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Cryptocurrencies issued in Malaysia must go through central bank
If you thought cryptocurrencies could be kept away from the watchful eyes of banks and governments, think again. Malaysian Finance Minister, Lim Guan Eng, said that all cryptocurrencies must go through Bank Negara Malaysia, the country’s central bank, before being issued to the public, reports the New Straits Times. дальше »
2018-11-26 16:16 | |
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Uganda to Regulate Cryptocurrency as Fake Bitcoin Schemes Surge
Uganda will seek to regulate crypto assets to prevent criminals from exploiting digital currencies to scam citizens. This comes as thousands of Ugandans have fallen victim to a number of Ponzi schemes, including the D9 Club, which promised to pay members in bitcoin. дальше »
2018-11-24 21:00 | |
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Indian State Working to Help Crypto Businesses Grow
An Indian minister has reportedly revealed that a state government is working to protect businesses operating without a regulatory framework in India. They include cryptocurrency exchanges and crypto-accepting merchants. дальше »
2018-11-24 23:30 | |
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Indian State Working to Help Cryptocurrency Businesses Grow
An Indian minister has reportedly revealed that a state government is working to protect businesses operating without a regulatory framework in India. They include cryptocurrency exchanges and crypto-accepting merchants. дальше »
2018-11-24 23:30 | |
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Major Indian Crypto Exchange CEO Openly Asks Gov’t to Regulate Crypto
Nischal Shetty, the CEO of Indian crypto exchange WazirX, has reached out to a top lawmaker to look into the regulation of Bitcoin and similar digital assets. The blockchain entrepreneur requested India’s finance minister Arun Jaitley to focus more on crypto’s potential benefits than its minimalistic misuses. дальше »
2018-11-20 03:00 | |
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Thailand Uses Blockchain-Supported Electronic Voting System in Primaries
Thailand's Democrat Party has become the first political party to use blockchain technology to elect its leaders in a primary election, which was held from November 1–9, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-14 01:06 | |
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Crypto Regulation Roundup: More Cryptocurrency Control Urged in South Korea and Thailand, France Plans to Ease Crypto Taxes
South Korea’s lawyers have lobbied the government to establish a better legal framework around blockchain that would help develop the industry and protect investors. More regulation was also urged in Thailand, where on November 7, 2018, the Deputy Prime Minister has called for more measures to control cryptocurrencies and prevent them from being used to fund terrorism. дальше »
2018-11-9 00:00 | |
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Albanian Government Considers Following Malta’s Lead with Crypto Regulation
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has indicated that the country is considering setting up a comprehensive crypto regulation framework in Malta as the country’s government seeks to improve its competitiveness, diversify its economy and attract crypto businesses to the tiny Balkan country. дальше »
2018-10-24 01:00 | |
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Former Russian Economics Minister Sees Huge Potential for Cryptocurrency
Herman Gref, the former Russian minister of economics and trade and the current CEO of Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, recently articulated his expectation that cryptocurrency will have a profoundly transformative effect upon society in coming decades. дальше »
2018-10-23 08:30 | |
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Sberbank CEO Sees Huge Potential for Cryptocurrency
Herman Gref, the former Russian minister of economics and trade and the current CEO of Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, recently articulated his expectation that cryptocurrency will have a profoundly transformative effect upon society in coming decades. дальше »
2018-10-23 08:30 | |
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s Pictures Used to Promote Cryptocurrency
The fake news nuisance is growing by the day where pictures and even deep-fakes are used to manipulate audiences. A new fake news controversy related to digital currencies has unveiled in New Zealand. дальше »
2018-10-18 17:19 | |
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New Zealand PM Used As Pawn In Fake News Site
Jacinda Arden, Prime Minister of New Zealand has had her face used by a fake news site in order to promote articles aimed at Facebook to encourage a crypto startup. A local media source, ‘Stuff’ reported on Friday that multiple sponsored posts have recently been promoted on Facebook by using the likeness of the New Zealand PM with headlines such as New Investment Plan For Kiwis which were targeted at several different age groups around the country. дальше »
