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cryptocurrencies and tokens
Crown Prince Of Liechtenstein Weighs In On Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain Technology
Feb 5th, 2018
The crown prince of Liechtenstein revealed a potential royal ambition to invest in cryptocurrencies.
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law and legislation
Texas Issues Cease And Desist Orders To Cryptocurrency Lending Platforms
Feb 5th, 2018
Texas officials targeting cryptocurrency startups that solicit state residents have issued a pair of fresh “Emergency Cease and Desist” orders.
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lifestyle
Cryptocurrency Generosity Fuels Charitable Donations
Feb 5th, 2018
A trio of organizations are receiving donations in cryptocurrency, including UNICEF, the Open Medicine Foundation, and the SENS Research Foundation.
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cryptocurrencies and tokens
Toronto City Council Interested In Economic Impact Of Cryptocurrency Integration
Feb 3rd, 2018
The public is being encouraged to assist in the Toronto City Council’s assessment of how best to integrate cryptocurrencies into the city's business infrastructure.
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law and legislation
Blockchains, Cryptocurrency Topics At Rescheduled Technology Advisory Committee Meeting
Feb 2nd, 2018
A Technology Advisory Committee meeting which had been scheduled in late January now has a new calendar date. The public is encouraged to submit feedback and questions.
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technology
Illinois Taskforce Advocates Government Blockchain Infrastructure
Feb 2nd, 2018
A group sanctioned by lawmakers in Illinois has released a report on its findings regarding government application of blockchain technology.
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cryptocurrencies and tokens
Philippines Senate President Denies Involvement With Cryptocurrency ICO
Feb 2nd, 2018
The Digital Currency Co. is the subject of an official investigation following the company's claims of affiliation with a Philippine politician who denies any such connection.
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ecosystem
European Commission’s Blockchain Observatory To Focus On Ecosystem Development
Feb 1st, 2018
The European Union's interest in blockchain technology and its applications has resulted in the launch of a Blockchain Observatory and Forum.
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ecosystem
The Ethereum Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director Aya Miyaguchi
Feb 1st, 2018
Ming Chan has stepped down from her position as executive director of the Ethereum Foundation. Her successor, Aya Miyaguchi, comes forward as blockchain technology begins to pierce the veil of mainstream acknowledgment.
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business and finance
Sberbank Considering Crossing Into Switzerland For Cryptocurrency Trades
Feb 1st, 2018
Sberbank is stretching its wings beyond Russia's borders to avoid ruffling the feathers of authorities that have restricted the bank from engaging in cryptocurrency trading within the country.
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law and legislation
Tennessee Bill Would Ban Cryptocurrency Investments For State Retirement Funds
Feb 1st, 2018
On January 31, 2018, legislators in Tennessee published a proposal for a bill that would restrict the state government's public employee retirement funds from engaging in cryptocurrency-related investments.
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world
Illegal Trades Surface As South Korea Backs Off Ban On Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Jan 31st, 2018
Following mixed messages from two separate South Korean authorities, the country's minister of finance made statements clarifying the government’s stance.
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cryptocurrencies and tokens
Lithuanian Finance Minister Is Pro-Regulation For Cryptocurrencies
Jan 31st, 2018
Lithuania's Finance Minister related his thoughts on cryptocurrency, and how he sees promise in blockchain technology.
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law and legislation
Different Approaches To Cryptocurrency From Thai And Vietnamese Officials
Jan 30th, 2018
Officials in Thailand and Vietnam are pushing for regulations on ICOs: Vietnamese regulators ask businesses to curtail activities related to cryptocurrencies until regulation is published, while Thai authorities are on the edge of providing the public with similar guidelines.
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cryptocurrencies and tokens
Tether Auditor Untethered From Partnership
Jan 30th, 2018
The latest announcement regarding Tether’s audit cancellation leaves more questions than answers.
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law and legislation
Texas Banking Commissioner Tells AriseBank To Head For The Hills
Jan 29th, 2018
Is everything bigger in Texas? That might not be the case for AriseBank's customer base. The purported cryptocurrency bank has found itself in hot water with the state's banking commissioner.
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law and legislation
Canada And Netherlands Pilot Airline Passenger Biometric Identity Solution With Blockchain Technology
Jan 29th, 2018
A digital identity solution based on blockchain technology is being pursued by Canada and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, to bring together key factors such as a biometric and biographic data interface, and traveler history information to establish a low-risk verification process for airline travelers.
business and finance
Davos: ECB's Benoît Cœuré Looks To G20 For Cryptocurrency Regulations
Jan 27th, 2018
The French economist & European Central Bank board member, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, believes that the appropriate time to discuss cryptocurrency regulation is in March at the G20 summit.
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business and finance
WEF Panelists Discuss Blockchain Technology And Cryptocurrency In The Future Of Global Finance
Jan 25th, 2018
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, cryptocurrencies were among topics discussed as world leaders look to the future of global economics. Overall, panelists acknowledged the importance of developing the technology and ensuring it is not used to facilitate illicit activities.
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technology
US Energy Department Sees Potential In Blockchain-Backed Peer-To-Peer Grid
Jan 25th, 2018
A P2P grid could flow unused energy between entities, stockpile it for times of high use, or bank it for use during natural disasters. The DoE’s National Renewable Laboratory’s Senior Engineer and Principal Investigator, Dylan Cutler, explains how blockchain could make it possible.