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Russia to Recognize Bitcoin as Property With Legal Protection

30.11.2020
The Russian prime minister has outlined the government’s plans to amend existing laws to recognize cryptocurrency as property. This means bitcoin owners will have the legal rights to defend and recoup their cryptocurrencies in court. Russia to Recognize Bitcoin as Property During...

Russian prime minister proposes legal steps to bring order to crypto market

26.11.2020
Russia’s prime minister proposed recognizing crypto as property under the nation’s tax code

Russian Prime Minister Pledges to ‘Civilize’ Crypto Market and Prevent Scams

26.11.2020
Changes to the law will bring Russia's crypto users more protections against fraud, said Mikhail Mishustin

German Finance Minister Says He Does Not Support Private Cryptos: Report

20.11.2020
Olaf Scholz said banks need to adapt for a digital world but seemed to rule out private digital currencies from that future

‘Control the Pandemic’ – Fed Chair Jerome Powell Predicts the Entry of a ‘Different Economy’

19.11.2020
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told participants at the Bay Area Council Business Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony on Tuesday that the economy will never be the same after Covid-19. According to Powell, the use of accelerated technology will change the way the global economy operates as...

South Korean SME Minister Sings Praises of Blockchain-powered Payments

13.11.2020
A South Korean minister has been championing blockchain-powered payments, claiming they have the power to transform the business landscape for smaller businesses in the country. Per News1, the comment came from the country’s Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups Park Young-sun,...

A minister’s look at what regulators expect from the industry

7.11.2020
Regulation can add value by strengthening the reputation of a marketplace and creating the conditions to unlock innovation and enhance it

Economy minister says Brazil will have its own CBDC

5.11.2020
Paulo Guedes said that the Brazilian real will have a digital counterpart and also highlighted the autonomy of the Central Bank

Blockchain is still far from maturity, says China’s former IT minister

24.10.2020
He doesn't seem to think China is that far ahead of the USA when it comes to blockchain development — at least for now

Chinese Firms Could Take Global Blockchain Lead, Says Former Minister

23.10.2020
A former Chinese IT minister says blockchain is still in its infancy and Chinese firms are poised to take the global lead – while there is also evidence to suggest that China’s mega tech companies are making steady progress with their blockchain projects. Per The Paper, Wu Zhongze, a leading...

French Finance Minister throws shade at crypto, praises blockchain

19.10.2020
He stated that he does not “question the reliability and traceability of all blockchain technology,” but denounced crypto

Spain Approves Bill Requiring Cryptocurrency Owners to Disclose Crypto Holdings and Gains

14.10.2020
Spain’s government has reportedly approved a bill that requires cryptocurrency owners to disclose their crypto holdings and any gains on their assets. Spain’s Finance Minister and the government’s spokesperson, Maria Jesus Montero, said at a press conference following the weekly...

Massive Protests Led to Suspension of SWIFT and Banking Activities in Kyrgyzstan

9.10.2020
Kyrgyzstan has suspended the SWIFT system and recommended that banking activities be halted until the severe political unrest in the country stabilizes. Massive protests broke out after parliamentary elections as the opposition stormed government buildings and forced the prime minister to resign....

Australian government’s digital business plan includes $5M for blockchain

1.10.2020
Australia’s Prime Minister has announced the Federal Government’s biggest investment in blockchain to-date, with two pilots set to receive almost $5 million

Inflation Hit Ethiopia Demonetizes Currency To Curb Cash Hoarding

17.9.2020
The Ethiopian government has unveiled a new set of banknotes that are expected to help authorities in curbing cash hoarding, illegal trade and illicit financial flows. The move is also aimed at boosting the liquidity of banks that are struggling to cope with Ethiopia’s cash-based economy....

Where does the next Japanese prime minister stand on crypto?

15.9.2020
Yoshihide Suga is set to replace retiring PM Shinzo Abe

Indian Prime Minister Modi’s Twitter Account Hacked, Bitcoin Donations Requested

3.9.2020
The verified Twitter account for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal website and mobile app has been hacked, Twitter has reportedly confirmed. Tweets asking for bitcoin donations for the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for Covid-19 were posted on the account. Twitter...