Government
Uzbekistan Plans Massive Hike in Electricity Prices for Crypto Miners
A new bill from Uzbekistan's Ministry of Energy would triple the price of power for miners, raising fears it could stifle the local mining industry.
Germany Passes National Policy to Explore Blockchain But Limit Stablecoins
Germany's cabinet has passed a national strategy for exploring blockchain tech, while limiting the threat of stablecoins like Facebook's Libra.
UK's Pensions and Welfare Department Eyes DLT for Faster Payments
The U.K. Department for Work and Pensions is investigating distributed ledger technology as a way to boost its payments systems.
UK Announces 'Dirty Money' Crackdown, Including Tougher Crypto Regime
The U.K. government has drawn up an action plan aimed to combat financial crimes that it says will include a new regime for crypto assets.
North Carolina's Lt. Governor Launches Blockchain Initiative
North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest has launched an initiative to study the "unique attributes and use-cases" of blockchain tech.
Snowden: 'The Most Important Thing Bitcoin Is Missing Right Now Is Privacy'
Snowden used bitcoin to buy encrypted services to talk with journalists in 2013.
Rhode Island Looks to Adopt Blockchain For Government Use
Rhode Island is looking for RFPs for blockchain projects including innovations in anti-fraud, medical marijuana management, and governmental record-keeping.
Korean Government Plans Action Over Risks of Resurgent Crypto Market
With the price of bitcoin surging, the South Korean government has held an inter-agency emergency meeting over the risk for investors.
Australian Government Employee Charged With Mining Crypto at Work
A 33-year-old Australian IT contractor has been charged after he allegedly mined cryptocurrency on government computer systems.
IRS Says It Will ‘Soon’ Issue Crypto Tax Guidance in First Since 2014
The Internal Revenue Service is working on its first tax guidance for cryptocurrency since 2014, the agency's commissioner told a lawmaker Monday.
