Telefonica trail blaze blockchain across 8,000 spanish firms
Telefonica has teamed up with Spain’s APTE in order to provide access to its blockchain-based platform to around 8,000 local companies.
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BLOCKCHAIN, LAW AND REGULATION
Steven Pettigrove, Partner, Piper Alderman
Michael Bacina, Partner, Travers Thorp Alberga
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IMF forging Philippines into a global crypto player
The IMF have published a 34-page Technical Assistance Report on the Philippines, as part of its periodic consultation with the country.
Virginia legislature looks to blockchain for elections
A lawmaker in Virginia has submitted a resolution that calls on the state government to study the use of blockchain in elections.
Growth in smart contract testing services with EY public beta launch
EY recently launched a public beta of its Smart Contract Analyzer, which allows users to upload solidity files for ERC-20 smart contracts
Qatar quashes all crypto activity, while security tokens survive
The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) has announced that all services involving cryptocurrencies have been banned.
Blockchain community rallies around Australian bushfire relief effort
Australian companies Finder and HiveEx have started a fundraiser to allow crypto donations for bushfire relief - aiming to raise $50m
French financial regulator approves first initial coin offering
France’s financial regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), has approved the country’s first application for an ICO.
Largest South Korean telecom company issues blockchain-based local currency in Busan
South Korea’s biggest telecom company, KT, just announced the launch of a local blockchain-based currency for the city of Busan.
Basel Committee calls for prudent rules for crypto
Global banking regulator Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has called for a prudential treatment framework for crypto.
Chinese Courts using blockchain and AI to settle millions of cases
China’s smart courts are reportedly applying a variety of innovative technologies including blockchain and AI to decide on legal cases.
Thai SEC to amend royal decree on cryptocurrency
In a recent announcement, Thailand’s SEC has stated that it is currently studying ways to amend its royal decree on digital assets.
South Africa enacts crypto capital controls
The Reserve Bank of South Africa (SARB) is introducing new capital controls on digital currency movements.
Bringing Blockchain into the Oil and Gas Industry
Australia is set to become the world’s largest gas exporter by 2020, and challenges facing the industry can be addressed with blockchain.
Bank of Lithuania launches blockchain collector coin
The Bank of Lithuania has announced in a press release that it will release a digital, blockchain-based collector coin in late 2020.
BIS seeks submissions on prudential regulatory treatment of crypto-assets
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision is seeking input on potential prudential regulatory frameworks for cryptoassets
China chasing the global blockchain throne
According to recent reports, the Bank of China has issued $2.8 billion worth of bonds using blockchain technology.
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