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Japan’s Largest Shipping Line to Launch Digital Currency to Pay Crew Members
Japan’s shipping line powerhouse Nippon Yusen KK is set to introduce its own digital currency for internal use, specifically to pay its seafaring workers, reports Bloomberg, November 20, 2018. The move is aimed towards minimizing the hassle and costs of the process of managing, sending and converting money to their respective local currencies. дальше »
2018-11-21 18:00 | |
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Catalonia Turns to Blockchain Technology For Electronic Voting System
Catalonia, an autonomous community, located in northeastern Spain may be looking to adopt distributed ledger technology (DLT) for external e-voting, to make it easier for citizens residing outside the region to participate in the electoral process, according to local news source La Vanguardia on November 19, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-21 05:00 | |
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Panasonic Partners With LA Non-Profit To Boost Blockchain Scene
There’s a meeting of tech minds in Southern California, and companies are noticing. LA Blockchain Lab on Tuesday announced Panasonic as its founding corporate partner. The California-based non-profit is a collaboration between startups, enterprises, educators, government, and investors who are looking to transform local communities through distributed ledger technology (DLT). дальше »
2018-11-20 19:00 | |
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RAPA And Jeju University In South Korea Sign MoU To Promote Blockchain Technology
According to the South Korean news outlet Seoul Economic Daily, the Korea Radio Promotion Association (RAPA) and Jeju University, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). With this partnership, the intention is to promote blockchain technology in the country and improve the competitiveness of local companies. RAPA is known in the country as the firm […] дальше »
2018-11-18 06:52 | |
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Oxfam Launches New BlocRice Blockchain System To Help Cambodian Rice Farmers
Oxfam Launches New Blockchain System To Help Farmers In Cambodia Oxfam, a global charity organization, decided to launch a blockchain pilot project that aims at improving the conditions of Cambodian rice farmers. дальше »
2018-11-18 04:22 | |
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China’s Ping An Insurance Firm Partner With Sanya City Authorities to Build DLT-Powered Smart City
Ping An Insurance Group, a highly reputed China-based insurance corporation has joined forces with the Sanya municipal government to develop a “smart city” that would be powered by blockchain technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and other new technologies,” according to a local news source, People’s Daily on November 14, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-18 00:00 | |
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Thai Siblings Accused of $24 Million Crypto Scam Plead “Not Guilty”
On November 12, 2018, The infamous Thai siblings accused of duping a Finnish man for bitcoin worth $24 million have pleaded not guilty in court over money laundering charges. The siblings were first arrested in August this year for engineering a cryptocurrency scam. дальше »
2018-11-14 04:00 | |
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Bitmain No Longer Under Influence of Jihan Wu, Says Lawyer
Bitmain co-founder Jihan Wu no longer has influence over the company’s decision-making processes after an executive board reshuffle, a lawyer told local media November 12. Wu Now ‘Supervisor’ As Sanyan Blockchain reports, the mining giant altered the make-up of its board last week. дальше »
2018-11-13 14:00 | |
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43-year-old Thrown in Prison After Trying to Bomb a UK Crypto Business
A British citizen has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison after he tried to bomb a British cryptocurrency firm. The 43-year-old convict resented the company because of their failure to reset his account password. дальше »
2018-11-12 22:29 | |
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Cleveland’s Great Lakes Science Center Now Accepts Bitcoin Payments
The Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC) is now accepting bitcoin in various transactions. According to a recent news story from a Cleveland-based newspaper, the local Great Lakes Science Center has announced their adoption of bitcoin in a variety of transactions. дальше »
2018-11-13 21:30 | |
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Malaysia’s Ministry of Education and Six Universities to Use Blockchain for Issuing Degrees via e-Scroll System
The education minister of Malaysia has formed a new consortium of universities that will use the blockchain technology to put the college degrees of everybody in the blockchain and tackle a massive local industry of fake certificates. дальше »
2018-11-9 21:59 | |
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Marshalls Island President Heine’s Cryptocurrency Plan Faces No-Confidence Vote
Marshalls Island President Hilda Heine’s controversial plan to introduce a sovereign cryptocurrency faced a lot of opposition in local Parliament and from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to The Guardian’s article published on November 5, 2018, President Hein’s cryptocurrency plan was met with sharp criticism from eight senators, which led her to her first vote of no-confidence. дальше »
