On Friday, Raja M. Koduri, senior vice president of accelerated computing systems and graphics group at Intel, declared their intent to contribute to the development of blockchain technologies, beginning with …
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Tonga is now accepting Bitcoin donations amid tsunami onslaught
On Friday, the Kingdom of Tonga experienced the shockwave of a massive volcanic eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai volcano. More eruptions ensued after the first, leaving the citizens of Tongatapu, the main …
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Turkey’s crypto law is ready for parliament; president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan confirms it
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reportedly confirmed the completion of a crypto law draft that will soon be shared with the Parliament for mainstream implementation in the country. In …
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India’s plan to ban cryptocurrencies has been scrapped: Report
The Indian government plans to regulate private cryptocurrencies instead of banning them, according to a report by local media outlet NDTV that cites a cabinet note. This would be a big departure from the …
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Venezuelans promised to offer scholarships for citizens interested in crypto training courses
A gubernatorial candidate from Venezuela has promised to offer scholarships for citizens interested to join the Technical Training Center for Mining and Administration of Digital Crypto Assets. José Alejandro Terán, …
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Brazilian federal deputy proposed a bill to legalize crypto payments for workers
Federal Deputy Luizão Goulart, a Brazilian congressman, proposed a bill to legalize crypto payments as a mode of payment for public and private sector workers. Goulart’s proposal seeks a new law that …
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United States Senator submits resolution to allow crypto payments in Capitol Complex
United States Senator Ted Cruz of Texas submitted a resolution on the Senate floor Monday that would require the acceptance of cryptocurrency payments at all gift shops, restaurants and vending machines located …
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Russia aims to replace US dollar reserves with digital assets in long term
As Russia continues pushing de-dollarization, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA Russia) is reportedly considering replacing the United States dollar with not only traditional fiat currencies but also digital currencies. …
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Venezuelan international airport to accept Bitcoin (BTC) payments
A major international airport in Venezuela is reportedly preparing to start accepting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as payment for tickets and other services. Simón Bolívar International Airport is working to enable …
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The Ukrainian parliament has passed legislation that legitimizes and regulates cryptocurrencies
A draft law legalizing cryptocurrencies passed the second reading in the Ukrainian parliament on Sept. 8. Up until now, cryptocurrencies and digital tokens have been in a state of limbo, …
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