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European Commission Officials discuss economic policies for Cryptocurrencies

The European Commission has discussed the development of blockchain technology and how cryptocurrencies fit into international economic policies in a series of speeches Commissioner of the European Commission Digital Economy and Society Mariya Gabriel said “think blockchain” at the Digital-Life Design Conference in Munich as she determined how regulation and...
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European Central Bank to discuss bitcoin and blockchain with youth

The President of the European Central Bank (ECB) will be answering questions about cryptocurrencies (bitcoin) and blockchain via a series of videos Mario Draghi, the President of the European Central Bank, will respond to a number of questions that were submitted, on Tuesday 23 January 2018, to discuss the topic...
governance

Blockchains, trust and power: Governance models of the future

Sari Stenfors, PhD from the ReCon Blockchain Research Project at Aalto University looks at how distributed and open technologies transform our interactions In a forward-looking research project at Aalto University’s Business School in Helsinki, together with partner companies and public organisations such as the Finance Ministry of Finland, we are...
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Japan suffers biggest cryptocurrency heist

Japan is clamping down on cryptocurrency exchanges after suffering one of the biggest cyber attacks The Financial Service Agency (FSA) has said that they will be inspecting all exchanges and put pressure on Coincheck after $534m (£378m) of cryptocurrency was stolen by hackers. Coincheck, a cryptocurrency wallet and exchange service, have...
Etherify

Leading Portugal’s blockchain revolution

In a special interview with Open Access Government, Justin Wu from Etherify sheds light on the firm’s role as a leader in Portugal’s exciting blockchain revolution Etherify is the first Ethereum consulting and software development firm in Portugal. Etherify was started in April 2017 by two young entrepreneurs: Justin Wu...
Ledger technology

Blockchain technology used to track and authenticate diamonds

Originally set up for cryptocurrency usage such as Bitcoin, blockchain technology is now being looked at to aid other industries Blockchain acts a shared database across a series of networks which allows information to be distributed to, and accessed by, anyone on the internet. The information is not copied, nor...
b2b

How Blockchain Technology can help B2B companies become more profitable

Blockchain can provide a virtual bank for B2B companies and help them to become more profitable Blockchain is an algorithm created for cryptocurrency. It drives a distributed data structure that manages electronic cash movements. It replaces the administrative role of a central bank or government. For B2B companies, it can be...

Geneva cryptocurrency conference will discuss all the details of investing in ICO

February 21, 2018, for the first time, Switzerland (Geneva) will host Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Switzerland. The event is dedicated to blockchain and cryptocurrencies, as well as to ICO – the cryptocurrency crowd sales The conference participants' will focus on the features of crypto economics, investment in blockchain, data protection...
cryptocurrency app

deVere Group to launch cryptocurrency app due to soaring global demand

A cryptocurrency app is to be launched by one of the world’s largest independent financial services organisations due to “soaring global demand” deVere Crypto, the new cryptocurrency app, will be available in a matter of weeks and is the deVere Group’s second major fintech offering in less than 12 months. The...
cryptocurrency regulations

France introduces strict cryptocurrency regulations to fight tax evasion

French finance minister, Bruno Le Maire wants a new legal framework for cryptocurrency regulations to overcome tax evasion and terrorist funding The finance minister has ordered France's central bank chief to design the new regulations framework cautioning against 'risk of speculation and possible financial manipulation' associated with cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency sceptics have...
value of bitcoin

Value of bitcoin drops more than 50% after its worst two days in years

The value of bitcoin has fallen by more than 50% in the space of just a month after its worst two-day performance in 3 years The value of bitcoin cryptocurrency has plunged to $9,500 after hitting highs of almost $20,000 just weeks earlier. The fall in price came as governments toughened...
dPLN

Polish Government develops national cryptocurrency called dPLN

The Polish government hopes to revolutionise payments and the banking system by developing national cryptocurrency The Polish Blockchain Technology Accelerator (PATB) has revealed that one of its team is working on the development of a digitalised national cryptocurrency, called Digital PLN (dPLN). The project has a budget of PLN 12.4 million...
blockchain taskforce

Swiss government announces launch of blockchain taskforce

The Swiss government has created a blockchain taskforce to begin regulatory framework on startups and initial coin offerings
Crypto Valley

Switzerland, blockchain’s spiritual home

The Crypto Valley Association’s Tom Lyons argues that along with its competitive advantages, decentralised culture and democratic tradition have made Switzerland an epicentre of the blockchain revolution Few places in the world are more idyllic than the Swiss city of Zug. Situated on a pristine alpine lake, snow-capped peaks in...
blockchain

€5m in prizes for social innovators using Blockchains to develop decentralised solutions

€5 million in prizes will be awarded to innovators that use Blockchain technology for social good The European Commission has launched a new Horizon 2020 Prize which will award innovators for using Blockchain technology to develop decentralised solutions bringing about positive social change. This European Innovation Council Horizon Price rewards the...
blockchain world

Are we ready for a blockchain world?

Marta Pierkarska, Director of Developer Ecosystem, Hyperledger asks if we are ready for a blockchain world in the future Blockchain, the hype, the buzzword of the decade, the fairy dust that is supposed to solve all our problems. Technology that underlies Bitcoin and most other cryptocurrencies and is often confused...
Bitcoin hackers

Bitcoin hackers steal millions in ‘highly professional’ theft

Slovenian mining exchange NiceHash was targeted by 'professional' Bitcoin hackers who stole 4700 coins worth around $80 million
bitcoin crackdown

UK and EU plan Bitcoin crackdown over tax evasion fears

As the cryptocurrency hovers around the $10,000 mark, the UK and EU are threatening a bitcoin crackdown to prevent tax evasion and cybercrime
cryptocurrency malware

Booming bitcoin value leads to rise in cryptocurrency malware

The incredible rise of Bitcoin, which recently broke the $10,000 barrier, has been met with a rise in cryptocurrency malware and other cybercrime
Bitcoin value hits

Bitcoin value hits record high of nearly $10,000

Bitcoin value hits a new high in its record-breaking trajectory, rising 4.5% to $9,700, nearly 10 x its value at the start of the year

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