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The U.K. government has drawn up an action plan aimed to combat financial crimes that it says will include a new regime for crypto assets.

By Daniel PalmerJul 15, 2019

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North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest has launched an initiative to study the "unique attributes and use-cases" of blockchain tech.

By Daniel PalmerJul 9, 2019

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Snowden used bitcoin to buy encrypted services to talk with journalists in 2013.

By Diana AguilarJun 27, 2019

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Rhode Island is looking for RFPs for blockchain projects including innovations in anti-fraud, medical marijuana management, and governmental record-keeping.

By Daniel KuhnJun 13, 2019

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With the price of bitcoin surging, the South Korean government has held an inter-agency emergency meeting over the risk for investors.

By Daniel PalmerMay 28, 2019

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A 33-year-old Australian IT contractor has been charged after he allegedly mined cryptocurrency on government computer systems.

By Yogita KhatriMay 21, 2019

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The Internal Revenue Service is working on its first tax guidance for cryptocurrency since 2014, the agency's commissioner told a lawmaker Monday.

By John BiggsMay 20, 2019

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The South Korean military acquisitions agency hopes a blockchain system can boost security and efficiency in defense business operations.

By Yogita KhatriApr 10, 2019

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The U.K. Parliament has been presented demos of real-world blockchain applications designed to educate policymakers.

By Daniel PalmerMar 19, 2019

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Australia’s government has committed AU$100,000 to support blockchain firms joining Austrade's mission to CoinDesk Consensus in May.

By Yogita KhatriMar 18, 2019