# Blockchain a panacea for corruption in state governance, says exec

# Blockchain a panacea for corruption in state governance, says exec

“# Blockchain a panacea for corruption in state governance, says exec ” Transparency, fairness and efficiency of government systems are some of the areas that are prime for blockchain disruption in public governance. Writing for the WEF Global Agenda section, Matthew Van Niekerk, co-founder and CEO of blockchain-as-a-service outfit SettleMint, highlighted how blockchain adoption could…

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# Thai SEC and Cayman Islands regulator take action on Binance

# Thai SEC and Cayman Islands regulator take action on Binance

“# Thai SEC and Cayman Islands regulator take action on Binance ” Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange by trade volume, continues facing scrutiny from regulators regarding the legality of its operations in certain countries. Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) are the latest financial regulators to announce a…

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# 13 more crypto firms withdraw licensing applications in the UK

# 13 more crypto firms withdraw licensing applications in the UK

“# 13 more crypto firms withdraw licensing applications in the UK ” The United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) crypto licensing regime is reportedly proving arduous for cryptocurrency businesses looking to operate in the country. According to a Reuters report on Tuesday, the number of withdrawn licensing applications from crypto businesses increased by over 25%…

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# Iranian trade ministry issues 30 crypto mining licenses

# Iranian trade ministry issues 30 crypto mining licenses

“# Iranian trade ministry issues 30 crypto mining licenses ” Iran’s Ministry of Industries, Mining and Trade issued operation licenses for 30 crypto mining centers in the country, the country’s Financial Tribue reported last Wednesday. Citing data from the ministry’s website, the report says that Iran’s Semnan province received the largest amount of licenses, with six…

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