Sweden Government decides to accelerate efforts to develop central bank backed digital currency, as it moves towards cashless society.
At a conference held in Sydney, the Assistant Governor for the Reserve Bank of Australia stated she does not see the point in creating a central bank-backed digital currency.
A regulatory draft issued by the Chinese Cyberspace Administration, will require blockchain users to sign up with their IDs, and makes blockchain censoring possible.
the Japanese Tax Investigation Committee has urged National Assembly members to fix the current crypto taxation and reporting laws, due to increased confusion.
A New York State city is deliberating stricter regulations for commercial cryptocurrency mining activities, meant to reduce heat dissipation, noise, pollution, and electricity costs.
Research effort showcases that bitcoin mining profitability decreases over the last year, regardless of an overall increase in revenue.
The UN’s involvement with blockchain technology is paying off, as the WFP is trialling out a blockchain-based supply chain management system, alongside an identity management platform.
The National Bank of Ukraine is exploring the launch of a centralized, state-owned digital currency to encourage cashless payments, and reduce costs.
The JPMorgan, blockchain-based Interbank Information Network attracts over 75 of the world’s biggest banks, for quicker cross-border payments.
A U.S. Congressman will soon publish three bills meant to protect cryptocurrency investors from IRS tax penalties, encourage blockchain innovation, and create a less-confusing crypto legal environment.