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Singapore Enters the ASEAN Blockchain Consortium to Promote Awareness About Innovations

On April 21, the Singaporean Blockchain Association signed a memorandum of understanding with six other countries across the Southeast Asian and Pacific regions. The aim was to create a consortium and promote education on blockchain and decrease cautiousness about cryptocurrency.

State governments announce restrictions, leaves for staff amidst surging cases

Various state governments are issuing their own restrictions and orders to try and curb the spread of the dreaded coronavirus. In Kerala,...

EU aims to set global standards for AI, fines for violations

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission on Wednesday announced tough draft rules on the use of artificial intelligence, including a...

Watch this space: Volatility is bitcoin’s main attraction, says enthusiast

By Divya Chowdhury (Reuters) - Bitcoin's volatility is its main attraction and not a bug, as that is what gives the cryptocurrency its...

Expert explains why Britain needs a digital pound

One of the contributors to the Bank of England's preliminary CBDC research tells us why a digital pound is neccessary in the United Kingdom.

IRS Clarifies Taxation Rules For 2017 Bitcoin Hard Fork

The IRS clarified queries surrounding taxation on the 2017 Bitcoin hard fork, which saw the creation and distribution of Bitcoin Cash (BCH).

The post IRS Clarifies Taxation Rules For 2017 Bitcoin Hard Fork appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Facebook’s Diem Looking to Launch Stablecoin Pilot Later in 2021

Facebook-backed Diem aims to launch digital currency pilot later this year
Facebook-backed Diem aims to launch digital currency pilot later this yearSwitzerland-based Diem Association could reportedly launch its stablecoin pilot in 2021. However, the proposed pilot would be on a small-scale.  Diem’s Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin Pilot Could Begin in 2021 According to CNBC on Tuesday (April 20, 2021), an anonymous source revealed to the news outlet that the Diem Association could conduct a dollar-backed stablecoin pilot sometime
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Auckland to Hobart flights restart on Thursday after 25 years

Direct flights between Auckland and Hobart will restart for the first time since 1996 on Thursday. The Air New Zealand A321-271NX, ZK-NNA msn 08496,...

Bitfarms to Open a Bitcoin Mining Facility in Argentina

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The Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms, one of the largest companies in the industry, has announced that it will be expanding its South American operations by launching its biggest operation yet. In a statement published by the company on April 19th, the company updated the community on the status of the project originally announced on October [...]

The post Bitfarms to Open a Bitcoin Mining Facility in Argentina appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cardano vs. Polkadot vs. Ethereum, Which Project Will Emerge The Winner?

2021 will prove a pivotal year for Cardano, Polkadot, and Ethereum. While each has its merits, competition between the trio starts to heat up as we head into mid-year. Alonzo is on track for an August release, bringing smart contracts to Cardano. Polkadot is racing to finish parachain rollouts to enable on-chain governance. At the […]

Data Protection and Security Laws At-A-Glance: APAC

Here's a quick guide to how Australia, China and South Korea approach data privacy regulations, links along with top-level insight on key principles...

Carbon emissions to soar in 2021, extreme volatility risks plague ESG investors, upcoming TBLI events & more in this week’s TBLI Weekly

The TBLI Weekly Investment News supporting wealth and well being Upcoming TBLI EVENTS  This week’s featured event: Carbon emissions to soar in 2021...

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