Government

A government is the system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state. In the case of its broad associative definition, government normally consists of legislature, executive, and judiciary.

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Fidelity: Governments Will Be ‘Significant’ Bitcoin Investors in 2025
Fidelity: Governments Will Be ‘Significant’ Bitcoin Investors in 2025
January 08, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

This year will likely see more governments and central banks purchase bitcoin. That’s according to a new report on the digital asset space by Fidelity published Tuesday (Jan. 7),...

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‘Cyber Trust Mark’ Program for Smart Devices Set to Go Live
‘Cyber Trust Mark’ Program for Smart Devices Set to Go Live
January 07, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

The United States government is preparing to launch its cybersecurity labeling program for consumer internet-connected devices. The Cyber Trust Mark, first announced in 2023, will...

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The Three Most Important US Crypto Policies to Watch This Year
The Three Most Important US Crypto Policies to Watch This Year
January 07, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The 119th U.S. Congressional session has begun, and the digital asset sector is hoping there will soon be favorable and clear regulatory guardrails for cryptocurrency...

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Merchants Beef Up KYB as FinCEN Plays Hardball on Beneficial Ownership Rules
Merchants Beef Up KYB as FinCEN Plays Hardball on Beneficial Ownership Rules
January 06, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

The challenge for banks and supply chains of doing business online comes at the point of onboarding — the moment a relationship with an enterprise,...

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Ripple Refocuses on US Amid ‘Trump Bull Market’
Ripple Refocuses on US Amid ‘Trump Bull Market’
January 06, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

In 2023, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the company was looking outside the United States for new workers. Now, he’s changed his tune. Garlinghouse told...

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US Sanctions Chinese Government Contractor Employing Flax Typhoon Hackers
US Sanctions Chinese Government Contractor Employing Flax Typhoon Hackers
January 03, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

The United States imposed sanctions on Beijing-based cybersecurity company Integrity Technology Group, which is a People’s Republic of China (PRC) government contractor, saying the company...

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What to Watch as the Debit Interchange Fee Battle Heats Up in 2025
What to Watch as the Debit Interchange Fee Battle Heats Up in 2025
December 26, 2024  |  Regulation

Sweeping changes to debit card interchange fees — and the ways debit transactions are facilitated — may come in 2025. As a result, the economics...

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Financial Services Regulation in 2025: More of the Same or Radical Shift?
Financial Services Regulation in 2025: More of the Same or Radical Shift?
December 24, 2024  |  Regulation

This year was marked by a steady drumbeat of regulations and rules — and requests from regulators for information and comments from financial services players...

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Conf Bd. Finds Consumer Confidence Down After U. Mich Index Says Opposite
Conf Bd. Finds Consumer Confidence Down After U. Mich Index Says Opposite
December 23, 2024  |  Economy

Consumer confidence declined in December, with a growing number of consumers expressing concerns about politics and tariffs. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index decreased by...

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