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New Blockchain Deal Seeks to Expand Delaware's Business Appeal

Delaware's Blockchain Initiative has revealed big ambitions to attract new businesses from across the globe to the tiny US state.

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European Commission Backs Blockchain Pilot With €500k Budget

The European Union’s executive branch is establishing an "observatory" focused on blockchain as part of a wider pilot project.

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Bitcoin MSB Exemption Goes to New Hampshire Governor for Approval

Senators in New Hampshire have passed a bill that would exempt digital currency traders from money transmission regulations.

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Malta's Government is Developing a National Blockchain Strategy

Malta’s government is reportedly on the cusp of embracing blockchain through the adoption of a national strategy focused on the tech.

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US Government Watchdog: 'Unclear' If New DLT Rules Needed

The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) believes that the question of whether new blockchain regulations are needed remains an open one.

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Arizona's Blockchain Gun Tracking Bill is Close to Becoming Law

A bill that blocks gun use from being tracked using blockchain tech will soon be signed into law in Arizona.

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German Finance Watchdog Shutters OneCoin Payment Processor

Germany’s top finance regulator has moved to shut down a payment processor tied to the OneCoin cryptocurrency scheme.

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India's Bitcoin Startups Speak Out As Government Debates New Rules

A group of local bitcoin and blockchain businesses has a message for India’s government: hear us out.

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Is Safe Haven Scarcity Becoming a Boon For Bitcoin?

The strict regulations that emerged following the financial crisis may have helped make bitcoin more attractive to investors, analysts say.

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Australia’s Central Bank is Conducting Internal Blockchain Research

Australia’s central bank is involved with several initiatives focused on blockchain technology, public records show.

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