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Consensys compiles collection of Governments co-opting blockchain
Consensys has compiled a list of government or regulator-led blockchain projects in various stages of development around the world.
China crypto crackdown elicits Binance and Tron appeal
Binance and Tron have been banned on China’s largest micro-blogging service, Weibo, amid crypto crackdown.
Bank for International Settlements appoints Benoît Cœuré as head of Innovation Hub
The BIS recently appointed Benoît Cœuré (member of the European Central Bank Board) as Head of the new BIS Innovation Hub for a 5 year term.
IBM and OMFIF release research into Retail Central Bank Digital Currencies
Central Bank issued cryptocurrencies are hitting the news - IBM have issued a report with some interesting insights.
FBI and Australian Home Affairs concerned (or confused?) about crypto crime
In the last week the US and Australia have seen senior officials raise alarm at crypto crime - but do they have it backwards?
China connects the links for a blockchain focus into the future
China has passed a new Cryptography Law, commencing on 1 January 2020, based on a draft proposal released in July 2019...
CEO of Crypto Capital indicted in NYC
The CEO of Crypto Capital has been indicted on 3 counts in New York for money laundering...
Bittrex cites regulatory uncertainty blocking - 31 countries
Bittrex, a US-based cryptocurrency exchange platform is restricting access to its platform in 31 countries due to regulatory uncertainty
Zuckerberg grilled in 6 hour testimony before US Congress
Mark Zuckerberg has defended the Libra Association and Facebook's involvement in it in a hearing before the US Congress lasting over 6 hours
Does Zuckerberg's Libra testimony illuminate the way?
Mark Zuckerberg's prepared statement to Congress was released prior to the hearings this week on Libra...
2019: the year of a crypto crackdown?
As central banks tinker with digital currency issuance, will 2019 be the year of a crypto crackdown by US and other regulators?
More countries create welcoming regulator environments for blockchain adoption
An increasing number of countries are adopting laws to encourage and embrace blockchain and DLT technology
ASX CHESS replacement may face a rocky road
As the ASX draws close to replacing Australia's equity clearing and settlement system, resistance from incumbents has grown.
China Strengthens Grasp on Personal and Corporate Data
The Chinese Government has tightened their grip on personal and corporate data, setting their sights on extending its control...
The EU Legal and Regulatory Framework of Blockchains and Smart Contracts
The European Union Blockchain Observatory & Forum recently published its thematic report on the 'Legal and Regulatory Framework
Libra Board is formed with Bookings.com cancelling their room
Booking Holdings Inc, which operates both Kayak.com and Priceline.com, has withdrawn from Facebook's foray into the crypto space.
Liechtenstein lauds leading legislation
The Blockchain Act of Lichenstein will come into effect on 1 January 2020 with an innovative Token Container Model...
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