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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
China chasing the global blockchain throne
According to recent reports, the Bank of China has issued $2.8 billion worth of bonds using blockchain technology.
Italian Society of Authors and Publishers partners with Algorand to develop copyright management
The Italian Society of Authors and Publishers (SIAE) has partnered with Algorand to develop a blockchain platform for copyright management
Australian Payments Network Summit hosts Libra debate
The Australian Payments Network Summit on 10 December 2019 included a panel on Libra between the RBA, Piper Alderman and others.
Former Head of CFTC joins law firm to push for digital dollar
Former CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo has announced that has he decided to join Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
Switzerland proposes new and improved regulatory framework for DLT
The Federal Council of Switzerland has proposed updates to a suite of laws to improve its legal framework for DLT/blockchain
France’s central bank to test trial digital currency in 2020
The Banque De France, France’s central bank, has announced plans to begin testing a digital currency as early as the first quarter of 2020.
Breakthrough German law allows banks to sell bitcoin in 2020
A local German news outlet, Handelsblatt, has reported that banking institutions in Germany can now provide digital assets to their clients.
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