Dubai Government Licensing Entity Now Accepts Bitcoin for Payments

A government-owned entity in Dubai has started accepting bitcoin, ether and tether as payment for its services, according to local media reports. Kiklabb is a free trade zone that helps companies set up shop in Dubai, a wealthy city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). дальше »

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Blockchain Firm Asks Nevada State for Permission to Build a Crypto ‘Smart City’ in Storey County

A crypto “smart city” could become a reality in Nevada’s desert, as a blockchain firm applied to make it possible. The investment company asked the state of Nevada to form a local government in Storey County. дальше »

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Crypto Exchanges Say Hong Kong’s Ban on Retail Crypto Trading Could Be Counterproductive

Some major cryptocurrency exchanges have expressed concern regarding Hong Kong’s proposal to ban retail investors in the city from participating in crypto activities, stating that it could have an adverse effect. дальше »

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Blockchain firm aims to build crypto city in Nevada desert

CEO Jeffrey Berns says the smart city could incorporate digital currency payments for goods and services as well as records on the blockchain. дальше »

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Top Crypto Quotes of the Week: Feb. 7 to Feb. 14

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez calls Bitcoin “Biggest Story of the Next Few Years”  While Bitcoin is surging to new all-time highs, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has been busy pushing cryptocurrency adoption in the city. дальше »

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Candidate for Mayor Andrew Yang Plans to Make New York City a Bitcoin Hub

Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang is running for mayor of New York City. He has promised that as mayor he would invest in making the city “a hub for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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Mayor’s Proposal To Integrate Bitcoin Into Miami’s Operations Receives Approval

A proposal from Miami’s Mayor Suarez to integrate bitcoin into city operations has received support from city commissioners. The post Mayor’s Proposal To Integrate Bitcoin Into Miami’s Operations Receives Approval appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »

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Miami inches toward crypto adoption; Proposes to pay workers in BTC

Miami residents might soon start paying all or part of their taxes, among other fees in Bitcoin (BTC). The city’s pro-crypto mayor, Francis Suarez unveiled this news through a tweet on February 12, noting that the city’s commission held a meeting on Thursday and voted in favour of promoting crypto. дальше »

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Miami Going Full Bitcoin: City Supports Efforts to Hold Bitcoin in Treasury, Allow Tax Payments in BTC

The U. S. city of Miami is going full bitcoin. The city commissioners have voted to support the mayor’s resolution to allow payments in bitcoin for salaries, taxes, and fees. The city also supports efforts to make bitcoin an acceptable currency for potentially investing in the state treasury. дальше »

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Andrew Yang Wants to Make New York a Hub for Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies

First Wyoming, then Miami, and now New York, cryptocurrency adoption is rapidly growing. As we reported, Miami Mayor, Francis Suarez, is working hard on getting the city to lead in technology advancement, and as such, he had gone full-on Bitcoin by enabling the employees to be paid in Bitcoin, taxes and resident fees to be […] The post Andrew Yang Wants to Make New York a Hub for Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »

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Miami Mayor Pushes Proposal for City’s Workers to Be Paid in Bitcoin

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Andrew Yang Wants To Turn NYC Into Hub For Bitcoin

Bitcoin could soon take over Wall Street completely, more so than it already has in recent months. According to NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang, if elected, he would invest in turning the city as the country’s financial epicenter into a full fledged hub for BTC and other cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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Miami, New York City, Push to Overtake Wyoming in Bitcoin Innovation

Miami city authorities have passed a resolution that will make bitcoin (BTC) an integral part of the city’s financial ecosystem, as the legislation will make it possible for workers to get paid in BTC. дальше »

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Miami Commissioners Reject Mayor’s Push to OK Crypto Use, Vote to Study It First: Report

The city will seek a vendor to help City Hall pay all or part of its employees' salaries in bitcoin. Residents would also have the option of using cryptocurrency to pay for city services. дальше »

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Miami Mayor Announces Bitcoin Adoption Resolution Green Light

The city of Miami looks set to become the first major Bitcoin hotspot in the United States. The city’s mayor, Francis Suarez, endorsed the digital asset in a video which he shared on Twitter. дальше »

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Andrew Yang wants New York City to become a Bitcoin hub

Andrew Yang wants to turn New York City (NYC) into a Bitcoin hub if…

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Власти Майами изучат интеграцию биткоина в финансовую систему города

Городская комиссия Майами проголосовала за изучение вариантов интеграции биткоина в муниципальную инфраструктуру. Об этом заявил мэр Фрэнсис Суарес. Exploring: • State legislative priority • Paying employees in Bitcoin • Investing City treasury in Bitcoin We got it done ✅ pic. дальше »

