India May Side-Step Parliament to Push Through Crypto Bill: Report
The bill would potentially kick off the development of a digital rupee while banning “private cryptocurrencies.”
Government
The pandemic has made Americans increasingly open to getting help from the government. The Biden budget aims to make the most of those feelings.
"It is a good example of a policy area where independence allows us to be more agile," said Xavier Rolet and others in a blog post.
El Salvador's announcement was largely ignored by markets, possibly due to the country's small size, analysts say.
The free zone accepts payments in bitcoin, ether and the tether stablecoin.
Australia’s Blockchain Ecosystem Needs More Support From Regulators, Says Industry Body
Feb 15, 2021
Blockchain Australia CEO Steve Vallas believes the country is "well placed" when it comes to blockchain, but financial regulators need to take a more active role.
Government
How the Battle for Thailand Is Being Fought on Twitter
The Thai government and pro-democracy protesters are at war over social media. Authorities blocked local access to a Facebook group that was critical of the monarchy. Young protesters now fear the military government is interfering with Twitter as well.
