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Bitcoin Now Acceptable Technology For Government Transactions In Caucasus

The government of Georgia will now use the bitcoin network to validate property-related transactions. This latest development demonstrates that Blockchain, which had been involved in different kinds of criminal activities, is now getting recognized as a technology with great potential for many official applications. Apparently cryptocurrency is starting to become…

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Finland Stops Russians From Buying Real Estate Near Military Installations, Concerned About Invasion

Finland’s government plans to block foreigners from buying houses near military sites amid claims that Russians were acquiring land to accommodate troops in the event of a potential invasion. The Finnish Ministry of Defence said some property transactions by non-residents would be cancelled on the grounds of national security… To…

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