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WeChat Plans to Stop Merchants From Transacting in Cryptocurrencies

Recently, WeChat Payment has revised the “WeChat Agreement for Payment Service,” which involves the control and regulation of illegal transactions, including cryptocurrency transactions.

Op Ed: We Just Launched the First Cryptocurrency-to-Tax Payment Partnership

In early March 2019, Coinberry provided the technology, infrastructure and implementation for the town of Innisfil, a government municipality in Canada, to start accepting tax payments in bitcoin. What's next for governments?

Why Ohio’s State Treasurer Backs Decision to Accept BTC For Tax Payments

Back in November, Ohio became the first state in the U.S. to announce that it would now be possible to pay taxes using bitcoin. State Treasurer Josh Mandel explains why.

India May Legalize Bitcoin Under “Strong” Rules

A second interdisciplinary committee set up by the Indian government is considering making cryptocurrencies legal in the country again but with more stringent rules.

French National Assembly Rejects Plan to Loosen Crypto Taxes

The National Assembly in France has recently shot down proposals to ease up the pressure on tax regulations in the crypto space.

Thailand Uses Blockchain-Supported Electronic Voting System in Primaries

Thailand's Democrat Party has become the first political party to use blockchain technology to elect its leaders in a primary election

Colorado and California Just Elected Pro-Bitcoin Governors

Following the 2018 midterm elections, the U.S. will see two new pro-Bitcoin governors sworn into office.

Report Links 74% of Bitcoin Mining to China, Sees Threat to Network

The report claims China’s mining scene has an overwhelming influence over Bitcoin, something that could invite network manipulation.

IBM/MIT Connection Science Issue Report on the Role of Blockchain in Government

The report highlighted three repetitive themes that occurred throughout the roundtables, namely, the need for leadership and vision from the U.S. government, the need for collaboration between the industry and the government, and increased support for research and testbed deployments of blockchain technology.

Canada Delays Regulation of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Companies

The Canadian government has postponed the release of its final regulations for cryptocurrency and blockchain companies.
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