Why the Time Is Right for the First Blockchain Governor The value propositions of blockchain tech are central to the business of public institutions, argues Alec Ross, a candidate for governor of Maryland.… Read More
Iran’s Government is Debating a Ban on Telegram Over Its ICO Iran’s president has spoken out against aired plans to ban Telegram’s messaging app over fears its new token may undermine the national currency.… Read More
What the Taxman Can Learn from Crypto Cryptocurrency reminds us that tax and other rules need to be fluid, as inaction or inappropriate responses can halt or slow technological advances.… Read More
Justice Department Sues Founders of Mayweather-Backed ICO Federal authorities have charged the founders of Centra Tech with securities and wire fraud, shortly after their ICO was shut down by the SEC.… Read More
Liechtenstein to Avoid ‘Excessive’ Blockchain Regulation: Prime Minister Liechtenstein’s government is drafting blockchain legislation, but will not be heavy-handed, Prime Minister Adrian Hasler has told CoinDesk. … Read More
Don’t Forget the ‘Other’ Cryptocurrency Tax If cryptocurrency gains acceptance as a means of exchange, it’s sure to raise the ire of governments hungry for revenue from sales taxes.… Read More
New AML Rules for Australia’s Bitcoin Exchanges Kick In Today Australia’s cryptocurrency exchanges must now follow new rules aimed to counter money laundering and terrorism financing.… Read More
SEC Halts Mayweather-Backed ICO Over Alleged Fraud The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has halted the Floyd Mayweather-supported Centra Tech initial coin offering. … Read More
Taiwan Central Bank Proposes Money Laundering Rules for Bitcoin The Central Bank of Taiwan is eyeing new rules that would bring bitcoin under the island’s existing anti-money laundering regulations.… Read More
Thailand Inches Closer to Cryptocurrency Taxation Thailand is expected to enact a law soon that will mandate cryptocurrency traders for both value added tax as well as capital gain tax. … Read More