Category: Government
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Paxos seeks approval to become fully-regulated crypto bank
The stablecoin issuer and PayPal partner wants to increase its range and scope of services by becoming the first crypto services provider to be regulated at both state and federal levels.
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Russian crypto lobby group appeals to finance ministry to soften legislation
A crypto advocate group in Russia is lobbying for more friendly federal crypto law.
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US gov is Bitcoin’s last remaining adversary, says Messari founder
Bitcoin may have experienced the perfect storm for success, but action by the United States government may remain a threat.
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‘We should do whatever we can’ to legalize Bitcoin, says libertarian Ron Paul
The former congressman from Texas believes the government is “watching very closely” to see what happens with crypto.
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Institutions will protect Bitcoin from government overreach: Erik Voorhees
Bitcoiners should embrace institutional adoption as it keeps everyone honest, says Erik Voorhees.
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World governments agree on importance of crypto regulation at G7 meeting
A vast number of nations, including many G7 members, want more rules for crypto.
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Thai Excise Department Will Deploy Blockchain Tech to Boost Tax Collection
All three of Thailand’s tax departments reportedly aim to improve tax revenue collection using blockchain technology.
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LayerX will develop blockchain-based voting system using digital ID verification in Japan
“Voting over the Internet presents more challenges, such as preventing double voting, technical hurdles to keep ballots secret, and the cost of voting devices.”
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Facebook’s Diem stablecoin is an existential threat to traditional banking
Stablecoins are an integral part of the future of the financial system. And Facebook’s Diem, formerly Libra, is part of that future.
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Law Decoded: New threats to self-custody take shape in the US, Nov. 27–Dec. 4
Tentative clampdowns coming from both the Treasury and the House in the United States lead this week’s Law Decoded.