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New Zealand Plans to Drop 'Unfavorable' Sales Tax Treatment of Cryptocurrencies

New Zealand's Inland Revenue Department is considering how best to change its tax regimen so cryptocurrencies aren't at a disadvantage.

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Policymakers Shouldn't Fear Digital Money: So Far It's Maintaining the Dollar's Status

U.S. policymakers are worried CBDCs and crypto will harm the dollar's reserve status. But maybe they have it backwards, writes CoinDesk columnist Nic Carter.

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Governor: Colorado Startups Have Raised $50M in Venture Capital

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis joined CoinDesk at ETHDenver where he talked about the future of crypto regulation.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis at ETHDenver (CoinDesk archives)

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Blockchain Bills Are Advancing in the New York State Senate – Here's Why

Now in its second year, the New York State Senate's Internet and Tech Committee has approved two blockchain bills, which now go to the full Senate for a vote.

N.Y. State Sen. Diane Savino (D-23) proposed a pair of blockchain bills to bolster the Empire State's understanding and use of the nascent technology. (Image via Thomas Good / Wikimedia Commons)

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Cryptocurrency Proponent Andrew Yang Ends Presidential Bid

Presidential contender Andrew Yang dropped out of the race Tuesday. He advocated for clear crypto guidelines in the U.S. during his run.

Andrew Yang speaks at Consensus 2019. (Image via CoinDesk archives)

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Australian Government Eyes Business Benefits in New National Blockchain Roadmap

The Australian government has unveiled a new push for blockchain innovation in an updated national roadmap released Friday.

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Why We Need a Federal Privacy Law

Mutale Nkonde, a Harvard researcher, argues the U.S. should pass a privacy law modeled on California's new CCPA.

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Fearing 'Currency Struggle,' Japanese Politicians Want G-7 Response to China's Digital Yuan

Some of Japan's lawmakers fears a digital yuan could create economic disruption if it replaces the U.S. dollar in international markets.

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Japanese Lawmakers Will Propose Digital Yen to Counter Libra, China: Report

Around 70 politicians from Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party plan to propose the nation issue its own digital currency.

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'New Risks': Swiss Government Skeptical on Central Bank Digital Currency

A digital Swiss franc would do more harm than good and bring financial risks, according to the nation's government.

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