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Klaytn Adds Huobi to Growing Blockchain Governance Council
Klaytn has announced that Huobi has signed on as the latest member of its Governance Council for South Korean internet giant Kakao’s public blockchain project.
Trump's National Security Council Sees DLT as Critical Weapon in US-China Tech War
The United States National Security Council has named distributed ledger technology (DLT) as one the most critical focus areas in its tech war with China and Russia.
Square, Paradigm, Fidelity, and Coinbase Establish Crypto Council to Lobby Regulators
The new cryptocurrency council aims to serve as the growing industry’s voice to advocate for the economic and social benefits of crypto assets and related technologies.
Korean Businesses Come Together to Form Massive Blockchain Council Similar to Libra's
Korea’s internet giant Kakao is bringing crypto and blockchain adoption to the Asian markets. A huge consortium of financial giants and big brands has joined together to form a Governance Council relating to all matters blockchain.
Greece Council of State Rules for the Extradition of a Russian Bitcoin Laundering Suspect to France
Greece Council of State has ruled in favor of the order to extradite a Russian bitcoin laundering suspect named Alexander Vinnik, A.K.A "Mr. Bitcoin" to France, as reported by Greece Greek Reporter.
The Federal Council of Switzerland Opts For Better and Fair Blockchain Regulations
The Federal Council of Switzerland has opted for better and fair regulations for blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the country, which is believed will minimize risk, increase legal certainty and abort blockages, which will prevent the possible applications of blockchain/distributed ledger technology.
Kakao Plans to Launch Crypto Wallet in the First Quarter of 2020
Kakao’s Co-Chairman, Yeo Min-soo, said that the company is planning to launch its cryptocurrency wallet called Klip in the first quarter of 2020 in his speech during the Klaytn Governance Council Summit in Seoul. Klip will allow users to store their Klay, Klaytn cryptocurrency, and Klaytn-based cryptocurrencies, which will be available for use in various ways in their daily lives.
Shopify Becomes Member of the Libra Association
Canadian-based e-commerce giant Shopify has announced it will become the latest member of the Libra Association's governing council.
Klaytn's Governance Council: Bringing Enterprises and Institutions Together on Blockchain
In part 1 of our interview with Zachary Keats of Klaytn, Kakao’s blockchain development arm, we explored Klaytn and Kakao’s dominance in the online and digital community in South Korea. Although Kakao gives Klaytn a large audience and participant pool in South Korea, what other attributes does Klaytn have that makes it an exceptional blockchain?
Venezuela Wants Citizens to Pay Taxes in State-Issued Petro Cryptocurrency
Venezuela is moving on a mandate that could see taxes being collected using its state-issued cryptocurrency—the oil-backed Petro. The effort is part of a nation-wide campaign to create mainstream use cases for Venezuela’s cryptocurrency.
Former US Head of Treasury Lawrence Summers Backs Cryptocurrency
In an interview with CEO of the digital currency company Circle —Jeremy Allaire, Former US head of Treasury Lawrence Summers advocates for cryptocurrency’s benefits.
Hong Kong Financial Watchdog Proposes Restricting Cryptocurrency Trading to Professional Investors
Hong Kong retail traders may be prohibited from trading cryptocurrencies if the city’s Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau’s proposed rule is approved.
Facebook’s Libra Creating Shadow Monetary Ecosystem Warns FAC
Facebook’s creation of cryptocurrency Libra will spawn a ‘shadow banking’ system outside of sanctioned financial markets according to US banks.