US Sanctions could Include Digital Wallets – US Treasury Department

The US economic crackdown on countries like Russia, Iran, North Korea, Syria and Venezuela as well as individuals whom the US believes are somewhat a threat to national security or are in a way aiding countries and other individuals who…

G20 wants to Regulate Cryptocurrencies on all Member Nations by July

Guest Author – Marequitta Unregulated cryptocurrency has become a pressing matter for big corporations, major banking and financial institutions and now even the heads of state of the G20 Economic Summit. Back in February the finance ministers of the G20 met…

US National Security Agency can identify Bitcoin users

The United States of America (USA)’s National Security Agency (NSA) can identify Bitcoin users, and they have the capability since several years, as indicated by a report. The report was based on the classified documents that the whistle-blower Edward Snowden…

The Irony In Venezuela ‘Petro’ Gold Cryptocurrency-Is It A Tale Of David and Goliath Between The US And Venezuela.

Guest Author – Samson The Venezuela media outlets have reported that the ICO for the Petro cryptocurrency has hit the Venezuela market with a big thud. Furthermore, the Venezuela President Nicholas Maduro through his official Twitter account further confirmed the…

Indian government functionaries continue to discourage cryptocurrencies

The Government of India (GoI) doesn’t regard cryptocurrencies as legal tenders, and senior GoI functionaries continue to discourage use of cryptocurrencies. The latest statement from Mr. Shaktikanta Das, former Secretary of Economic Affairs in GoI, a senior official who was…

Wyoming ‘Utility Token Bill ‘ Awaits Governor Approval; Illinois Looking at Tax Payments in Bitcoin

The Pro-Crypto and blockchain adoption wave have grown with new states in the U.S. joining each month. Illinois Looking at Tax Payments in Bitcoin Illinois has become the latest state to join pro-blockchain & cryptocurrency states with the introduction of…

Port city in southeastern part of India emerges as blockchain hub

Vishakhapatnam, also known as Vizag, a port city in the southeastern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, is emerging as a key blockchain development hub. The government of Andhra Pradesh is making important moves with the “FinTech Valley Vizag” project they…

SEC Overstock Review: SEC wants to know Everything About $250 Million tZero ICO

The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting a review of companies that have turned to ICO to finance their blockchain projects. A recent filing released the details of the ongoing Overstoke.com $250 million ICO. The Company hopes to…

Securities and Exchange Commission Issues 80 Cryptocurrency Subpoenas, Including TechCrunch Fund

The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission has issued over 80 Cryptocurrency centered Subpoenas including TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington on his $100 million cryptocurrency fund according to CNBC. The agency has been increasing its crypto-related sweep as it hopes to ensure…

California introduces a bill to recognize Blockchain contracts.

States in America have slowly begun adopting the blockchain and in general cryptocurrencies. Arizona recently passed a bill allowing citizens to pay taxes via digital coins. On 20th February the lawmakers in California introduced a new bill that advocates for…