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Japanese Government Plans to Relax VC Crypto Investment Rules
19.2.2024
VC crypto investment rules could be relaxed in Japan, where the government plans to allow venture capital firms to invest in Web3 companies. Per an official release from the nation’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, and the media outlet CoinPost, the cabinet has approved a move that could...
Fluent Finance Partners With UAE to Develop Deposit Token Tech
14.10.2023
Fluent Finance, a US-based startup that aims to bridge banking and Web3, has announced that it will partner with the Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to develop deposit token-based tech. The company, which takes advantage of the Nextgen FDI growth program, will open operations...
‘Community-Based IP’ — Yuga Labs CEO Describes Web3 Evolution of Licensing to Japanese Government Official
29.7.2023
In a recent “fireside chat” with the deputy director of the Web3.0 Policy Office of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, Yuga Labs CEO Daniel Alegre noted: “We’re not even in the first inning” of where Web3 “evolution” is going to...
Japan Blockchain Week 2023 Supported by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
6.6.2023
PRESS RELEASE. The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has confirmed its support for Japan Blockchain Week 2023, establishing it as a significant platform for both the global and Japanese blockchain communities to convene, building upon the success of the previous year’s...
Japan Blockchain Week 2023 Receives Backing from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
5.6.2023
The Japan Blockchain Week 2023 in Tokyo will commence on June 18 to July 9, 2023. And according to the Chainwire report, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is backing this year’s edition.
This development comes amid the growing need for clearer regulatory pathways...
Japan Blockchain Week 2023, supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Japan
5.6.2023
Japan Blockchain Week 2023 will be supported by The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). This period will be a hub for the global and Japanese blockchain communities to gather as following 2022. Background & objectives The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has decided...
UAE Ministry of Economy opens up new headquarters in the Metaverse
29.9.2022
The UAE Ministry of Economy continues its push into the Metaverse with the announcement of a "third address" located in a virtual world
Japan Ministry of Economy launches Web3 policy office
26.7.2022
The new body will bring together the financial regulators and creative industries to formulate the policies in the Metaverse
Arab Federation of Capital Markets Partners With UAE to Launch Blockchain Innovation Challenge
16.2.2022
United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s Ministry of Economy has joined hands with the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) to kickstart a challenge that encourages fintechs to create a know-your-customer (KYC) verification system based on blockchain technology. Trustworthiness of Data on...
Uruguay Regulator Suggests that Crypto-Real Estate ‘Exchanges’ Are Possible
15.9.2021
del Castillo & Asociados approached the General Tax Directorate (known locally as the DGI), an agency that answers to the nation’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, for advice on the matter. The media outlet noted that a number of “specialized portals” that advertise real est
South Korean Deputy Prime Minister Eases Anti-Crypto Rhetoric, Aims to Create More Domestic Market Opportunities
21.5.2021
The South Korean government seems to be easing its anti-crypto tone, as the Deputy Prime Minister came forward with a statement that opened the doors for future open dialogue on virtual currency topics. Hong Nam-ki unveiled that officials are assessing ways to get young people into “domestic...
South Korean Government Seeks to Regulate International Remittances Related to Crypto ‘Kimchi Premium’
22.4.2021
The famous gap in cryptocurrency prices in South Korean crypto exchanges and overseas ones known as “kimchi premium” raises some concerns among the nation’s government. The latest reports suggest that the country is planning to regulate international remittances tied to kimchi...
Spanish Ministry of Economy Proposes to Create a Financial Customer Ombudsman for Crypto-Related Matters
13.3.2021
Crypto regulation in Spain remains on the political talks amid the current bull-run seen in the bitcoin prices. Now, the country’s Ministry of the Economy is about to create a new Financial Customer Ombudsman for crypto-related matters. Independent Financial Customer Body Will Abide by...
Kazakhstan Proposes 15% Tax on Bitcoin Mining to Help Combat Coronavirus
12.8.2020
Kazakhstan has proposed legislation that would see a 15% tax imposed on bitcoin mining firms. This is part of efforts to raise money to help with the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Proposed by the country’s Ministry of Economy, the new tax plan requires bitcoin (BTC) miners to first...
South Korea to Charge 20% Tax on Bitcoin Profits Under New Law
23.7.2020
South Korea will now tax profits made from buying and selling of cryptocurrency at 20% after the government agreed to the decision on Wednesday. The decision was reached after months of debate. According to a taxation policy amendment notice released July 22, the Ministry of Economy and Finance...
South Korea to Start Taxing Bitcoin Profits in 2021
29.5.2020
South Korea will start taxing profits from bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies next year, according to local media reports. The taxation will also apply to bitcoin mining operations and income from initial coin offerings, should it be approved by Parliament. South Korea’s Ministry...
Crypto Exchange Bithumb Takes Korean Tax Authority to Court Over $69 Million ‘Groundless’ Tax
17.1.2020
Bithumb, a major crypto exchange in South Korea, has taken the country’s tax authority to court over a “groundless” tax imposed on the exchange. Experts explain that currently there are no grounds to tax crypto transactions in South Korea and existing tax laws do not apply...