Footing the COVID-19 bill: economic case for tax hike on wealthy
Dec 17, 2020 11:17 am UTC| Governance Economy
Governments shouldnt be worried that raising taxes on the rich will harm their economies when deciding on how to pay for COVID-19. Our new research on 18 advanced economies shows that major tax cuts for the rich over the...
Companies accused of crimes get more digital privacy rights than people under new Trump policy
Dec 17, 2020 11:16 am UTC| Technology Governance
Corporations increasingly receive the same rights as people. Now, it seems, they have privileges even people dont. Case in point: The Labor Department recently urged regulators to stop issuing press releases about...
‘2018 FIFA World Cup Russia’ eye-catchy for Crypto-community
Jun 06, 2018 08:12 am UTC| Research & Analysis Sports Digital Currency Insights & Views Governance
The worlds largest sporting event is just a few days away, as a result, soccer fans are clustering to online websites to book their seats in Russia. If you are planning to visit Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup,...
Seattle Blockchain VC announces a historic cryptocurrency- based 13D SEC filing
Jun 05, 2018 13:42 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Governance Insights & Views Commentary
The SECs regulation facilitates capital formation, which assists entrepreneurs launch businesses and companies prosperity. While Seattle-based blockchain venture capital (VC) firm Pitha has filed the very first 13D SEC...
Indian foreign ministry seems reluctant in Venezuelan offer of petro-backed Cryptocurrency payment
May 31, 2018 13:30 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Central Banks Governance
Venezuela has the worlds largest oil reserves for any nation and announced its oil-backed cryptocurrency, the petro, in December in what would soon become the worlds first state cryptocurrency. Sources report that it is...
India’s pace in emerging FinTech universe with some key statistics
May 29, 2018 09:04 am UTC| Fintech Research & Analysis Insights & Views Governance
This write-up is intended exclusively for readers who want to better comprehend the paradigm shifts in the global FinTech landscape. The major emphasis here would be on Payments, Remittance, Blockchain and Indian adoption....
Thai regulations now levy capital gain tax on ‘Cryptocurrency Trading’
May 17, 2018 07:25 am UTC| Digital Currency Insights & Views Governance
The regulatory frameworks in Thailand seem stringent, however, it would be convenient when people abide by the fundamental guidelines. While the ban on Bitcoin and altcoins trading is unlikely under any circumstances. That...
Putin’s Russia: first arrests under new anti-LGBT laws mark new era of repression
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