Tag: government
New York Government Arrests Businessman Due to Alleged ICO Fraud
The US Attorney’s Office Eastern District of New York has announced that New York-based businessman Maksim Zaslavskiy was arrested on Nov. 1, 2017, due to securities fraud conspiracy...
US Logistics Agency Launches Blockchain Sector Mapping Tool
The U.S. government agency in charge of logistics is taking the next step in its effort to better understand blockchain.
Through its Emerging Citizen Technology...
Kansas Commission: Political Candidates Cannot Accept Bitcoin
A government ethics body in Kansas is advising political candidates to not accept bitcoin.
New guidance from the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission indicates that election...
As Bitcoin Price Hits Record Highs, Australia’s Government Considers Digital Currencies and Tax Implications
As bitcoin’s valued soared to record heights over the weekend, the Australian government heard evidence on digital currencies and its tax implications.
On Saturday, bitcoin’s...
Kazakhstan Following Russia’s Lead with Own Cryptocurrency
Kazakhstan has become the latest country to show an intention of creating its own fiat-based digital asset, following in the footsteps of its former Soviet...
Jeff Sessions Says Dark Web Use with Bitcoin is ‘Big Problem’
US president Donald Trump’s Attorney General Jeff Sessions has called the Dark Web a “big problem” and hinted at potential future regulatory moves.
As part of a...