2018-11-7 20:00 | |
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Global Cryptocurrency Exchanges Cut Ties With Iran After New US Sanctions
A number of cryptocurrency exchanges have reportedly cut ties with Iran after the U. S. imposed tougher economic sanctions against the Islamic Republic. Sepehr Mohammadi, head of Iran’s Blockchain Community, told local media that Binance and Bittrex are some of the platforms to have unofficially dropped Iran from the list of supported countries to receive services. дальше »
2018-11-7 06:00 | |
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Remixpoint Inc. Ally with Hinomaru Limousine to Let Travelers Pay for Airport Rides with Bitcoin
Remixpoint Inc. , the parent company of BITPoint cryptocurrency exchange, which is one of the 16 licensed digital assets trading venues in Japan, has joined forces with Hinomaru Limousine Inc. , a local firm that claims to operate a fleet of 362 limos and 161 taxis, to make it possible for travelers to pay for airport rides with bitcoin, reported Bloomberg on. дальше »
2018-11-6 00:00 | |
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China's Central Bank Wants to Put the Damper Airdrops: Report
The People's Bank of China (PBoC), China's central bank, has its eyes on cryptocurrency companies that run airdrop campaigns in the country. In its most recent financial stability report for 2018, which was published on Friday, November 3, 2018, the bank said there has been a surge in the number of "disguised" Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), including the free distribution of crypto tokens through airdrops, despite its effort to clamp down on their activities. дальше »
2018-11-5 22:04 | |
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China's Central Bank Wants to Put the Damper on Airdrops: Report
The People's Bank of China (PBoC), China's central bank, has its eyes on cryptocurrency companies that run airdrop campaigns in the country. In its most recent financial stability report for 2018, which was published on Friday, November 3, 2018, the bank said there has been a surge in the number of "disguised" Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), including the free distribution of crypto tokens through airdrops, despite its effort to clamp down on their activities. дальше »
2018-11-7 22:04 | |
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Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb to Launch Security Token Platform in the U.S.
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is reportedly exploring the possibility of a security token exchange in the U. S. , according to people familiar with the matter. Local news agency Yonhap News was able to confirm on November 2, 2018, that Bithumb has agreed to partner with American fintech company seriesOne. дальше »
2018-11-3 14:00 | |
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New Zealand Financial Authority Labels Crypto Gain, Russ Horn, and Zend Trade 3 Blockchain Scams
Financial Authority From New Zealand Blacklists Three Crypto Platforms Recently, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) of New Zealand has decided to add three local crypto websites to its black list of online scams. дальше »
2018-11-3 00:43 | |
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Bithumb Launching US Securities Exchange with SeriesOne Partnership
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has joined the league of exchanges diversifying their international offerings by setting up a US securities trading platform. Preempting ‘Global’ Blockchain Asset Tokenization Through a partnership with blockchain fundraising platform SeriesOne, Bithumb seeks to speed up its growth into a “global financial firm” by cornering the securities token market, local South Korean media outlet Yonhap News Agency reported Nov 1. дальше »
2018-11-1 19:30 | |
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Canadian Regulators Warn Investors about Scam Crypto Firms
In a bid to sanitize the local finance ecosystem, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC), one of the thirteen provincial financial watchdogs in crypto-friendly Canada, has warned investors to be wary of Eyeline Trading, an unregistered firm that claims to offer cryptocurrency trading and other bitcoin-linked investment products to clients, reported Finance Magnates on October 30, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-1 17:00 | |
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New Zealand Shows Its Crypto-Friendly Stance, Invests $300k In Crypto Platform
New Zealand is known as a crypto-friendly country. The nation highlighted its stance once more with the government’s recent $300,000 investment into a local cryptocurrency platform. NZ’s Vimba Investment New Zealand’s government recently awarded a $330,000 grant to the cryptocurrency savings and trading platform Vimba, according to an NZ Adviser report. дальше »
2018-11-1 14:29 | |
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Storiqa Announces the Launch of a Marketplace Test With Focus on APAC
Hong Kong, November 1st, 2018 – Storiqa, the blockchain based marketplace, has launched beta. storiqa. com focusing firstly on the Asia-Pacific region, and especially Singapore. It is aimed to help small and medium-sized producers step out of local markets and increase sales. дальше »
2018-11-1 12:08 | |
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Taiwanese Lawmaker Urges the Government to Create a New Business Category for Crypto FirmsTaiwanese Lawmaker Urges the Government to Create a New Business Category for Crypto Firms
