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Washington State signs bill recognizing blockchain technology into law
On Apr. 26th, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed SB 5638—an act “recognizing the validity of distributed ledger technology”—into law. The Act encourages the development of blockchain, recognizes its use in commerce and digital signatures, and amends legislation to provide definitions for the technology. дальше »
2019-4-29 11:13 | |
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3 Central Bank Governors Toy with Adding Bitcoin Crypto Bonds Using Blockchain Technology
On April 17th, Asia Times reported on this week’s World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings. The meetings were held in Washington, DC, where it was revealed that Afghanistan, Tunisia, and Uzbekistan are all considering the introduction of a Bitcoin bond. дальше »
2019-4-17 23:27 | |
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Is Google a Hypocrite for Developing China’s Artificial Intelligence?
Google will meet next week with America’s military brass to allay Washington’s concerns that it’s helping China’s artificial intelligence (AI) program while refusing to assist the Pentagon with tech initiatives. дальше »
2019-3-24 22:43 | |
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Some Regulators Are Calling 2019 the “Year of the Blockchain”
Regulators have eased concerns surrounding regulation over blockchain technology as many consider it might stifle the development of the industry. Yahoo Finance reported that on March 7, 2019, during this year’s DC Blockchain Summit in Washington, D. дальше »
2019-3-12 06:00 | |
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Bittrex Exchange Involved in Court Case with Mongolian Blockchain Company ZG Top
At the start of 2019, a lawsuit was filed in the district court of Washington by ZG Top Technology Co, Ltd. Against a “John Doe.” Meaning, an unnamed party. Recently, a new ruling was issued by the court allowing for an “ex parte” motion to conduct discovery. Essentially, the ex parte motion means that the […] дальше »
2019-3-5 06:01 | |
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Washington State Senate Introduces Bill Promoting Blockchain Technology
Washington State has decided to begin 2019 with a focus on technological innovation, and despite past difficulties by other states, a group of senators recently introduced a bill that seeks to make a series of amendments to current legislation to promote the use of blockchain technologies, especially in the area of identity verification. дальше »
2019-1-29 18:52 | |
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Washington State Recognizes the Validity of Blockchain Technology in New Bill
The Washington State Senate introduced bill SB 5638, an act that recognizes the validity of distributed ledger technology and aims to provide the legal recognition that blockchains were missing, the State’s authorities announced on January 28, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-29 06:00 | |
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Washington State Introduces Bill Encouraging Development of Blockchain and DLT
The Washington State Senate introduced a bill that would—through amending existing legislation—encourage the development of distributed ledger and blockchain technology. The bill appears to codify blockchain-enabled digital signatures and licenses and provide the legal recognition necessary to enforce these standards. дальше »
2019-1-28 00:22 | |
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Douglas Country in Central Washington Gets Bullish on Blockchain Technology’s Economic Future
After many issues related to cryptocurrencies that affected central Washington, it seems that officials in Douglas County believe that the technology could bring prosperity to the region. According to a recent report released by The Bulletin, central Washington seems to be thinking about embracing Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Back in 2017, Douglas County provided access to […] дальше »
2019-1-21 17:19 | |
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Washington State County Doubles Down on Cryptocurrency After Mining Bust
After the boom, backlash, and (partial) bust of Bitcoin in central Washington, one might expect an aversion to the technology. But instead, one authority wants to capitalize on the resources left in the aftermath, to promote new growth in blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-20 16:00 | |
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Ripple says Confusion on Crypto related law is the only thing holding back Mass Adoption
Ryan Zagone, Ripple’s director of regulatory relations just spoke at Washington, DC’s Fintech Week, and he addressed something that is on a lot of people’s mind in the cryptocurrency space. He said that the uncertainty surrounding cryptocurrency regulations is what’s keeping major financial institutions around the world from using XRP. дальше »
2019-1-17 11:32 | |
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Washington’s Douglas County Set to Establish Blockchain Innovation Campus
Crypto-friendly Douglas County, located in central Washington has reportedly announced plans to build a distributed ledger technology (DLT) innovation hub aimed at enabling researchers to develop new use cases with the tech and position it in the frontline of the blockchain technology ecosystem, reported the Seattle Times, Jan 11, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-15 01:00 | |
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Monopoly man watches disapprovingly as Congress yells at Google’s CEO
Google‘s CEO, Sundar Pichai, is in Washington today. He’s trying to explain how the world’s most advanced technology company works to Congress. At some point we’re sure he’s going to be arrested for witchcraft. дальше »
2018-12-11 19:54 | |
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Nydia Zhang of the Social Alpha Foundation: Using the Blockchain for Good
As chairman and co-founder of the Social Alpha Foundation (SAF), Nydia Zhang has left a solid mark on the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, though, as a young art student at the University of Washington in 2011, blockchain was far from the direction she saw her life taking. дальше »
2018-12-6 18:13 | |
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Colorado and California Just Elected Pro-Bitcoin Governors
Following the 2018 midterm elections, the U. S. will see two new pro-Bitcoin governors sworn into office. Jared Polis (D-CO) and Gavin Newsom (D-CA) both won out against their respective Republican contenders last night, November 6, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-7 20:44 | |
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Trump begs big tech for free labor to avoid federal hirings
The White House wants the nation’s big tech companies to make it easier for employees to do a civic “tour of duty” with the government. Another way of putting it: the President needs to bring in temps now that his plan to cheat Federal workers out of their promised 2019 pay raise fell apart. дальше »
2018-10-23 21:02 | |
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Forbes Enters Blockchain Game, Partners With Civil
Civil, an Ethereum-based platform with a heady bid to save journalism, has partnered with Forbes to help the 100-year-old publisher keep its stories free from meddling hands. дальше »
2018-10-10 01:59 | |
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Presenting a United Front of Blockchain Companies to Work With Congress
It’s a sign of the times and the growing maturity of the crypto industry that a new industry trade association launched in Washington, D. C. , on September 11, 2018, to lobby the U. дальше »
2018-9-22 22:46 | |
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Blockchain Companies Team Up to Ask Washington for Regulations and Support
What had been a rumor going around the blockchain industry has become a reality. Coinbase, Circle and Protocol Labs, among others, have joined forces to form the Blockchain Association. The group is built around the idea of having experts on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology lobby and pressure decisions makers in Washington. дальше »
2018-9-19 15:59 | |
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Lobbying Group in Washington Opens Doors to Represent the Crypto Community
High-profile cryptocurrency companies and well-known technology entrepreneurs announced on September 11, 2018, that they will form a lobbying group in Washington called the Blockchain Association. According to the Washington Post, the Blockchain Association is designed to represent investors and entrepreneurs who are building and supporting blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-9-13 01:00 | |
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DJ Who “Turned Down Wall St.” Is On a Quest to Decentralize Music Festivals
Independent DJ Justin Blau (known on stage as 3LAU) didn’t exactly stumble into the cryptocurrency industry — to say so would misrepresent how much thought he’s put into his blockchain-based event network, Our Music Festival (OMF). дальше »
2018-8-8 19:23 | |
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