gemini, Government, Investments, Law, SEC
Commissioner Peirce wants to see the SEC approve a Bitcoin ETF
At least one leader at the SEC is in favor of seeing a Bitcoin ETF approved in the US.
in Blockchain, China, compliant, DeFi, Government, Regulation
Chinese state-endorsed public chain to act as a global DeFi bridge, says Conflux CEO
Chinese Free Trade Zone is open to experimenting with permissionless DeFi applications.
in CFTC, Congress, Cryptocurrency Exchange, Exchanges, Government, ICO, Law, SEC, US Government
Congress sees two new bills looking to chart CFTC and SEC regulatory turf in crypto
A big day for crypto legislation in the United States.
in Crimes, Cryptocurrencies, Finance, Fines, Government, Russia, taxes
Russian ministry proposes criminal charges for failure to report crypto tax
To ban crypto or to tax, that seems to be the question.
Colombian gov’t invites companies to trial its crypto transaction framework
Colombia takes another important step towards regulating the nation’s crypto sphere.
in Government, Russia
Russian government prioritizes Blockchain development
Russia is supercharging their development of blockchain, quantum computing, AI and 5G.
Visa, Goldman Sachs and Mick Mulvaney join leading blockchain trade association
Several leaders in banking, payments and politics are joining the Chamber of Digital Commerce, a major voice for the blockchain industry in Washington, D.C.
in Banks, Coinbase, Government, Law, US Government, USDT
US banking regulator authorizes federal banks to hold reserves for stablecoins
Federal banks in the U.S. see new capacity to provide services to crypto firms, specifically stablecoin operators.
in coronavirus, Decentralization, Government, Job, P2P
The reasons why I left a comfortable government job for crypto
What was behind my decision to leave a government position and continue down a path within the crypto and blockchain space.
Wisconsin Assembly candidate is accepting Bitcoin donations again
“Cryptocurrency is money,” argues a Wisconsin State Assembly candidate.
in AML, Crimes, Cryptocurrencies, Fintech, Government, IRS, KYC, Switzerland, taxes, United States
Illicit crypto transactions are getting more attention from the government
The IRS has a strong interest in receiving information from informed whistleblowers about offshore crypto accounts and criminal crypto tax activity.
in Corruption, Government
Bribery gets blocked: Stamping out corruption with blockchain tech
In a world where all public records are stored on an immutable ledger, it would be difficult to be a corrupt government official.
The President of Abkhazia lifts country’s ban on crypto-related activities
That may not necessarily be a good thing for the struggling state.
