Taiwan moves versus anonymous crypto transactions
Taiwanese legislators have amended the country’s financial laws, to require cryptocurrency exchanges to get users’ real names.
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Microsoft joins Nasdaq in blockchain project for ‘digital ledger interoperability’
Microsoft Azure will be collaborating with stock exchange company Nasdaq to provide clients with better payment mechanisms.
JD.com to open blockchain research lab
Chinese e-retailer JD.com will be setting up a blockchain research lab in cooperation with two universities.
60% of Americans okay with crypto donations for elections
60% of Americans believe that it should be legal to donate cryptocurrencies for election campaigns, under the same rules that apply to US dollar donations.
UK mulls ban on crypto derivatives
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will be holding consultations on a “potential prohibition” of cryptocurrency-based derivatives.
Four agribusinesses turn to blockchain
Four multinational agricultural companies are collaborating to find ways to use blockchain and other technologies to improve transparency and efficiency.
VISA not keen on crypto investments just yet
Credit card company Visa is waiting for cryptocurrencies to be more widely used before making them a business priority.
India Supreme Court directs gov’t to give position on cryptocurrency
The Indian government must release its finding on cryptocurrencies within two weeks, as ordered by the country’s Supreme Court.
NY court orders crypto scammer to pay $3 million
The New York Southern District Court has ordered the perpetrator of a BTC Ponzi scheme to pay about $3 million in penalties and restitution.
Canada Cannabis trade to be tracked by blockchain
With Canada legalizing cannabis, DMG Blockchain Solutions said it was creating a blockchain-based supply chain management platform for the industry.
Binance signs deal with AML compliance firm
Binance has procured the services of cryptocurrency compliance solutions firm Chainalysis, to better ensure meeting AML and KYC requirements.
Toyota sees drop in ad fraud with blockchain-powered campaign
Toyota has partnered with blockchain ad analytics firm Lucidity and ad agency Saatchi & Saatchi to track the performance of online ads.