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Japan: SBI to Issue Blockchain-powered Local Gov’t Gift Certificates
19.6.2020
SBI Holdings, a Japanese financial giant, crypto exchange operator and Ripple’s biggest Asia-based partner, is to begin developing blockchain-powered gift certificates with the Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Per Fisco, via Kabutan, the initiative will be conducted in the city of Ukhia...
Austrian Gov't Pilot Aims to Secure COVID-19 Communications With Blockchain Tech
19.6.2020
A-Trust’s QualiSig project has received 60,000 euros of Austrian government funding to provide secure crisis communications between authorities and citizens
Father of JOBS Act: Gov’t Was Concerned Libra Could Displace Dollar
15.6.2020
The father of the JOBS Act would be happy to help Telegram with an IPO if the company chooses to revert to a traditional fundraising model
South Korean Gov’t May Introduce Capital Gains Tax on Crypto Earnings
2.6.2020
The South Korean government could introduce capital gains tax on crypto earnings – and may unveil its proposals as early as next month.
Per a report from Digital Today, the South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance is seriously considering imposing the same sort of tax rules on crypto earnings...
Iran’s President Asks Gov’t to Plan National Crypto Mining Strategy
22.5.2020
Iran’s president has tasked officials at the central bank and ministries of energy, communications and IT with drafting plans for a national cryptocurrency mining strategy
Anthony Pompliano Says Gov't Response to COVID-19 Will Drive Crypto Adoption
12.5.2020
Anthony Pompliano argued that government stimulus measures will drive the adoption of alternative stores of value and non-correlated assets at Consensus
Indian State Gov’t Partners With Blockchain Firms to Drive Tech Growth
7.5.2020
Indian state government-led blockchain accelerator T-Block partners with Aeternity, Harmony, and Matic Network to ramp up blockchain growth
Bitcoin Price Reclaims $9K as US Gov’t Asks for Another $3 Trillion
5.5.2020
Bitcoin price has recovered from its weekend losses back above $9,000 as the U.S. government seeks another $3 trillion in an attempt to revive the economy
Struggling Swiss Crypto Valley Seeks Gov Aid
26.4.2020
Swiss Crypto Valley is in trouble and is seeking for a 100 million Swiss franc bailout from the government
Controversial Decision by US Gov Could Lead to Mobile Blockchain Development
16.4.2020
US government decides to foster 5G and IoT technologies over defense lobby’s objections
US Gov’t Issues New Guidance Against North Korea’s Cryptojacking, Ransomware and Hacking
15.4.2020
North Korean cyber program is the subject of new U.S. Treasury and FBI advisory calling on the international community to address threats like Lazarus Group
Chinese Gov’t Sets Up a Committee for Blockchain and DLT Standards
14.4.2020
China is aiming to form national standards for blockchain and DLT with help from a new technical committee
Gov’t Policy Behind Venezuelan Bitcoin Exchange's SMS Gateway Service
13.4.2020
One of Venezuela’s leading crypto exchanges says that government policy led it to develop a text message-powered payment system that will allow it to conduct transactions in a range of cryptoassets, including the nation’s own state-issued, oil-backed petro (PTR) token.
The Criptolago platform...
US Gov't Opens Door for Fintechs to Become Lenders in COVID-19 Relief Plan
13.4.2020
Fintech lenders can finally join the ranks of traditional banks in relief efforts for small businesses hit by COVID-19
Fintech Lenders May Struggle to Qualify Under U.S. Gov't COVID-19 Relief Plan
10.4.2020
The U.S. government’s COVID-19 relief plan is not yet fintech-friendly, say experts
Chinese Gov’t Seeks Feedback on Data Security Standards for Blockchain, IT
10.4.2020
A Chinese ministry is calling for input on standardizing security systems in blockchain and other new technologies
Politician Challenges Japanese Gov’t on Crypto Tax Rate, Urges Review
7.4.2020
Shun Otokita. Sourse: a screenshot, Instagram/otokitashun
A Japanese lawmaker has challenged the government on its crypto tax rate policy, claiming that the current rate of taxation on crypto-related profits is “too high” – claiming that “investors are moving their money overseas” rather than...
Bitcoin Rallied 80% Without Any Gov’t Bailout: Time to Get Bullish?
29.3.2020
Bitcoin rallied 80% without any government intervention so shouldn’t we be bullish on BTC price right now?
Argentinean Gov’t Blockchain Hacked to Spread Fake News on Coronavirus
16.3.2020
False information on the Coronavirus pandemic spread across Argentina’s blockchain-based government announcement
UK Gov’t Includes Blockchain in Negotiation for US Free Trade Agreement
11.3.2020
The U.K. highlights the blockchain industry as a potential beneficiary of a future Free Trade Agreement with the U.S