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Digital Currency 'Still on the Agenda' at Russian Central Bank

The head of a unit at the Russian central bank focused in part on FinTech sees a potential role for blockchain use in finance and other industries.

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EU Watchdog: Distributed Ledgers Still Face Key Challenges

ESMA has released a new paper on blockchains and distributed ledgers as part of a fact-finding effort into the technology.

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Abu Dhabi Regulators Seek Blockchain Startups for FinTech Sandbox

Abu Dhabi's newest financial free zone is seeking to promote the development of blockchain startups, according to a new proposal.

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Japan’s Trade Ministry: Government Should Promote Blockchain Use Cases

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has released the results of a survey on blockchain technology.

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US Congress Reps Receive Blockchain Briefing at Capitol Hill Event

More than 15 members of Congress met with representatives of the blockchain technology industry this week in Washington, DC.

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EU Parliament Approves Proposal for Digital Currency Task Force

The European Parliament has voted to recommend that the bloc’s government create a task force dedicated to digital currencies and blockchain.

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Japan Enacts Regulation for Digital Currency Exchanges

Japan’s national legislature approved a bill on Wednesday to regulate domestic digital currency exchanges.

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Russia's 'Bitcoin Ban' Faces Uncertain Future After Draft Bill Withdrawn

A bill that would ban so-called money surrogates such as bitcoin in Russia has an uncertain future.

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Vermont is Close to Passing a Law That Would Make Blockchain Records Admissible in Court

An economic development bill in Vermont includes language that makes blockchain data a form of admissible court evidence.

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Bank of Japan Official: Central Banks Need to Watch Blockchain

A Bank of Japan official said this week that central banks should watch developments surrounding bitcoin and blockchain "closely".

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