Government
Wyoming Senator Says National Debt Is Debasing the Value of the US Dollar. Is Bitcoin the Solution?
Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming is one of the biggest crypto supporters in the U.S. Senate. She discusses the federal government’s opportunity to harness bitcoin’s power as a store of value, how bitcoin can shed its association with crime and her mission to educate Congress about digital assets.
Virginia Governor Signs Comprehensive Consumer Data Privacy Law
Virginia is the second state in the U.S. to pass a comprehensive data privacy law. “The Hash” panel discusses the roles of states, the federal government and big tech companies with regard to protecting consumer data.
Ex-London Stock Exchange Chief Says UK Should Embrace Crypto Post-Brexit
"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.
Dubai Free Zone Becomes First UAE Government Entity to Accept Bitcoin
The free zone accepts payments in bitcoin, ether and the tether stablecoin.
Australia's Blockchain Ecosystem Needs More Support From Regulators, Says Industry Body
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.
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.”
Putin Orders Russia's Public Officials to Report Crypto Holdings
Russian civil servants must start reporting their crypto assets as the country's first crypto law comes into force in January.
Thai Excise Department Will Deploy Blockchain Tech to Boost Tax Collection
All three of Thailand's tax departments reportedly aim to improve tax revenue collection using blockchain technology.
Cryptocurrency Is Just a Minor Threat to the State
States still have the armies, the police and – on a good day anyway – democratic legitimacy. All of that still matters, and will for a long time.