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Эндрю Янг пообещал превратить Нью-Йорк в биткоин-хаб

Бизнесмен и претендент на пост мэра Нью-Йорка Эндрю Янг заявил, что случае победы на выборах превратит город в хаб для биткоина и других криптовалют. As mayor of NYC - the world’s financial capital - I would invest in making the city a hub for BTC and other cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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Miami council supports mayor’s move to offer city worker salaries in Bitcoin

The City Commission of Miami is now looking into the feasibility of allowing Miami residents to pay taxes and receive salaries in Bitcoin. дальше »

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Andrew Yang plans to make New York a 'Bitcoin hub' if elected mayor

New York could become a ‘hub for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies’ if Andrew Yang is elected as the city's mayor. Mayoral Candidate - Andrew Yang tweeted in support of cryptocurrencies earlieThe post Andrew Yang plans to make New York a 'Bitcoin hub' if elected mayor appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto Advocate, Andrew Yang, May Become Mayor of New York City

Andrew Yang–a crypto advocate and the Democratic Party candidate for New York City Mayor, leads polls and is likely to replace the incumbent, Bill de Blasio, Politico reports on Feb 11. Former Presidential candidate, Yang, is Popular in New York The 46-year politician is popular among voters whose primary concerns are about the low rateRead More дальше »

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Mystery Entity Just Set up 20K Bitcoin Miners in Siberia: Report

A shipment of devices said to be worth up to $60 million was set up in the city of Bratsk and set to mining bitcoin. дальше »

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Miami Mayor Working on Adding Bitcoin to the City’s Balance Sheet

Francis Suarez also wants to “have the most progressive crypto laws” to promote cryptocurrencies and blockchain in the city. The post Miami Mayor Working on Adding Bitcoin to the City’s Balance Sheet first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »

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Miami’s mayor plans to reinforce the city’s treasury reserves with BTC

Francis Suarez, Miami’s pro-crypto mayor, is working on a plan to bolster the city’s treasury reserves with Bitcoin (BTC). Suarez unveiled this bullish information through a tweet on February 8, noting that the city’s commission would hold a meeting on February 11 to address the matter. дальше »

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Xiongan Launches First Hardware Wallet for Digital Yuan

Following the continuous testing and promotion of China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the city of Xiongan has introduced the first hardware wallet for the digital yuan. Major Bank ABC Creates Digital Yuan Hardware Wallet The Xiongan Authorities made the announcement on Sunday (Feb. дальше »

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Beijing’s $1.5 Million Digital Yuan Giveaway: China to Airdrop Digital Currency for Chinese New Year

China is giving away 10 million yuan in its central bank digital currency in Beijing. Recipients can spend the digital yuan during the Chinese New Year festival. Beijing has become the third major city in China to test the central bank digital currency. дальше »

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Miami Mayor Confirms Work on Pro-Bitcoin Laws, Urges Others to Follow Suit

Mayor Francis Suarez has confirmed the city's work in pro-crypto regulations. The city is taking a progressive initiative, with Suarez believing that a tech-forward regulatory approach could be beneficial. дальше »

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Suzhou Government to Airdrop $5 Million in Digital Yuan for CBDC Trial

Chinese city Suzhou is set to airdrop 30 million yuan ($5 million) to citizens in the latest round of digital yuan tests. This was revealed by the regional government yesterday in a press release informing citizens of the distribution. дальше »

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Mercuryo teams up with Swansea City to enter the UK sports scene

One of the largest fintech companies in Europe, Mercuryo, recently decided to help push cryptocurrency adoption in the UK by entering the country’s sports scene. To do this, the firm decided to become the first official crypto sponsor of the Welsh-based Swansea City. дальше »

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Miami mayor says city employees should be able to take their salaries in Bitcoin

Miami wants to overtake Silicon Valley as the most Bitcoin-friendly place in the U.S.

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Miami Residents Soon To Receive Their Salaries In Bitcoin

While some parts of the world are stifling the rise of Bitcoin, others are embracing it. The city of Miami is ready to set the tone for the future of Bitcoin, thanks to its current mayor’s pro-Bitcoin plans. дальше »

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Mining City: A New Opportunity for the New Year

Mining City’s growth throughout 2020 has been significant. With an easy-to-use website, thousands of community members active all over the world and regular promotions, now is a great time to begin reaping the possibilities that Mining City (www. дальше »

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Crypto-Friendly Mayor of Miami Announces New CTO Role to Boost Big Tech Engagement in the City

Avid blockchain supporter and Mayor of Miami, Francis Suarez, named the city’s first-ever Chief Technological Officer. Saif Ishoof, Vice President of Florida International University's engagement, as his pick for the new role. дальше »

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Mining City: a new opportunity for the new year   

