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Pakistan to Set up Two State-Owned Bitcoin Mining Farms to Help Boost Economy

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The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the third largest of Pakistan’s four semi-autonomous provinces, is setting up two state-backed bitcoin mining farms, local media reported last week. Ziaullah Bangash, advisor to the chief minister of KP on Science and Information Technology, said the provincial parliament passed a bill allowing the KP government to use its … Read more

A Pakistani Provincial Government Passes Crypto-Friendly Draft Resolution

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In Pakistan, a provincial government has passed a draft resolution on December 2, 2020, that demands the federal government to take steps towards legalizing both cryptocurrencies and crypto-mining activities. A Crypto-Friendly Draft Resolution Approval Sets a Precedent in Pakistan The Provincial Assembly (MPA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, one of the four provinces in the country, made … Read more

8 Countries Stricken With Rampant Inflation See Bitcoin Prices Touch All-Time Highs

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The price of bitcoin touched new highs in 2020 and a number of supporters are optimistic that the crypto asset’s value will drive higher. In addition to this year’s bitcoin price high, around eight different countries have seen bitcoin touch all-time highs (ATH) in their local currency. The bitcoin ATHs in these countries show how … Read more

Indian State of Kerala to Produce 20,000 Blockchain Specialists in 2 Years

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Beijing’s sudden rush into blockchain development and digital currency hasn’t gone unnoticed. From America to Europe and back to Asia, governments have started thinking about this new racetrack in more serious terms. India has a history of tensions with China, although the countries have a lot in common as well. The two regional rivals share … Read more