# China’s national blockchain project adds Polkadot support

# China’s national blockchain project adds Polkadot support

“# China’s national blockchain project adds Polkadot support ” Chinese government-backed blockchain initiative, the Blockchain Service Network, or BSN, is introducing support for another batch of major blockchain protocols. On Nov. 26, it announced that it will integrate Polkadot, Oasis and Bityaun into its ecosystem on Nov. 30. Polkadot’s blockchain protocol is designed to connect multiple…

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# Australian government embraces blockchain with new trial and public servants’ network

# Australian government embraces blockchain with new trial and public servants’ network

“# Australian government embraces blockchain with new trial and public servants’ network ” The Australian government is trialing the use of blockchain technology for inter-government document exchanges with Singapore as the latest action in a series of pro-blockchain efforts. It follows hot on the heels of the establishment of a new network promoting blockchain to…

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# What would Commerce Secretary Andrew Yang mean for crypto?

# What would Commerce Secretary Andrew Yang mean for crypto?

“# What would Commerce Secretary Andrew Yang mean for crypto? ” President-elect Joe Biden is reportedly considering crypto-friendly Andrew Yang as his future Secretary of Commerce. According to a CNN report “based on conversations with Biden allies and advisers and Democrats with knowledge of the matter,” the president-elect may be tapping Yang, a former presidential…

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# Blockchain-based voting systems have potential despite security concerns

# Blockchain-based voting systems have potential despite security concerns

“# Blockchain-based voting systems have potential despite security concerns ” The 2020 United States presidential election was met with an increase in mail-in ballots due to COVID-19 concerns. Yet while many Americans stayed away from polling stations this year, postal delays, rejected ballots, and other challenges emerged. Unsurprisingly, better ways for casting votes during major elections…

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# Crypto.com secures regulatory approvals from Maltese authorities

# Crypto.com secures regulatory approvals from Maltese authorities

“# Crypto.com secures regulatory approvals from Maltese authorities ” Cryptocurrency exchange and debit card provider Crypto.com has scored major regulatory approvals from the Maltese government. According to a Nov. 24 announcement, the Malta Financial Services Authority, or MFSA, has granted Crypto.com two financial licenses: a Financial Institution License and a Class 3 Virtual Financial Assets,…

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# Russia’s Gazprombank debuts Bitcoin trading in Switzerland

# Russia’s Gazprombank debuts Bitcoin trading in Switzerland

“# Russia’s Gazprombank debuts Bitcoin trading in Switzerland ” Gazprombank Switzerland, a subsidiary of one of the largest banks in Russia, has piloted its Bitcoin (BTC) transaction service following regulatory approval by Swiss regulators. According to a Nov. 19 announcement, Gazprombank will provide its new cryptocurrency solution in collaboration with its long-running partners like fintech…

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