2018-10-12 16:30 | |
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Unlocking the Full Potential of IoT Farming - [BTC Media Sponsor]
You don’t need to be an agriculture expert to see the writing on the wall. Current farming methods just aren’t working anymore for most farmers of the world. There are 2 billion smallholder farms managing fewer than five acres (PDF). дальше »
2018-10-9 20:10 | |
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Japan: Newly Appointed Minister of Science, Technology, and IT Has an Impressive Pro-Crypto History
Japan, a country working hard to get a “crypto-friendly” image, took things to another level with the appointment of Takuya Hirai, a pro-blockchain politician, as the Minister of Science, Technology, and IT. дальше »
2018-10-9 15:19 | |
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Malta Delta Summit: Binance’s Blockchain Charity Foundation Gathers Support, TRON Pledges
The Malta Delta Summit held between Oct. 3 and 5 was attended by more than 3,500 blockchain experts and politicians, including Malta’s President, Prime Minister, and government officials; the CEO of Binance cryptocurrency exchange; and more. дальше »
2018-10-8 19:59 | |
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Malta PM Makes Unavoidable Bitcoin Prediction
The people of Malta and its government have already accepted the crypto world and has even tried to call itself the ‘blockchain island’ of the world. In an address to the United Nation’s General Assembly, the Prime Minister of Malta, Joseph Muscat has said that he sees blockchain technologies as the tool which can allow Bitcoin and other digital currencies to inevitably gain a widespread appeal and essentially become the future of currency. дальше »
2018-10-2 18:00 | |
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Malta PM Joseph Muscat Praises Potential of Blockchain to United Nations
Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has described blockchain technology as part of a wave of emerging technologies that have the potential to disrupt long-standing human problems relating to healthcare, the environment, humanitarian aid, and international diplomacy. дальше »
2018-10-2 23:00 | |
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Malta’s PM Hails Cryptos and Blockchain During UNGA
Prime Minister of Malta Joseph Muscat summoned his nerves of steel to say the biggest, boldest statement about blockchain to the world. Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Muscat hailed blockchain technology and said that it would eventually allow cryptocurrencies to become the future of money. дальше »
2018-10-2 19:49 | |
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“Stay Away from Bitcoin Investments Using PM’s Name,” Says Singapore Government
The government of Singapore has warned investors to be wary of bitcoin investments purporting to be backed or supported by Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Bloomberg reported on September 24, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-25 11:00 | |
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SEC Orders Proceedings to Rule on ETF, Seeks Further Feedback
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published an “order instituting proceedings to determine whether to approve or disapprove” the proposed Vaneck Solidx bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). дальше »
2018-9-23 22:00 | |
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Turkey Finance Minister Embraces ICO Hype for Already Troubled Economy
If regional Turkish media is to be believed, no less than the country’s Minister of Finance (Finmin), Berat Albayrak, has proposed looking into the wildcat world of initial coin offerings (ICOs) as a way to boost the economy. дальше »
2018-9-22 10:50 | |
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Japanese Regulators Urgently Respond to Zaif’s Hack
Following the hack of Zaif, one of Japan’s regulated crypto exchanges, the country’s financial regulator immediately responded, launching an emergency inspection of the exchange and a survey of all other crypto exchanges. дальше »
2018-9-21 10:25 | |
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Czech Prime Minister Accuses Opposition Party Of “Doing nothing But Mining Bitcoin”
Last week, the Czechs witnessed a very peculiar political debate. The issue of crypto-mining was used as an argument for political attack seeking to discredit a minority party that criticized the inefficiency of the Czech administration. дальше »
2018-9-21 15:41 | |
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Former RBI Governor Stirs Up PMO India – Time For Better Banks
Bank frauds in India have opened a can of worms this year, leaving the public questioning concepts such as board, governance, public sector, bankruptcy, and investor transparency with anxiety and anger. дальше »
2018-9-13 14:50 | |
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Chinese Conman Impersonates Maltese Prime Minister to Perpetrate Bitcoin Scam