According to October 29, 2018, report published by Technodes, Taiwanese lawmaker Jason Hsu has asked Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs to create a new business category and legal framework for security tokens. дальше »
2018-11-1 12:00 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption Is Neither Frivolous Nor Excessive
As the CEO of Hut 8, one of North America’s largest cryptocurrency miners and the world’s largest publicly traded cryptocurrency miner, I’m often asked questions about energy consumption in the mining of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-1 23:35 | |
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Russia: Authority to Regulate Cryptocurrency Market per FATF Recommendations
A well-placed Russian official has called for global cryptocurrency standards to prevent money laundering and provide legitimacy to the industry while enforcing broad recommendations to control the sector, reported local news outlet Izvestia on October 29, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-31 22:00 | |
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Legislation, oil business, blockchain analytics discussed at Blockchain Conference Moscow
The sale of tickets to the Russian largest conference on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and token investments is open! Blockchain Conference Moscow will take place on November 20 bringing together leading local and foreign industry experts. дальше »
2018-10-31 17:47 | |
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ICON (ICX) Demos Three Projects In Seoul Government Collaboration
South Korean blockchain platform, ICON, continues to forge ahead with projects involving the local administration. This week it demoed three new initiatives in conjunction with the Seoul Metropolitan Government; ID Card, Voting System & S-Coin Payment. дальше »
2018-10-30 10:17 | |
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Ukrainian Authorities Set to Implement State Laws Aimed at Legalizing Cryptocurrencies and ICOs
The Economic Development and Trade Ministry of Ukraine is making serious plans to put in place a state policy aimed at legalizing all things cryptocurrency, including initial coin offerings (ICOs), bitcoin mining, among other activities, according to a local news source Ukrinform on October 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-30 00:00 | |
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Location-based Apps Encourage Local Communities Use Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
CoinSpeaker Location-based Apps Encourage Local Communities Use Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Magdalena Pawlowicz, co-founder of Geme. io, explains how location-based apps can promote blockchain and crypto adoption benefitting both individuals and businesses. дальше »
2018-10-29 17:30 | |
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Tanzania: Government to research blockchain tech, but very slowly
Tanzania is intent on getting into bed with blockchain tech, but wise officials have urged caution before rushing into anything. The Tanzanian government is prepping to conduct thorough research into distributed ledgers (DLT), but the move already has its skeptics, local media reports. дальше »
2018-10-29 16:40 | |
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Berlin Is Rapidly Becoming a Hotspot for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Berlin has become a hub for all things cryptocurrency and blockchain over the past couple of years. Berliners look set to keep the trend going thanks to an enthusiasm for digital currencies like Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-10-29 04:00 | |
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Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchanges now Allowed to Self-Regulate Operations
Cryptocurrency businesses in Japan can now self-regulate their operations, as per a recent Financial Services Agency (FSA) directive reported by Reuters on October 24, 2018. Japan Turns to Self-Regulation The self-regulation dictum was extended for supporting the growth of the burgeoning digital assets sector in Japan. дальше »
2018-10-25 20:00 | |
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XRP, Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) ATM Seized By Indian Authorities
Indian Regulators Crack Down On XRP, Bitcoin, Ethereum ATMs In spite of India’s willingness to accept blockchain technologies with open arms, in April, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) enacted measures to break up relationships between local financial institutions and cryptocurrency platforms. дальше »
2018-10-25 11:48 | |
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India’s First Cryptocurrency ATM Confiscated by the Police, Unocoin Co-founder in Custody
The local police have confiscated the recently launched Bitcoin ATM in India by Unocoin Technologies on the grounds of it being “illegal” as it was set up without any government approvals, The Times of India reports October 24, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-25 07:00 | |
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Binance Uganda Launches Fiat-to-Crypto, CEO Donates $500,000 to National Charities
Fiat-to-crypto trading is now live on the Uganda-facing division of the hugely successful trading platform Binance. As part of a wider commitment to encouraging blockchain being used for charitable causes, its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, announced that his exchange would donate $500,000 to local causes through the firm’s charitable wing. дальше »
