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Estonia Eyes Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence For Legal Sphere

Estonia Eyes Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence For Legal Sphere

MAY 16, 2017 | William Suberg

The latest developments in Estonia’s Blockchain story come from local startup Agrello’s plans for smart contracts in the legal sector.

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Public vs. Private Blockchains, Govtech, Bitcoin Adoption: Tallinn Conference Aftermath

Public vs. Private Blockchains, Govtech, Bitcoin Adoption: Tallinn Conference Aftermath

MAR 21, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

On March 9, Tallinn hosted a Blockchain-related conference, which became the largest one ever organized in the Baltic states.

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How Estonia Brought Blockchain Closer to Citizens: GovTech Case Studies

How Estonia Brought Blockchain Closer to Citizens: GovTech Case Studies

MAR 07, 2017 | Guest Author

Estonia will be more noticeable on the global Blockchain map as Blockchain and Bitcoin Conference Tallinn starts on March 9.

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Switzerland Set to Ease Finance Regulations, Support Blockchain Innovation

Switzerland Set to Ease Finance Regulations, Support Blockchain Innovation

FEB 02, 2017 | William Suberg

The Swiss government has said that finance regulations should be “swiftly adjusted” to cater for fintech innovations, “in particular the Blockchain area.”

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Power to the People: Blockchain Replaces Government in Europe

Power to the People: Blockchain Replaces Government in Europe

JAN 27, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

A Swiss startup Procivis has recently announced its proof-of-concept for a Blockchain-backed e-government platform.

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Owner Moves Bitcoin Exchange Out of Estonia After Landmark Supreme Court Decision

Owner Moves Bitcoin Exchange Out of Estonia After Landmark Supreme Court Decision

APR 15, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

BTC.ee owner alleges threats by Estonian police and moves business out of the country as Supreme Court of the country on Monday ruled against Bitcoin in a landmark case.

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Estonian Government Adopts Blockchain To Secure 1 Mln Health Records

Estonian Government Adopts Blockchain To Secure 1 Mln Health Records

MAR 09, 2016 | Iyke Aru

Guardtime announced a partnership with the Estonian eGovernment e-Health Foundation to accelerate blockchain-based management for patient healthcare records.

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Estonian e-Residency and BitNation launch new Public Notary in ‘Blockchain Jurisdiction’

Estonian e-Residency and BitNation launch new Public Notary in ‘Blockchain Jurisdiction’

NOV 30, 2015 | Nina Lyon

The Estonian e-Residency program in collaboration with BITNATION are launching a new Public Notary using Blockchain technology to e-Residents valid in ‘blockchain jurisdiction’.

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AUG 10 DIGEST: Estonian Central Bank Denies Blockchain Reliance; TigerDirect Reports Impressive Bitcoin Growth

AUG 10 DIGEST: Estonian Central Bank Denies Blockchain Reliance; TigerDirect Reports Impressive Bitcoin Growth

AUG 10, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

The Estonian central bank has denied statements by Deutsche Bank suggesting that the Estonian banking system relies on blockchain technology to secure information and more news

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Skype Co-founder Funds Blockchain Based Startup Marketplace

Skype Co-founder Funds Blockchain Based Startup Marketplace

JUL 29, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

Funderbeam, an Estonian company that offers data-intelligence on startups for angel investors, has announced it will launch a blockchain based trading platform for startup-investment.

 351
Estonia’s LHV Bank: ‘The Bitcoin Blockchain is the Most Tested and Secure for Our Applications’

Estonia’s LHV Bank: ‘The Bitcoin Blockchain is the Most Tested and Secure for Our Applications’

JUN 18, 2015 | Allen Scott

Interview with Rain Lõhmus about experimenting with the blockchain via colored coins, bitcoin-based certificates of deposit, and the country’s attitude toward technology and innovation.

 643
Going Baltic For Bitcoin: The Rise Of Digital Currencies On The Baltic Shores

Going Baltic For Bitcoin: The Rise Of Digital Currencies On The Baltic Shores

MAY 11, 2015 | Charlie Richards

The Baltic region has been noted for its high output of tech start-ups over the last few years. Now the focus of these companies is increasingly turning towards the digital currency sector.