Malta’s Prime Minister, Joseph Muscat, is the latest notable personality to be impersonated as part of a Bitcoin scam. In recent times, everyone from actors to company executives and even politicians has seen their images used to trick people into investing in fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes. дальше »
2018-8-28 22:57 | |
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Maltese Prime Minister Fraudulently Impersonated by Bitcoin Peddlers on Instagram
Malta’s Prime Minister, a noted fan of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, found himself unwittingly in the center of an investment scam as conmen fabricated a fake Instagram account in his name. As Bitcoinist has noted in the past, the tiny island nation of Malta has taken a number of steps in order to become one of the globe’s most welcoming and proactive countries when it comes to cryptocurrency and blockchain tech. дальше »
2018-8-27 10:00 | |
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Op Ed: New Bermuda Legislation Will Create a Novel Class of Bank to Service Fintech Companies
As we reported on July 19, 2018, Bermuda is determined to establish itself as the leading jurisdiction for fintech entrepreneurs, in particular those involved in initial coin offerings (ICOs), digital assets and virtual currencies. дальше »
2018-8-23 23:03 | |
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South Korea Budgets Nearly $4.5B for Blockchain, Emerging Tech
South Korea is planning to invest nearly $900 million next year to accelerate the development of blockchain, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. дальше »
2018-8-17 22:56 | |
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Russia Sells US Assets, Might Move Away From Trading in Dollars as Ruble Falls 8% in Days, Bitcoin at a Premium
Russia has been selling US securities amid new sanctions, but has no plans to start shutting down US companies, according to Russia’s Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. “We have lowered to the. дальше »
2018-8-13 14:59 | |
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Cryptocurrency Startup TravelbyBit Receives $100,000 Grant from Australian Government
TravelbyBit, a cryptocurrency payments firm that makes it easy for tourists to pay with digital currencies such as bitcoin is among the 70 startups given grants by the government of Queensland, Australia, as announced on August 1, 2018, by Innovation Minister Kate Jones. дальше »
2018-8-4 20:00 | |
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Queensland Government To Support Payments In BTC, LTC, ETH, DASH And XEM
According to reports out today, local authorities in Queensland are alleged to be piloting a programme that could see the adoption of a number of cryptocurrencies within the state. The currencies in question include Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Dash and NEM. дальше »
2018-8-3 14:00 | |
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Queensland Backs Cryptocurrency Point-of-Sale Project for Tourism
The Queensland government in Australia is backing a cryptocurrency point-of-sale system that officials believe will help boost tourism throughout the area. Thus far, they have given over $8 million in Australian dollars ($6 million USD) to roughly 70 different companies that will work to inspire innovation and create new ideas within the region’s travel space. дальше »
2018-8-2 00:27 | |
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Vietnamese Regulator Tells Firms and Funds to Stay Away From Crypto
Vietnam’s securities watchdog has required local businesses not to engage in transactions with cryptocurrencies. The announcement follows a directive issued by the country’s prime minister earlier this year aimed at tightening what Vietnamese regulators call the management of crypto activities. дальше »
2018-7-26 05:35 | |
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Start-Up Backed by Uber Co-Founder to Launch Fee-Free Crypto Trading
Voyager, a startup backed by Uber co-founder, Oscar Salazar, has announced that it will launch a commission-free cryptocurrency trading platform. It is intended to function as an aggregation engine for cryptocurrency prices across more than a dozen trading venues. дальше »
2018-7-26 01:05 | |
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J-Pop Star GACKT Caught Between Crypto Company Spindle and Minister’s Gaffe
Spindle, Japan’s largest ICO officially promoted by a J-Pop star, Gakuto Oshiro, (45) better known by his stage name GACKT, was the unnamed crypto company allegedly slammed by the FSA earlier this year, a weekly Japanese magazine revealed. дальше »
2018-7-25 12:58 | |
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Japanese Minister Denies Ties to Unregistered Crypto Exchange Under Investigation
Seiko Noda, Japan’s Minister for Internal Affairs & Communications, and Minister in charge of Women’s Empowerment, was questioned by the Japanese press on Thursday over her involvement with an unregistered cryptocurrency exchange, which was allegedly violating the Japanese fund settlement law. дальше »
2018-7-19 19:05 | |
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Why did a Former Malta Finance Minister Back This Token Sale?
