Category Archive For "Government"
Iceland’s Financial Regulator Approves Blockchain-Powered E-Money Firm
Financial Supervisory Authority, the single financial regulator in Iceland, has approved the first DLT-based electronic money firm Monerium
in Adoption, AI, Bitcoin Regulation, Blockchain, Brazil, Government, Law
Brazil Authorities to Adapt Cross-Sector Regulations to React to Digital Transformation
Brazilian regulators will create a cross-sector regulatory sandbox to respond to digital transformations powered by new technologies such as DLT
Rhode Island Solicits Proposals for Blockchain Solutions in Government
The Rhode Island state government is seeking proofs-of-concept proposals for blockchain tech in state government
in Ban, Bitcoin Regulation, Government, India, Markets
Skepticism as News of Secretive India Crypto Bill Breaks
The Reserve Bank of India returned a request for information about a proposed crypto ban, which is allegedly making the rounds at the highest level of government
in Adoption, Blockchain, Estonia, Government, Ukraine
Ukrainian Delegation Visits Estonia to Learn About E-Government
A delegation from Ukraine visited Estonia, a major global blockchain disruptor, to learn about govtech
in Adoption, Blockchain, Brazil, Government, Law
Gov’t of Brazil to Consider Bill Requiring Public Administration to Promote Blockchain
The Brazilian government will consider a draft bill requiring all units of public administration to apply and promote blockchain tech
in Azerbaijan, Blockchain, Government, IBM
Azerbaijan Government Partners With IBM on Blockchain Customs Deal
The Azerbaijani government has confirmed a blockchain deal with IBM to use the tech in customs procedures, according to a local news outlet
in Blockchain, Ethereum, Government, Health, Privacy, Smart Contracts, USA
New Report Reviews Blockchain Applications by US Federal Government
The Data Foundation and Booz Allen Hamilton have come up with five key questions federal entities should ask when considering blockchain solutions
in Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, Energy, Government, Iran, Mining
Iran’s Energy Minister Wants Crypto Miners Charged Real Electricity Prices
Iran’s deputy energy minister has said that power bills for crypto mining should be calculated in real electricity prices and no longer subsidized
in Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, Government, Law, Mining, Russia
Russian Parliament Considers Imposing Fines on Crypto Mining by End of June
Russia’s parliament is considering imposing administrative responsibility for crypto mining on open blockchains, including fines for the organization and issuance of crypto
Why Lobbying Growth Is a Sign That Crypto Is Maturing
Crypto lobbying is on the rise, but most of it is being done by industry outsiders
in AML, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, EU, Fiat Money, Government, ICO, Italy, Malta, Milan, taxes, Tokens, USA
Republic of San Marino Issues Regulatory Policies on Tokens, Token Offerings
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
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
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
A U.S. congressman proposed tax breaks for cryptocurrencies, arguing that current IRS codes are unreasonably demanding and deterrents to blockchain businesses
President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro: ‘I Do Not Know What Bitcoin Is’
During an interview with Ratinho’s SBT show, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stated that he does not know what bitcoin is
South Korean Post Teams Up With Crypto Exchange to Apply Blockchain
South Korea’s national postal service Korea Post teamed up with cryptocurrency exchange Coinplug to apply blockchain technology in its billing system
Italy: Securities Regulator Issues Suspension to Crypto Investment Firm, Associated Crypto
Italy’s securities regulator has issued a 90-day suspension notice to investment firm Tessline and its cryptocurrency liracoin
Marshall Islands Form Dedicated Fund to Support Implementation of Its National Crypto
The Marshall Islands has announced the SOV Development Fund to support the government in the development of its national digital currency
Top South Korean Utility to Co-Develop Blockchain System for Renewable Energy Certificates
South Korea’s top power provider has signed a contract with two domestic power suppliers to create a blockchain-based system for Renewable Energy Certificate transactions
