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Norway Central Bank Official Says 'No Acute Need' to Introduce a Digital Currency

The deputy governor of the Norges Bank said there's no urgent need for the nation to launch a digital krone.

By Sebastian SinclairNov 9, 2020

Ida Wolden Bache, Norges Bank deputy governor

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World Economic Forum Shares Roadmap for Deploying Blockchains in Real World

As COVID-19 disrupts global supply chains, the WEF has published a roadmap for businesses to deploy blockchains as a solution.

By Danny NelsonApr 28, 2020

The World Economic Forum is hoping to aid supply chain businesses with its new roadmap for deploying blockchain, citing tracking medical supplies as one potential use case. (Credit: Rumir / Shutterstock)

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Internet Voting Is 'Not Secure' and Blockchain Won't Help, Warns Scientific Body

Internet voting tools – including blockchain apps – have fundamental issues, and are not safe for real elections, a multidisciplinary science group told U.S. policy makers.

By Yael GrauerApr 9, 2020

SECURITY CONCERNS: A letter by the AAAS says most internet voting tools, including blockchain apps like Voatz, don't solve for security and verifiability issues in voting. (Credit: Rob Crandall / Shutterstock)

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New Zealand Plans to Drop 'Unfavorable' Sales Tax Treatment of Cryptocurrencies

New Zealand's Inland Revenue Department is considering how best to change its tax regimen so cryptocurrencies aren't at a disadvantage.

By Daniel PalmerFeb 25, 2020

Wellington, New Zealand. Credit: Shutterstock

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Policymakers Shouldn't Fear Digital Money: So Far It's Maintaining the Dollar's Status

U.S. policymakers are worried CBDCs and crypto will harm the dollar's reserve status. But maybe they have it backwards, writes CoinDesk columnist Nic Carter.

By Nic CarterFeb 19, 2020

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Governor: Colorado Startups Have Raised $50M in Venture Capital

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis joined CoinDesk at ETHDenver where he talked about the future of crypto regulation.

By William FoxleyFeb 15, 2020

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis at ETHDenver (CoinDesk archives)

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Blockchain Bills Are Advancing in the New York State Senate – Here's Why

Now in its second year, the New York State Senate's Internet and Tech Committee has approved two blockchain bills, which now go to the full Senate for a vote.

By Danny NelsonFeb 14, 2020

N.Y. State Sen. Diane Savino (D-23) proposed a pair of blockchain bills to bolster the Empire State's understanding and use of the nascent technology. (Image via Thomas Good / Wikimedia Commons)

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Cryptocurrency Proponent Andrew Yang Ends Presidential Bid

Presidential contender Andrew Yang dropped out of the race Tuesday. He advocated for clear crypto guidelines in the U.S. during his run.

By Nikhilesh DeFeb 12, 2020

Andrew Yang speaks at Consensus 2019. (Image via CoinDesk archives)

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Australian Government Eyes Business Benefits in New National Blockchain Roadmap

The Australian government has unveiled a new push for blockchain innovation in an updated national roadmap released Friday.

By Sebastian SinclairFeb 10, 2020

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Why We Need a Federal Privacy Law

Mutale Nkonde, a Harvard researcher, argues the U.S. should pass a privacy law modeled on California's new CCPA.

By Benjamin PowersFeb 8, 2020

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