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ForkLog 9 21.10.2020

Aksakov: Critics of cryptocurrencies see risks to the financial system and citizens

There are no opponents of blockchain in power, but positions on cryptocurrencies vary. This was stated by Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma committee on the financial market, during a speech at Blockchain Life 2020 forum.

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ForkLog 10 21.10.2020

Kyrgyz authorities discuss blockchain-based voting system

Acting president and prime minister of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov proposed implementing a blockchain-based system for conducting votes. He told Al Jazeera in an interview.

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ForkLog 59 19.10.2020

Switzerland to implement a legal framework for blockchain regulation in 2021

The Swiss Ministry of Finance has begun discussing a decree that will implement a legal framework for regulating blockchain and the crypto industry at the state level in August 2021, the press release says.

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ForkLog 12 16.10.2020

Researchers identify key trends in the blockchain industry

Interest from global financial institutions in blockchain remains strong, but the format of engagement with the technology is changing. This is evidenced by a Mindsmith analytics report with the support of international law firm Clifford Chance.

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ForkLog 12 16.10.2020

Breitling moves authenticity certificates to the Ethereum blockchain

The Swiss luxury-watchmaker Breitling has offered digital certificates of authenticity to its customers.

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ForkLog 6 14.10.2020

Study finds blockchain development hampered by lack of universal standards

The effectiveness of standards for blockchain development and regulation depends on regulators' understanding of the technology, and the development of the sector on clear terminology. The findings are contained in a joint study by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC).

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ForkLog 14 13.10.2020

Central Bank of Azerbaijan launches BankID on IBM blockchain

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan has rolled out the digital identification system BankID, developed with technology giant IBM, based on the Hyperledger Fabric blockchain. ForkLog was told by company representatives.

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ForkLog 26 13.10.2020

Study: Blockchain to boost global GDP by $1.7 trillion by 2030

Widespread adoption of blockchain could add about $1.7 trillion to the global economy over the next decade. The greatest benefits from the technology would accrue to Asian countries, according to a PwC study.

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ForkLog 9 12.10.2020

Blockchain social network Commun closes down due to lack of users

The decentralized social network Commun failed to find its target audience and decided to shut down. As the project's CEO Marina Guryeva said.

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ForkLog 10 08.10.2020

U.S. Treasury Begins Study of Digital Currencies and Blockchain

The U.S. Treasury, in parallel with the Fed, is conducting research into the use of the digital dollar. Deputy Treasury Secretary Justin Muzinich said this during an online seminar on the economy's future.

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ForkLog 12 06.10.2020

Polys voting system migrates from Ethereum to Exonum

Polys, a blockchain system for remote voting, migrated from the Ethereum protocol to Bitfury's Exonum framework. ForkLog reported this, citing Kaspersky Lab.

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ForkLog 17 05.10.2020

Digital signatures on the blockchain could gain legal force in the United States

Digital signatures on the blockchain could be recognized as enforceable under U.S. national law. The corresponding bill was introduced by Congressman and co-chair of the Blockchain Caucus David Schweikert.

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