Bitcoin Press Release: Cryptocurrencies were created as a citizen’s answer to an establishment’s shortcoming. The 2008 recession caused havoc across the world, destabilized economies, cost jobs and destroyed lives. дальше »
2018-7-11 10:43 | |
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Former Malta Finance Minister backed payment startup QuickX announced Presale
Bitcoin Press Release: Cryptocurrencies were created as a citizen’s answer to an establishment’s shortcoming. The 2008 recession caused havoc across the world, destabilized economies, cost jobs and destroyed lives. дальше »
2018-7-16 10:43 | |
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The government researcher says “Darwin” choice for Dominic cryptocanes
Jean-Pierre Landau In January 2018, Jean-Pierre Landau was assigned on a mission by the French Minister of Economy and Finance to investigate and propose some orientations on the evolution of cryptocurrencies’ regulations. дальше »
2018-7-10 18:55 | |
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Government Investigator Says ‘Darwinian’ Selection Led to Dominant Cryptocurrencies
The Deputy Governor of the Bank of France, Jean-Pierre Landau, also named “Mister Bitcoin” by the French government, submitted a report to Bruno Lemaire, the French Minister of Finance and Economy. дальше »
2018-7-10 16:15 | |
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Government Investigator Says “Darwinian” Selection Led to Dominant Cryptocurrencies
The Deputy Governor of the Bank of France, Jean-Pierre Landau, also named “Mister Bitcoin” by the French government, submitted a report to Bruno Lemaire, the French Minister of Finance and Economy. дальше »
2018-7-10 16:15 | |
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Taiwan Aims to Become Major Player in Blockchain Development
Taiwan’s government has big plans for blockchain technology as it hopes to become a major destination for blockchain development. The country’s Financial Supervision Commission is collaborating with the National Development Council to utilize blockchain technology beyond the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2018-7-9 14:59 | |
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Regulatory Round-Up: U.K. Chief Blockchain Officer, DLT Cohort in FCA Sandbox, Central Bank Calls Crypto ”Fallacy”
In recent regulatory news, U. K. minister, Eddie Hughes has published a report that advocates for the creation of a “Chief Blockchain Officer,” the U. K. Financial Conduct Authority has announced that a number of distributed ledger (DLT) companies have been accepted into cohort 4 of its regulatory sandbox, and Finland’s Central Bank has published a report […] The post Regulatory Round-Up: U. дальше »
2018-7-7 21:30 | |
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Maltese Parliament Passes Three Blockchain Bills into Law
The Maltese Parliament has passed three bills into law that establish a regulatory framework for the country's blockchain sector, Malta Today reports. Just last week, the Parliament “unanimously voted” to approve these bills in its second reading. дальше »
2018-7-5 20:51 | |
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Bahamas to Introduce Own Crypto, Aims to Digitize Government, Financial Services
The Central Bank of Bahamas has officially announced plans to introduce a national cryptocurrency, as well as blockchain-powered digitization of Bahama’s government and financial services. The announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest on Friday, June 22, during the Bahamas Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference. дальше »
2018-6-27 13:28 | |
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Japan Wants to Scrap Its Progressive Crypto Tax Rate
Cryptocurrency traders in Japan currently can be taxed as high as 55% on their profits. However, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister, Taro Aso, wants to change how crypto transactions are taxed, from a progressive rate to a uniform rate. дальше »
2018-6-26 10:27 | |
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Chain Accelerator Opens Its Doors to Blockchain, Crypto Startups in France
\Chain Accelerator has launched in France. It is the first startup acceleratordedicated to the blockchain that can call Europe its home. Among the organization’s chief operators are Hyperloop Transportation Technologies chairman Bibop G. дальше »
2018-6-20 00:34 | |
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