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Italy's Senate Moves to Set Legal Foundation for Blockchain Timestamps
The Italian government could soon amend a law to allow legalized blockchain verification of documents.
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Italy Announces 30 Experts to Lead National Blockchain Strategy
The Italian government has published a list of 30 experts brought together to develop the nation's blockchain strategy.
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Italian Bank Consortium Trials Interbank Transfers on R3's Corda
Fourteen Italian banks say they have successfully completed the first phase of an interbank reconciliation trial utilizing R3's Corda platform.
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Juventus Soccer Club Is Launching a Crypto Token to Give Fans a 'Voice'
One of the most popular soccer clubs in the world is launching a crypto token that it says will boost fan numbers by allowing them to "be heard."
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Bank of Italy Official: Central Banks Not Ready to Issue Digital Currencies
The Deputy Governor of the Bank of Italy believes that central banks are not yet ready to issue institute-backed digital currencies.
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Italian Crypto Businesses to Register Under Proposed New Rules
Italy has published a proposed set of cryptocurrency regulations that are designed to enforce EU anti-money laundering rules.
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Italy's Economy Minister Blasts Crypto Market Bad Behavior
Italian Economy Minister Pier Carlo Padoan warned on Wednesday that cryptocurrencies are dangerous, but that blockchain technology is not to blame.
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OneCoin Promoters Fined €2.6 Million by Italian Consumer Watchdog
A consumer rights watchdog in Italy is fining a group of companies that have promoted OneCoin.
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Consumer Watchdog in Italy Moves Against OneCoin Investment Scheme
Regulators in Italy have moved to suspend several affiliates of OneCoin, the digital currency investment scheme widely believed to be fraudulent.
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Italy Wants to Tax Speculative Bitcoin Use
New documents show bitcoin is being treated as a form of currency by Italy's tax top office.
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