Cryptocurrencies
Republic of Georgia Exempts Cryptocurrencies From Value-Added Tax
Cryptocurrencies are now exempt from value-added tax in the Republic of Georgia.
Japan to Look Into the Impact of Facebook’s Libra Ahead of G7
A working group has been created by Japanese authorities to investigate the impact of Facebook’s Libra stablecoin.
0x DEX Protocol Suspended Because of Vulnerability, Funds Safe
The 0x team suspended the dex Ethereum smart contract after a vulnerability was uncovered in its code.
Real Estate Registry on Blockchain: Promise Land or Wishful Thinking?
The use of the blockchain for real estate requires a fundamental rethinking, otherwise it is hopeless. A researcher from RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub explained why startups will fail to disrupt if no changes in regulations occur.
Brazilian State Launches Blockchain Platform for Government Contract Bids
In Brazil, the state of Bahia has launched a mobile app that makes its government’s contract bidding process transparent, purportedly to benefit agriculturalists.
Ethereum-Based Augur Enhancement App Veil Closes Up Shop
Veil, a project that purportedly attempted to make Ethereum-based predictions platform Augur mainstream, has discontinued its service.