Rhode Island bill aims for blockchain growth
Among the provisions contained in the new bill are measures to create a regulatory sandbox for startups to innovate with blockchain tech.
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Colombia invites digital currency firms to new regulatory sandbox
A pilot program will be open to companies until December 31, allowing companies to test digital currency transactions without the usual regulatory oversight.
European Commission unveils plans for blockchain regulatory sandbox
The sandbox will be used to provide an environment for the testing of use cases for blockchain and digital assets, as part of the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure.
Hawaii regulatory sandbox welcomes Gemini, ErisX, Robinhood, 9 others
Hawaii has accepted 12 digital currency firms into its new regulatory sandbox, allowing them to serve its residents without a money transmitter license.
China adds 9th city to fintech regulatory sandbox
Chengdu joins Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen in creating an enabling environment for blockchain, artificial intelligence, big data and more.
Blockchain ID app accesses South Korea city’s public services
Citizens will be able to access government services in Busan city via the app, which is used to verify their identity.
South Korea fintech sandbox attracts $111M funding, creates 380 jobs
South Korea has revealed that its fintech sandbox has been a massive success, with $111 million worth of investment attracted and the creation of 380 jobs.
With 2,000 applications, Israel fintech regulator eyes licensing changes
The Israeli Capital Market Authority is seeking to make changes to its licensing regime in order to encourage competition and grow the country’s fintech industry.
Brazil to launch regulatory sandbox for blockchain and fintech
The Brazilian sandbox, supported by several agencies, will allow them to study new technologies while encouraging innovation.
Reserve Bank of India urged to rethink crypto ban in regulatory sandbox
Lobby groups are urging the Reserve Bank of India to reconsider its ban on cryptocurrency-related products from joining the proposed regulatory sandbox.
South Korea regulator adds 9 blockchain firms in new sandbox cohort
A total of 105 companies had applied to take part in the program since its launch in January 2018, according to South Korea’s Financial Services Commission.
3 blockchain firms get green light to join UK FCA’s regulatory sandbox
The Financial Conduct Authority has included Diro Labs, Fintech Delivery Panel Partners and ecommerce payment firm Nuggets within the cohort 5 group of companies.