 94
SpectroCoin Integrates Bitcoin Payments At Lukoil Gas Stations

SpectroCoin Integrates Bitcoin Payments At Lukoil Gas Stations

MAY 11, 2015 | Jamie Redman

Gas Stations in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia operated by Lukoil will now accept Bitcoin through a service called SpectroCoin, which allows them to pay with Bitcoin at the pump.

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MAR 25 DIGEST: NETELLER Adds Bitcoin Deposit Feature, Singaporean Bank Organizes Blockchain Hackathon

MAR 25 DIGEST: NETELLER Adds Bitcoin Deposit Feature, Singaporean Bank Organizes Blockchain Hackathon

MAR 25, 2015 | Diana Ngo

Dutch cryptocurrency brokerage Anycoin Direct partners with TrustPay to expand to an additional 14 countries in Europe, NETELLER changes its stand and adds bitcoin deposit feature, bitcoin exchange CoinFloor partners with Estonian bank LHV, and more top stories for March 25.

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Estonian central bank: Bitcoin could just be a Ponzi scheme

Estonian central bank: Bitcoin could just be a Ponzi scheme

JAN 31, 2014 | Thomas Cole

A representative from the Estonian central bank referred to Bitcoin this week as “a problematic scheme” and warned Estonians about getting involved with the currency.

 14
Power to the People: Blockchain Replaces Government in Europe

Power to the People: Blockchain Replaces Government in Europe

JAN 27, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

A Swiss startup Procivis has recently announced its proof-of-concept for a Blockchain-backed e-government platform.

 9979   |    3
Estonia Eyes Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence For Legal Sphere

Estonia Eyes Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence For Legal Sphere

MAY 16, 2017 | William Suberg

The latest developments in Estonia’s Blockchain story come from local startup Agrello’s plans for smart contracts in the legal sector.

 8070
Switzerland Set to Ease Finance Regulations, Support Blockchain Innovation

Switzerland Set to Ease Finance Regulations, Support Blockchain Innovation

FEB 02, 2017 | William Suberg

The Swiss government has said that finance regulations should be “swiftly adjusted” to cater for fintech innovations, “in particular the Blockchain area.”

 4359
How Estonia Brought Blockchain Closer to Citizens: GovTech Case Studies

How Estonia Brought Blockchain Closer to Citizens: GovTech Case Studies

MAR 07, 2017 | Guest Author

Estonia will be more noticeable on the global Blockchain map as Blockchain and Bitcoin Conference Tallinn starts on March 9.

 3534
Estonian Government Adopts Blockchain To Secure 1 Mln Health Records

Estonian Government Adopts Blockchain To Secure 1 Mln Health Records

MAR 09, 2016 | Iyke Aru

Guardtime announced a partnership with the Estonian eGovernment e-Health Foundation to accelerate blockchain-based management for patient healthcare records.

 3347
Public vs. Private Blockchains, Govtech, Bitcoin Adoption: Tallinn Conference Aftermath

Public vs. Private Blockchains, Govtech, Bitcoin Adoption: Tallinn Conference Aftermath

MAR 21, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

On March 9, Tallinn hosted a Blockchain-related conference, which became the largest one ever organized in the Baltic states.

 2427   |    1
Owner Moves Bitcoin Exchange Out of Estonia After Landmark Supreme Court Decision

Owner Moves Bitcoin Exchange Out of Estonia After Landmark Supreme Court Decision

APR 15, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

BTC.ee owner alleges threats by Estonian police and moves business out of the country as Supreme Court of the country on Monday ruled against Bitcoin in a landmark case.

 2058
Skype Co-founder Funds Blockchain Based Startup Marketplace

Skype Co-founder Funds Blockchain Based Startup Marketplace

JUL 29, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

Funderbeam, an Estonian company that offers data-intelligence on startups for angel investors, has announced it will launch a blockchain based trading platform for startup-investment.

