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Impending Central Bank Digital Currency: Data Shows Not All Central Banks Support the Move
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Impending Central Bank Digital Currency: Data Shows Not All Central Banks Support the Move

The paradox of the situation is that banks with the capacity to push the world into the digital currency era are actually not showing much interest towards adoption; with the reason for their reluctance remaining a question with no answer.

Blockchain: Emergence of a New Breed of Tax Professionals in the Digital VAT World
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Blockchain: Emergence of a New Breed of Tax Professionals in the Digital VAT World

Governments around the world are seeking new sources of revenue, and value-added tax (VAT) is the key revenue driver and the largest contribution to governmental budgets. Each year billions of dollars are lost in tax revenue due to non-compliance, evasion, fraud, and non-collection.

Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen Comments on AI and Technology Advancement at the AFF 2020
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Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen Comments on AI and Technology Advancement at the AFF 2020

At this year’s Asian Financial Forum, held in Hong Kong, former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen was invited to speak at a Luncheon with moderator Norman Chan, the Senior Advisor at the Hong Kong Academy of Finance.

China’s Low-Cost National Blockchain Service Network to Launch in April
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China’s Low-Cost National Blockchain Service Network to Launch in April

The Chinese government’s State Information Center revealed its plans for its national Blockchain Service Network (BSN), aiming to provide small businesses and individuals to operate blockchain applications easily without using a private blockchain network.

Government of India to Deploy Blockchain Technology at a National Level
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Government of India to Deploy Blockchain Technology at a National Level

The Indian government is eyeing the blockchain technology since it has a huge potential of being applied in various sectors such as banking, cybersecurity, education, and governance: securing the future of their economic development and growth. This strategic plan was made known in response to a question in the Lok Sabha as reported by the Indian Times on Nov. 27.

Tezos SEA Collaborates With Singaporean Government-Backed Platform to Launch a Training Program for Tezos Developers
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Tezos SEA Collaborates With Singaporean Government-Backed Platform to Launch a Training Program for Tezos Developers

Tezos Southeast Asia (TSA), a non-profit-oriented arm of Tezos, has entered into a partnership with Tribe, a Singapore government-backed blockchain platform for the sole aim to launch a training program for Tezos' developers

Canadian Crypto Exchange Shuts Down to Protect Customers
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Canadian Crypto Exchange Shuts Down to Protect Customers

In Vancouver, Canada, another cryptocurrency exchange has closed down. This is not the first Canadian based Exchange to encounter problems, with some users losing everything last year when another exchange lost access to private keys.

The Fight for Freedom: Bitcoin and Hong Kong Battle Old World Control
Government

The Fight for Freedom: Bitcoin and Hong Kong Battle Old World Control

Financial systems and governments clash. Hong Kong and Bitcoin fight for Freedom.

Bitcoin's Largest Competitor Ethereum Quickly Gaining Ground in Colombia
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Bitcoin's Largest Competitor Ethereum Quickly Gaining Ground in Colombia

The South American region has been very receptive to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general. Countries such as Venezuela have experienced extreme situations ranging from inflation of their currency to other economic situations which ultimately renders them useless to persons within that geographical location have been left with little or no choice but to seek refuge in cryptocurrencies.

BTC Breaks Its Strong $10,000 Support Amidst US-China War Trade Cool Off
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BTC Breaks Its Strong $10,000 Support Amidst US-China War Trade Cool Off

The price of Bitcoin has taken a serious hit in the past few days as the largest cryptocurrency has dipped below its supposedly strong support of $10k and bounced back up.

Market Researcher States That Bitcoin is an Indicator for Geopolitical Turmoil
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Market Researcher States That Bitcoin is an Indicator for Geopolitical Turmoil

Nicolas Colas, a market researcher and Co-founder of market research firm DataTrek Research, says that Bitcoin could be used as an indication for geopolitical turmoil.

Zambia SEC Warns Crypto Enthusiasts About Making Investments in Onyxcoin Cryptocurrency
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Zambia SEC Warns Crypto Enthusiasts About Making Investments in Onyxcoin Cryptocurrency

The Securities and Exchange Commission in Zambia has issued a statement warning the general public that the creator of OnyxCoin Kwakoo is in no way a licensed investment advisor and should not solicit funds from within or outside the country. The CEO of the commission was reported to have made this statement.