Policy
Jackson, Tennessee, in ‘Prime Position’ to Be a Bitcoin Leader, Says Mayor
The city is exploring paying its employees in bitcoin and adding bitcoin mining to its balance sheet.
Blockchain Gets First Mention in China's 5-Year Policy Plan
China’s 14th five-year plan outlines the country’s economic priorities and stressed that technology will play an increasingly important large role.
Central Bank Digital Currencies May Drive Cash 'Shadow Economy' to Crypto: Reuters
"Shadow economy" participants, those who use deal mostly in hard cash for anonymity's sake, are unlikely to be drawn to using a CBDC, according to a Reuters column.
Australia's Central Bank Says Bitcoin 'Not Really Money,' No Risk to Financial Stability
The Reserve Bank's assistant governor for financial systems, Michelle Bullock, said there is "a lot of fuss over bitcoin."
Democracy Demands a Say in the Future of Money
The U.S. Treasury’s decision to impose know-your-customer rules to private cryptocurrency wallets is flawed in more ways than one.
Miami Mayor 'Exploring' Ideas in Crypto Governance
Mayor Suarez is open to everything from blockchain voting to tokenization.
Norway Central Bank Official Says 'No Acute Need' to Introduce a Digital Currency
The deputy governor of the Norges Bank said there's no urgent need for the nation to launch a digital krone.
World Economic Forum Shares Roadmap for Deploying Blockchains in Real World
As COVID-19 disrupts global supply chains, the WEF has published a roadmap for businesses to deploy blockchains as a solution.
Internet Voting Is 'Not Secure' and Blockchain Won't Help, Warns Scientific Body
Internet voting tools – including blockchain apps – have fundamental issues, and are not safe for real elections, a multidisciplinary science group told U.S. policy makers.
New Zealand Plans to Drop 'Unfavorable' Sales Tax Treatment of Cryptocurrencies
New Zealand's Inland Revenue Department is considering how best to change its tax regimen so cryptocurrencies aren't at a disadvantage.