2018-10-25 23:00 | |
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Financial Action Task Force’s Crypto Guidelines Set for June 2019
Regulation of cryptocurrencies has been a major problem for countries that want to make use of their unique features. Countries like China and India have a hawkish stance on digital coins and have tried to curb their local crypto markets. дальше »
2018-10-23 14:29 | |
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China Wants To Stop Anonymous Blockchain Use: Reports
New cybersecurity rules currently out for public consultation in China would notionally force users to provide their real identity to use any kind of Blockchain-based service. Blockchain? You’ll Need Your Name And ID As South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports quoting local media sources, the Cyberspace Administration of China is currently seeking feedback on the proposals, the deadline for which is November 2. дальше »
2018-10-22 15:00 | |
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Real Reason Why China Doesn’t Want Blockchain: Strict Censorship
The Cyberspace Administration of China is tightening its stance against anonymity offered under the garb of blockchain technology. The central internet regulator, notorious for its role in building the so-called “The Great Firewall of China,” has drafted new regulations that would require local blockchain companies to register users with their real names and national identification. дальше »
2018-10-22 12:10 | |
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Japan Looks to Ease Tax Reporting of Cryptocurrency Gains and Profits
To establish a seamless tax reporting mechanism for cryptocurrency gains in Japan, the Japanese Tax Commission held a debate on October 17, 2018, per a report by the local media outlet Sankei News. Standardization of Tax Filing Process According to the report published, the Japanese Tax Commission is contemplating ways by which gains or profits on cryptocurrency trading can be. дальше »
2018-10-20 22:00 | |
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CEO of Sberbank: Crypto and Blockchain Will Change the World but Not Yet
The CEO of the Russian state-owned financial service provider Sberbank has stated that cryptocurrency and blockchain technology will fundamentally transform business and finance. That said, Herman Gref is looking at a time span of decades rather than months or years. дальше »
2018-10-19 23:15 | |
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Indian Media Bashed after False Reports of a Cryptocurrency Blanket Ban Circulated
A recent report in the local Indian media which stated that holding crypto assets might invoke punishment by the legal authorities in the country didn’t bode too well with the global crypto community. дальше »
2018-10-19 23:00 | |
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Report: Despite Price Volatility Blockchain and Crypto Jobs Are In Demand
Glassdoor Economic Research is delivering much needed good news to the crypto community saying that despite extreme price volatility and regulatory uncertainty, the number of crypto jobs in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector has risen by 300 percent since the same time last year. дальше »
2018-10-19 21:27 | |
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India’s Crypto Exchange Unocoin to Launch Country’s First Crypto ATM, 30 in Total to be Installed
India’s Crypto Exchange Unocoin Set To Launch The Country’s First Crypto ATM Despite India’s eagerness to accept blockchain technologies, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) passed norms to control banking relationships with local crypto exchanges in April. дальше »
2018-10-15 19:01 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP ATMs Launch In India To Bypass RBI Ban
India’s RBI Cracks Down On Crypto Exchanges As reported by Ethereum World News previously, despite India’s willingness to accept blockchain technologies, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) enacted measures to curb banking relationships with local crypto exchanges in April. дальше »
2018-10-15 03:00 | |
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Unocoin May Soon Launch India’s First Crypto ATM
Indian crypto exchange Unocoin acknowledged that it is launching country’s first crypto ATM, touted to support at least five cryptocurrencies, as reported by Inc42 on October 12, 2018. The news comes in a tensed moment as the country’s highest judicial forum, the Supreme Court of India, is to declare the verdict on the crypto banking blockade that crippled the local. дальше »
2018-10-14 11:00 | |
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Singapore-based Blockchain Consortium Buys Majority Share in Bithumb
Singapore-based BK Global Consortium has paid 400 billion won (approximately $350 million) for a majority stake in South Korean Bithumb, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, according to a local news outlet. дальше »
2018-10-13 23:53 | |
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World’s Largest Sports Fan Network Adopts FanChain as its Official Cryptocurrency
SportsCastr, the blockchain project behind the FanChain altcoin has signed a three-year partnership deal with FanWide; a project focused on helping sports lovers find local game watch parties and events. дальше »
2018-10-13 23:19 | |
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