# Uzbek presidential agency proposes legalizing domestic crypto trading

# Uzbek presidential agency proposes legalizing domestic crypto trading

“# Uzbek presidential agency proposes legalizing domestic crypto trading ” A major governmental agency in Uzbekistan seems to be rethinking its stance on cryptocurrencies. The National Agency for Project Management under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, or NAFT, issued an official document proposing several amendments to licensing procedures for crypto trading. NAFT proposed to…

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# Australian senate committee calls for national blockchain land registry

# Australian senate committee calls for national blockchain land registry

“# Australian senate committee calls for national blockchain land registry ” An Australian senate committee has published a report calling for a blockchain-based national land registry, better clarity over laws relating to smart contracts, and continued efforts to establish international standards for DLT. The Select Committee on Australia as a Technology and Financial Centre’s second…

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# Bitcoin mining in China set for ‘stricter supervision’ due to carbon concerns

# Bitcoin mining in China set for ‘stricter supervision’ due to carbon concerns

“# Bitcoin mining in China set for ‘stricter supervision’ due to carbon concerns ” China’s crypto mining operations may be set for stricter supervision in the future, with the Government reportedly concerned about the energy consumption of Bitcoin mining in particular. Beijing sent an “emergency notice” to conduct checks on data centres involved in Bitcoin…

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#FDA announces plans to ban menthol cigarettes

#FDA announces plans to ban menthol cigarettes

“#FDA announces plans to ban menthol cigarettes” US health regulators have announced plans to ban menthol cigarettes — but critics argue it could fuel a dangerous black market for the flavored smokes. The announcement by the Food and Drug Administration Thursday will not lead to any immediate impact, but rather kickstart the years-long rulemaking process. The FDA…

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# Beijing investigates crypto mining farms to improve energy efficiency

# Beijing investigates crypto mining farms to improve energy efficiency

“# Beijing investigates crypto mining farms to improve energy efficiency ” Beijing authorities are reportedly conducting inspections of crypto mining data centers to better understand their impact on energy consumption, Reuters reports Thursday. The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology on Tuesday sent an emergency notice to the city’s data center operators asking…

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