 351
AUG 10 DIGEST: Estonian Central Bank Denies Blockchain Reliance; TigerDirect Reports Impressive Bitcoin Growth

AUG 10 DIGEST: Estonian Central Bank Denies Blockchain Reliance; TigerDirect Reports Impressive Bitcoin Growth

AUG 10, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

The Estonian central bank has denied statements by Deutsche Bank suggesting that the Estonian banking system relies on blockchain technology to secure information and more news

 104
Estonian e-Residency and BitNation launch new Public Notary in ‘Blockchain Jurisdiction’

Estonian e-Residency and BitNation launch new Public Notary in ‘Blockchain Jurisdiction’

NOV 30, 2015 | Nina Lyon

The Estonian e-Residency program in collaboration with BITNATION are launching a new Public Notary using Blockchain technology to e-Residents valid in ‘blockchain jurisdiction’.

 275
SpectroCoin Integrates Bitcoin Payments At Lukoil Gas Stations

SpectroCoin Integrates Bitcoin Payments At Lukoil Gas Stations

MAY 11, 2015 | Jamie Redman

Gas Stations in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia operated by Lukoil will now accept Bitcoin through a service called SpectroCoin, which allows them to pay with Bitcoin at the pump.

 212
Estonia’s LHV Bank: ‘The Bitcoin Blockchain is the Most Tested and Secure for Our Applications’

Estonia’s LHV Bank: ‘The Bitcoin Blockchain is the Most Tested and Secure for Our Applications’

JUN 18, 2015 | Allen Scott

Interview with Rain Lõhmus about experimenting with the blockchain via colored coins, bitcoin-based certificates of deposit, and the country’s attitude toward technology and innovation.

 643
Going Baltic For Bitcoin: The Rise Of Digital Currencies On The Baltic Shores

Going Baltic For Bitcoin: The Rise Of Digital Currencies On The Baltic Shores

MAY 11, 2015 | Charlie Richards

The Baltic region has been noted for its high output of tech start-ups over the last few years. Now the focus of these companies is increasingly turning towards the digital currency sector.

 94
MAR 25 DIGEST: NETELLER Adds Bitcoin Deposit Feature, Singaporean Bank Organizes Blockchain Hackathon

MAR 25 DIGEST: NETELLER Adds Bitcoin Deposit Feature, Singaporean Bank Organizes Blockchain Hackathon

MAR 25, 2015 | Diana Ngo

Dutch cryptocurrency brokerage Anycoin Direct partners with TrustPay to expand to an additional 14 countries in Europe, NETELLER changes its stand and adds bitcoin deposit feature, bitcoin exchange CoinFloor partners with Estonian bank LHV, and more top stories for March 25.

 148
Estonian central bank: Bitcoin could just be a Ponzi scheme

Estonian central bank: Bitcoin could just be a Ponzi scheme

JAN 31, 2014 | Thomas Cole

A representative from the Estonian central bank referred to Bitcoin this week as “a problematic scheme” and warned Estonians about getting involved with the currency.

 14
Power to the People: Blockchain Replaces Government in Europe

Power to the People: Blockchain Replaces Government in Europe

JAN 27, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

A Swiss startup Procivis has recently announced its proof-of-concept for a Blockchain-backed e-government platform.

 9979   |    3
Public vs. Private Blockchains, Govtech, Bitcoin Adoption: Tallinn Conference Aftermath

Public vs. Private Blockchains, Govtech, Bitcoin Adoption: Tallinn Conference Aftermath

MAR 21, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

On March 9, Tallinn hosted a Blockchain-related conference, which became the largest one ever organized in the Baltic states.

 2427   |    1
Going Baltic For Bitcoin: The Rise Of Digital Currencies On The Baltic Shores

Going Baltic For Bitcoin: The Rise Of Digital Currencies On The Baltic Shores

MAY 11, 2015 | Charlie Richards

The Baltic region has been noted for its high output of tech start-ups over the last few years. Now the focus of these companies is increasingly turning towards the digital currency sector.

 94
Estonia Eyes Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence For Legal Sphere

Estonia Eyes Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence For Legal Sphere

MAY 16, 2017 | William Suberg

The latest developments in Estonia’s Blockchain story come from local startup Agrello’s plans for smart contracts in the legal sector.

