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defi-and-eth2-are-whole-new-convos-for-regulators,-says-sec’s-hester-peirce
Posted by | December 4, 2020
DeFi and Eth2 are whole new convos for regulators, says SEC’s Hester Peirce

Hester Peirce, commissioner for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, explained during an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph that decentralized finance, also known as DeFi, has created new challenges for...

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un-blockchain-tool-aims-to-improve-land-registry-in-afghanistan’s-cities
Posted by | December 4, 2020
UN blockchain tool aims to improve land registry in Afghanistan’s cities

The United Nations wants to tackle urban challenges like land-grabbing and inefficient use of space with blockchain technology. 4185 Total views 60 Total shares The United Nations has released a...

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swiss-national-bank-and-bis-complete-digital-currency-proofs-of-concept
Posted by | December 4, 2020
Swiss National Bank and BIS complete digital currency proofs-of-concept

The Swiss National Bank and the BIS don’t want to miss out on possible blockchain-powered benefits for the financial system. 5148 Total views 49 Total shares The Bank for International...

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us-lawmakers-seek-to-make-stablecoins-illegal-without-federal-approval
Posted by | December 2, 2020
US lawmakers seek to make stablecoins illegal without federal approval

A new bill introduced to Congress seeks to control the entire stablecoin industry by requiring all related activities to obtain federal approval first 15991 Total views 393 Total shares A...

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philanthropy:-a-missing-catalyst-of-blockchain-adoption
Posted by | November 29, 2020
Philanthropy: A missing catalyst of blockchain adoption

When most people imagine the problems solved and industries disrupted by blockchain technology, the typical use cases come to mind: global currency, store of value and even a way to...

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china’s-national-blockchain-project-adds-polkadot-support
Posted by | November 26, 2020
China’s national blockchain project adds Polkadot support

The Blockchain Service Network integrates three more major blockchains. 15276 Total views 113 Total shares Chinese government-backed blockchain initiative, the Blockchain Service Network, or BSN, is introducing support for another...

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australian-government-embraces-blockchain-with-new-trial-and-public-servants’-network
Posted by | November 25, 2020
Australian government embraces blockchain with new trial and public servants’ network

Following the launch of a nationwide APS blockchain network for federal, state and local staff, Australia has launched an international blockchain trial with Singapore. 6402 Total views 56 Total shares...

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blockchain-based-voting-systems-have-potential-despite-security-concerns
Posted by | November 24, 2020
Blockchain-based voting systems have potential despite security concerns

The 2020 United States presidential election was met with an increase in mail-in ballots due to COVID-19 concerns. Yet while many Americans stayed away from polling stations this year, postal delays,...

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how-has-the-covid-19-pandemic-affected-the-crypto-space?-experts-answer
Posted by | November 22, 2020
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the crypto space? Experts answer

Who could have imagined a year ago how different our lives would be in just 12 months? Without any doubt, last November will remain a significant point in humanity’s history...

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join-blockshow,-part-of-the-fintech-festival-backed-by-monetary-authority-of-singapore
Posted by | November 19, 2020
Join BlockShow, part of the FinTech Festival backed by Monetary Authority of Singapore

BlockShow 2020 at Singapore FinTech Festival to reflect on achievements of blockchain and how the mainstream finance industry is starting to accept blockchain and digital currency tech. 2969 Total views...

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