Macron’s Got Problems but Blockchain Ain’t One
French President Emmanuel Macron is seeing his popularity wane by the day due to his planned reforms for business and industry but new technologies appear to be flourishing under the current government, regardless of current discontentment. Blockchain, in particular, has been earmarked and the latest news of IBM’s new initiatives and investments which should bring […]
Vermont Furthers Blockchain Expedition with AG, State Agencies Working Group
The Attorney General of Vermont and four other state agencies have formed a working group to study blockchain technology. Goals According to a 10 December press release from the office of Attorney General TJ Donovan, “the Department of Financial Regulation (DFR), the Secretary of State, and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD)” are […]
7 Major South Korean Exchanges to Create “Healthy Crypto Ecosystem”
As the South Korean government continues to work on institutionalizing cryptocurrency exchanges, seven major players have signed an ‘Agreement for the creation of a sound cryptocurrency ecosystem’. Local media reports that the exchanges, Upbit, Bithumb, Korbit, Coinone, Gopax, Coinplug (Cpdax), and Hanbitco, have stated the accord’s aim is to not only to create a healthy […]
Australian Beef Heading to Shanghai on the Blockchain
An Australian logistics insurance company is to partner with blockchain platform BeefLedger on a pilot to test supply chain tracking for beef exports to Shanghai. National Transport Insurance (NTI) has over 45 years of experience and is Australia’s biggest truck insurer. It established the internationally recognized National Truck Accident Research Centre (NTARC) which provides critical […]
BitcoinNews.com Daily Podcast 11th December 2018, India’s Government Can’t Beat Bitcoin Dealers
Listen to the 11 December 2018 BitcoinNews.com Daily Podcast below. [su_audio url = “https://anchor.fm/s/58aba88/podcast/play/1899591/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2018-11-12%2F7025347-44100-2-8cb1b54b3663e.mp3”] On this edition of the BitcoinNews.com Daily Podcast, after continuing crypto market analysis, we explain the advantages and problems of major cryptocurrencies. We then discuss how India’s government is trying to ban Bitcoin. Do they stand a chance against Bitcoin dealers? We […]
Rumors Circle Around India Crypto Ban
An Indian government panel that was commissioned in November 2018 to draft laws and guidelines for cryptocurrencies has submitted its final report to the government. According to an anonymous source speaking to CNBC TV18: “The panel has categorically said that all such currencies should be treated as illegal… The law should enlist punitive measures that the […]
HTC Exodus 1 Blockchain Smartphone Uses Brave as Default Browser
With the advent of the latest blockchain smartphones in the market, more clarity is now expected on their workings and features. Latest news now being reported is that the decentralized browser Brave will now be the default internet exploring option in the new HTC’s blockchain smartphone named Exodus 1. Brave is an open-source decentralized browser […]
UK MP Calls for Bitcoin Payment for Taxes, Utilities
Eddie Hughes, a member of the UK parliament and outspoken promoter of blockchain and cryptocurrency, has again raised eyebrows among his more conservative peers with pro-Bitcoin declarations. Hughes has suggested that citizens should be given the option to pay their council taxed to local authorities in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ether. Council tax is […]
