Belarus is studying the cryptocurrency industry for a potential move into mining digital coins like Bitcoin (BTC). The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Belarus officially announced Friday that it …
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FCA Releases Detailed Five-Point Plan to Turn UK into a Fintech Hub
Upon the announcement of the United Kingdom budget for 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak commissioned Ron Kalifa to conduct an independent review of the U.K. fintech sector. On Friday, eight months …
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U.S. Department of Education promotes putting student records on blockchain
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed flaws across various sectors. As a result, a number of government departments are evaluating blockchain-based systems as possible solutions for challenges involving multiparty workflows, record-keeping, …
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Bank of Korea Governor expressed skepticism over the recent crypto rally
Amid a major downward correction in the cryptocurrency market, the head of South Korea’s central bank is skeptical about digital currencies like Bitcoin (BTC). Bank of Korea Governor Lee Ju-yeol said …
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Korea’s central bank publishes book on central bank digital currency’s legal issues
South Korea’s central bank has issued a book on legal matters that would need to be addressed to ensure the smooth operations and usefulness of a future central bank digital …
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