Japan looking at ways to simplify crypto tax filings: report
This week, reports surfaced that Japan's Tax Commission is considering how to simplify the current tax filing system to include cryptocurrency.
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Kansai Electric leads study on blockchain use in distributed electric supply
Four major companies in Japan, led by Kansai Electric Power Co. (Kepco), are coming together to conduct a research on how to harness the power of blockchain technology for distributed electricity supply.
First crypto ATM appears in India despite central bank clampdown
India had its first crypto ATM installed in Bengaluru's Kemp Fort Mall. The crypto teller machine was launched by cryptocurrency exchange, Unocoin, for the exclusive use of its customers.
Sony’s digital rights management system is blockchain-powered
The new digital rights management (DRM) system builds on Sony and Sony Global Education’s platform for authenticating, sharing and rights management of educational data.
Blockchain-powered HTC smartphone making its debut on Oct. 22
Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has announced that its blockchain-powered smartphone, ‘Exodus,’ is ready for launch.
3 more ICOs shut down by North Dakota securities watchdog
The North Dakota Securities Department (NDSD) issued a cease and desist order against three firms that were discovered to be involved in promoting fraudulent securities and illegal business practices related to ICOs in the state.
Christie’s art auction will be recorded on blockchain
Starting this fall, art auctions will be taking the blockchain route as Christie’s is turning to the technology to encrypt the registration of its art transactions.
Carrefour joins IBM Food Trust blockchain network
IBM has announced the commercial launch of its Food Trust blockchain network, with European supermarket giant Carrefour as its first major client.
First central bank-backed crypto exchange in Persian Gulf to launch in 2019
Middle East is about to get its first central bank-licensed cryptocurrency exchange, courtesy of Rain Financial.
Mayor reveals $108M plan for blockchain smart city in Seoul
Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon is planning to invest KRW123.3 billion ($108 million) to turn the South Korean capital into a blockchain-powered smart city.
Energy-stealing crypto miner faces jail time in China
A man in China has been ordered to spend three years and six months behind bars over charges of mining cryptocurrency using stolen power from a local train station.
Israel Securities Authority’s ‘Yael’ messenger now on blockchain
As part of its effort to improve security, the Israel Securities Authority has embedded blockchain technology in its messaging system, called Yael.