A government or state agency is a permanent or semi-permanent organization in the machinery of government that is responsible for the oversight and administration of specific functions, such as an intelligence agency. There is a notable variety of agency types. Although usage differs, a government agency is normally distinct both from a department or ministry, and other types of public body established by government.
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Cryptocurrency is keeping FBI on its toes as director recognizes increasing threat
The director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has said cryptocurrencies are a "significant problem that will ...
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Australia wants to use facial recognition to verify people watching online porn
Australia's Department of Home Affairs proposed to start scanning porn viewers’ faces and match them up with government ...
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GitHub renews controversial $200,000 contract with ICE
In a leaked memo, GitHub has revealed it will renew a $200,000 contract with ICE, despite disagreements with Trump's administration. ...
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NASA to hire data scientist with blockchain and cryptocurrency skills
NASA is looking for a candidate with a wide range of skills, but notes that “experience with cryptocurrency and blockchain ...
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Ethereum 'ICO architect' arrested over alleged $12M cryptocurrency extortion
Two people, including a former advisor to Ethereum, have been arrested for their alleged role in a multi-million dollar cryptocurrency ...
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Texas says no to ransom demand as it recovers from a 'coordinated ransomware attack'
Texas officials have said that none of the municipalities impacted by the crippling ransomware attack last month have yielded ...
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23 state agencies across Texas succumb to a 'coordinated ransomware attack' (Updated)
Texas is fighting a coordinated ransomware attack that has impacted at least twenty local government entities across the ...
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Report: Telegram token sale could enable more cryptocurrency-funded terrorism
Telegram’s upcoming token launch has caused researchers to become increasingly concerned about its potential use in cryptocurrency-funded ...
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US watchdog preps BitMEX probe over alleged illegal cryptocurrency trade
Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX is being investigated by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
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Canada relaxes rules for cryptocurrency exchanges despite ongoing QuadrigaCX saga
Reassurance for Canadians: Cryptocurrency exchanges across the nation will now only have to report transfers of more than ...
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Europol is developing a ‘game’ to teach officers how to trace cryptocurrency
Europol has revealed its developing a game to help law enforcers learn how to trace and investigate illicit uses of cryptocurrency. ...