Cryptocurrency is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. As we enter the new year, new opportunities within crypto emerge.  Mining City is one of the best options for people looking to enter this innovative area. дальше »

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California Man Loses $27,000 in Bitcoin After Falling Prey to Crypto Scammers

In Daly City, California, authorities are investigating a crypto scam incident where a man lost $27,000 worth of bitcoin. A 48-year-old man claimed the scammers tricked him into giving them the keys to his wallet. дальше »

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IOTA Foundation to Enhance Blockchain Development for Smart City Projects

IOTA Foundation has entered into a strategic agreement with the South Korean Observer Observation and Tanglehub to apply for smart city projects in South Korea, Asia, and Europe. The agreement which is set to kick in this year is expected to expand the use cases of IOTA in these regions. Partnership Set to Drive BlockchainRead More дальше »

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IOTA Foundation Secures Multiple Smart City Partnerships in Asia

A Tripartite Partnership to Create Smart Cities IOTA announced on Friday that it has partnered with two innovative firms, Tanglehub and the Observer Foundation. The trio intends to revolutionize the real estate industry in Asia and Europe through the use of smart city technology. дальше »

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Shenzhen Continues CBDC Trials, Distributes Another $3 Million in Digital Yuan

The Chinese city of Shenzhen is preparing for its third test for China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) project known as digital currency electronic payment (DC/EP), as it plans to distribute $3 million in digital yuan in a red packet event. дальше »

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Komainu to store crypto confiscated by UK law enforcement

The Assistant Commissioner of the City of London Police said the partnership with Komainu would help in “denying criminality the proceeds of crime." дальше »

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Chinese city to issue $3 million in digital Yuan in pilot giveaway

For the third time, China's southeastern city of Shenzhen will issue the nation’s digital currency as part of an ongoing pilot program to test China’s central bank project among its citizens.  The post Chinese city to issue $3 million in digital Yuan in pilot giveaway appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Chinese City Plans Third Digital Yuan Pilot, Giving Away $3M in Prize Draw

Lottery entrants can apply to win 200 digital yuan each. дальше »

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Chinese cities continue to promote digital yuan through festive lotteries

The city of Shenzhen has launched the third round of its central bank digital currency pilot in the form of a promotional lottery scheme offering residents handouts during local festivities. дальше »

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Miami’s mayor discloses intentions of making the city a crypto capital

Francis Suarez, the mayor of Miami, wants the city to become the world’s crypto capital. He unveiled this information during a sit-down with Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, the founders of Gemini Exchange. дальше »

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A Russian Operation Is Mining Bitcoin in the Arctic Circle for Cheap Electricity

A Russian company is leveraging the Siberian city of Norilsk located above the Arctic Circle in order to mine bitcoins. Bitcluster, the owner of the crypto mining operation, plans to expand the firm’s activities after launching the facility in late 2020. дальше »

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Man Offers $72 Million To Search For Hard Drive With 7,500 BTC

James Howells, a 35-year old British Engineer, is reportedly on a hunt for his BTC hardware wallet that he had accidentally discarded in 2013 while doing some house clean-up. According to a South Wales Argus report, Howells had appealed to the councils of the city where he resides, Newport, to excavate a landfill site where […] дальше »

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Will Mayor Suarez’s Miami Be the First Major City to Buy Bitcoin?

The entrepreneurial mayor brings his recruitment of tech talent to the crypto space with the potential of a 1% investment of the city’s reserves into BTC. дальше »

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Mayor Francis Suarez talks benefits of buying Bitcoin for Miami’s city treasury

The official has spearheaded progressive technology regulation for the East coast city. The post Mayor Francis Suarez talks benefits of buying Bitcoin for Miami’s city treasury appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Man Accidentally Threw Away Hard Drive With 7,500 Bitcoins, Offers City $72 Million to Search Landfill

A man has accidentally thrown away a hard drive containing 7,500 bitcoins. He is now offering his city 25% of the value of the bitcoins stored in the hard drive for permission to search the city’s landfill site. дальше »

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Russian large bitcoin miners buy electricity from leading commodity companies

Gazprom Neft launched an associated petroleum gas power plant near the city of Khanty-Mansiysk. Large bitcoin mining farm Vekus buys electricity from this power plant. And in Norilsk, a large data center with hundreds of ASICs is powered by a power plant of a former nickel plant. дальше »

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Miami Mayor Considers Investing In Bitcoin With Part Of City’s Treasury Reserves

Bitcoin has continued to gain individual investors’ attention; institutions, even government officeholders, seem not to be left out. The top cryptocurrency by market cap, dubbed the decade’s best investment, has got many people regretting why they didn’t get into bitcoin much earlier. дальше »

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