The German justice and finance ministries propose to launch a state-run registry to develop the blockchain sector and protect investors. Germany’s justice and finance ministries have proposed to launch a state-run register to boost the use of blockchain, Reuters reports on Friday, March 8. According to the Reuters, the seven-page initial guidelines offer to create […]
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A Japanese crypto industry association has proposed recommendations on ICO regulation In order to promote domestic blockchain and cryptocurrency-related businesses, the Japan Cryptocurrency Business Association (JCBA) has published its “Recommendations on New ICO Regulation” on Friday, March 8. The recommendations on Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) regulations issued by the JCBA — a local industry trade […]
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Decentralized Autonomous Organization MakerDao will raise the DAI stability fee by 2% to 3.5%, according to the results of a recent vote. Users of blockchain organization MakerDao (Maker) have voted to raise the so-called stability fee for Maker’s Dai (DAI) stablecoin to 3.5 percent, according to the results of a recent poll, completed on March […]
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U.S. smart contract security company Quantstamp announces its extension to Japan following an investment from local financial giant Nomura. United States smart contract security company Quantstamp has announced its expansion to Japan following an investment from local financial giant Nomura Holdings. The news was revealed in a press release from Quantstamp published on March 6. […]
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The patent targets loopholes in what can be achieved with in-game tokens and builds on previous efforts. The Danish parent company of game engine developer Unity has applied for a patent related to in-game cryptocurrency tokens, documents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office revealed on March 5. Unity Technologies, whose software its CEO […]
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Blockchain security is forming a priority for the IT giant, which released a security tracking tool this week. Multinational computing giant IBM is adding to its stack of blockchain patents with two new applications, the United States Patent and Trademark Office confirmed, publishing documents on March 5. According to one patent document, IBM now seeks […]
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The technology needs thorough research both at home and abroad through diplomacy, Manisha Singh says. A United States senior government official said that the country was closely monitoring global approaches to blockchain in a speech at the 4th Annual DC Blockchain Summit on March 6. The event, organized by blockchain advocacy group the Chamber of […]
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The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is reportedly creating a fintech advisory group. The office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which oversees the state’s securities regulator, has reportedly formed a fintech advisory group, banking trade publication American Banker reports on March 7. The office of Secretary William Gavin has reportedly formed […]
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A French financial regulator has proposed to ban privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. The head of the Finance Committee of France’s National Assembly, Eric Woerth, is suggesting a ban on anonymous cryptocurrencies, or so-called privacy coins. Woerth expressed his position in a recent report on crypto assets and blockchain technology. In a forward to the report, Woerth considers […]
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The ruling Russian political party will tally votes in its primary elections using blockchain technology. The ruling party of the Russian Federation, United Russia, has launched a blockchain-based platform for electronic voting, local news agency TASS reported on March 6. United Russia has reportedly launched an updated website for its primaries with the added function […]
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