Indian State Officials to Weigh Policies for Public Sector Blockchain Use
Officials in Karnataka are planning an event on blockchain and governance in the near future.
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Jul 27, 2017 at 5:10 p.m. UTC
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Indian IT Trade Association Sets up Blockchain Special Interest Group
A new special interest group has been formed in India to investigate and promote blockchain technology domestically.
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Jul 20, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. UTC
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China's Chief Justice Gets Blockchain Briefing in Trip to Guiyang Courts
China's chief justice and president of the Supreme People's Court was reportedly briefed on ongoing blockchain projects last week.
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Jul 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
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Japan's Bic Camera to Accept Bitcoin Payments at All Stores
Following a successful trial, the Japanese consumer electronics retailer is expanding its bitcoin payment option to all stores nationwide.
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Jul 12, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
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What Monopoly? Blockchain Startup Setl Sets Sights Beyond Australia
Blockchain startup Setl opens up about its strategy for the Australian post-trade system, a market long dominated by a monopoly.
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Jul 5, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
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Japan to Test Blockchain for Government Contract System
Japan is reportedly looking to integrate blockchain into its online systems for accepting government contract bids.
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Jun 30, 2017 at 3:15 p.m. UTC
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ASIC on Blockchain: Australia's Securities Watchdog 'Unlikely' to Regulate ICOs
In a new interview with CoinDesk, ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft opens up about how the regulator is observing blockchain innovation.
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Jun 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
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Russia Likely to Mandate Identity Checks for Bitcoin Purchases
Russia’s deputy finance minister said this week that cryptocurrency purchasers will be required to prove their identity under forthcoming regulations.
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Jun 9, 2017 at 4:10 p.m. UTC
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Chinese Regulators Expected to Release Bitcoin Exchange Rules This Month
China’s central bank is reportedly expected to release new rules for bitcoin exchanges later this month.
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Jun 8, 2017 at 5:23 p.m. UTC
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Tokenized Dollars: Singapore's Central Bank Details New Blockchain Trial
Singapore's central bank has published new details of distributed ledger trial that saw it issue digital tokens tied to its national currency.
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May 31, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. UTC
May 31, 2017