 8070
How Estonia Brought Blockchain Closer to Citizens: GovTech Case Studies

How Estonia Brought Blockchain Closer to Citizens: GovTech Case Studies

MAR 07, 2017 | Guest Author

Estonia will be more noticeable on the global Blockchain map as Blockchain and Bitcoin Conference Tallinn starts on March 9.

 3534
Switzerland Set to Ease Finance Regulations, Support Blockchain Innovation

Switzerland Set to Ease Finance Regulations, Support Blockchain Innovation

FEB 02, 2017 | William Suberg

The Swiss government has said that finance regulations should be “swiftly adjusted” to cater for fintech innovations, “in particular the Blockchain area.”

 4359
MAR 25 DIGEST: NETELLER Adds Bitcoin Deposit Feature, Singaporean Bank Organizes Blockchain Hackathon

MAR 25 DIGEST: NETELLER Adds Bitcoin Deposit Feature, Singaporean Bank Organizes Blockchain Hackathon

MAR 25, 2015 | Diana Ngo

Dutch cryptocurrency brokerage Anycoin Direct partners with TrustPay to expand to an additional 14 countries in Europe, NETELLER changes its stand and adds bitcoin deposit feature, bitcoin exchange CoinFloor partners with Estonian bank LHV, and more top stories for March 25.

 148
Skype Co-founder Funds Blockchain Based Startup Marketplace

Skype Co-founder Funds Blockchain Based Startup Marketplace

JUL 29, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

Funderbeam, an Estonian company that offers data-intelligence on startups for angel investors, has announced it will launch a blockchain based trading platform for startup-investment.

 351
AUG 10 DIGEST: Estonian Central Bank Denies Blockchain Reliance; TigerDirect Reports Impressive Bitcoin Growth

AUG 10 DIGEST: Estonian Central Bank Denies Blockchain Reliance; TigerDirect Reports Impressive Bitcoin Growth

AUG 10, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

The Estonian central bank has denied statements by Deutsche Bank suggesting that the Estonian banking system relies on blockchain technology to secure information and more news

 104
Owner Moves Bitcoin Exchange Out of Estonia After Landmark Supreme Court Decision

Owner Moves Bitcoin Exchange Out of Estonia After Landmark Supreme Court Decision

APR 15, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

BTC.ee owner alleges threats by Estonian police and moves business out of the country as Supreme Court of the country on Monday ruled against Bitcoin in a landmark case.

 2058
Estonia’s LHV Bank: ‘The Bitcoin Blockchain is the Most Tested and Secure for Our Applications’

Estonia’s LHV Bank: ‘The Bitcoin Blockchain is the Most Tested and Secure for Our Applications’

JUN 18, 2015 | Allen Scott

Interview with Rain Lõhmus about experimenting with the blockchain via colored coins, bitcoin-based certificates of deposit, and the country’s attitude toward technology and innovation.

 643
Estonian Government Adopts Blockchain To Secure 1 Mln Health Records

Estonian Government Adopts Blockchain To Secure 1 Mln Health Records

MAR 09, 2016 | Iyke Aru

Guardtime announced a partnership with the Estonian eGovernment e-Health Foundation to accelerate blockchain-based management for patient healthcare records.

 3347
SpectroCoin Integrates Bitcoin Payments At Lukoil Gas Stations

SpectroCoin Integrates Bitcoin Payments At Lukoil Gas Stations

MAY 11, 2015 | Jamie Redman

Gas Stations in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia operated by Lukoil will now accept Bitcoin through a service called SpectroCoin, which allows them to pay with Bitcoin at the pump.

 212
Estonian e-Residency and BitNation launch new Public Notary in ‘Blockchain Jurisdiction’

Estonian e-Residency and BitNation launch new Public Notary in ‘Blockchain Jurisdiction’

NOV 30, 2015 | Nina Lyon

The Estonian e-Residency program in collaboration with BITNATION are launching a new Public Notary using Blockchain technology to e-Residents valid in ‘blockchain jurisdiction’.

 275
Estonian central bank: Bitcoin could just be a Ponzi scheme

Estonian central bank: Bitcoin could just be a Ponzi scheme

JAN 31, 2014 | Thomas Cole

A representative from the Estonian central bank referred to Bitcoin this week as “a problematic scheme” and warned Estonians about getting involved with the currency.

 14

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