Spencer Dinwiddie triumphs with contract tokenization
It has been reported that Spencer Dinwiddie, NBA star for the Brooklyn Nets, will begin issuing shares tied to his contract on 13 January.
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Piper Alderman contributes to Lexology Getting the Deal Through – Cryptoassets and Blockchain 2019
Piper Alderman has written the Australian chapter of Getting the Deal Through – Cryptoassets and Blockchain 2019, published by Lexology
US Treasury Department trials blockchain-based platform
The US Treasury Department is concluding a series of tests of a blockchain-based platform that monitors grant payouts.
IMF forging Philippines into a global crypto player
The IMF have published a 34-page Technical Assistance Report on the Philippines, as part of its periodic consultation with the country.
Virginia legislature looks to blockchain for elections
A lawmaker in Virginia has submitted a resolution that calls on the state government to study the use of blockchain in elections.
China continues to streamline its blockchain patent application process
Blockchain patent applications are set to become effective in China from 1 February 2020.
Qatar quashes all crypto activity, while security tokens survive
The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) has announced that all services involving cryptocurrencies have been banned.
Blockchain community rallies around Australian bushfire relief effort
Australian companies Finder and HiveEx have started a fundraiser to allow crypto donations for bushfire relief - aiming to raise $50m
French financial regulator approves first initial coin offering
France’s financial regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), has approved the country’s first application for an ICO.
Largest South Korean telecom company issues blockchain-based local currency in Busan
South Korea’s biggest telecom company, KT, just announced the launch of a local blockchain-based currency for the city of Busan.
Basel Committee calls for prudent rules for crypto
Global banking regulator Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has called for a prudential treatment framework for crypto.
India indignant towards crypto, but open to central bank digital currency
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor has reportedly spoken about the prospects of India developing a central bank digital currency.
Chinese Courts using blockchain and AI to settle millions of cases
China’s smart courts are reportedly applying a variety of innovative technologies including blockchain and AI to decide on legal cases.
Thai SEC to amend royal decree on cryptocurrency
In a recent announcement, Thailand’s SEC has stated that it is currently studying ways to amend its royal decree on digital assets.
Securitize soldiers toward security token adoption in Asia
Securitize has announced a ‘seven-figure’ investment from Japanese financial services conglomerate, SBI Holdings.
South Africa enacts crypto capital controls
The Reserve Bank of South Africa (SARB) is introducing new capital controls on digital currency movements.
IRS now requires taxpayers to disclose crypto activities
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has finalised and put in use a new tax form for crypto activity.
Bank of Lithuania launches blockchain collector coin
The Bank of Lithuania has announced in a press release that it will release a digital, blockchain-based collector coin in late 2020.
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