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Nigerian court denies bail for Binance exec despite health concerns
11.10.2024
Judge Emeka Nwite ruled that Tigran Gambaryan should stay in prison unless his health condition poses a threat to others and quarantine is unavailable
Bankruptcy judge approves FTX’s reorganization plan
7.10.2024
Roughly two years after the crypto exchange collapsed and many of its executives faced criminal charges, the Oct. 7 court decision was a step forward for reimbursing FTX users
Kevin O’Leary Anticipates Strong Institutional Interest in Crypto Regardless of Spot Bitcoin ETF Outcome
5.1.2024
Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary, also known as Mr. Wonderful, has emphasized that institutional interest in crypto and bitcoin will remain high regardless of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s decision on spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). “Even a...
New Crypto Tax Law Takes Effect in US: Transactions of $10,000 or More Must Be Reported to IRS Within 15 Days
3.1.2024
A new tax reporting law has entered into force in the U.S. Starting on Jan. 1, all Americans receiving $10,000 or more in crypto in the course of their trade or business must file a report with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) within 15 days. “If you don’t file a report within...
Taiwan aims for crypto law by November: Report
6.10.2023
Lawmakers in Taiwan are aiming to create a first draft of a special law about offshore exchanges by the end of November 2023
Pro-XRP lawyer claims SEC prioritizes corporate capitalism over investors
30.7.2023
John E. Deaton believes the unequal treatment raises concerns about the regulatory body's effectiveness and fairness, as well as the overall framework for digital assets
US House Republicans Introduce Landmark Bill for Regulating Crypto: The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act
21.7.2023
On Thursday, Senior House Republicans presented legislation to resolve the regulatory ambiguity surrounding the digital asset industry.
The proposed bill calls for mandatory definitions of "blockchain" and "digital asset" to be included within the existing financial laws by market regulators....
Binance customers represented by entity, citing inadequate representation
15.7.2023
Eeon seeks compensation from both Binance and the US SEC, equivalent to 20% of the daily value of withheld funds per customer, totaling $1000 per day
Coinbase pauses staking services in four US states following regulators' orders
15.7.2023
According to the U.S. crypto exchange, only regulators’ actions in California, New Jersey, South Carolina, and Wisconsin require the pause in staking additional assets
Founder of collapsed crypto exchange Thodex detained in Turkey
20.4.2023
Founder and former CEO of Thodex is finally brought to Turkey after two years since the exchange halted operations
3AC and CoinFLEX launch website, waitlist for crypto claims exchange
9.2.2023
The exchange will allow crypto bankruptcy claims to be traded, according to an official Twitter announcement
Europol reports $19.5M in crypto seized in enforcement action against Bitzlato
23.1.2023
The operation conducted by authorities across Europe and the U.S. resulted in the arrest of 5 individuals linked to the exchange, including Bitzlato founder Anatoly Legkodymov
UK Proposes New Law to ‘Seize, Freeze and Recover’ Crypto Assets Easier and Faster
24.9.2022
The British government has presented the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill to Parliament that will “make it easier and quicker” for law enforcement agencies “to seize, freeze and recover crypto assets.” The government stressed: “We must ensure that...
New York AG calls for whistleblowers 'deceived or affected' by the crypto market crash
1.8.2022
“I encourage workers in crypto companies who may have witnessed misconduct to file a whistleblower complaint,” said New York Attorney General Letitia James
Tourism Minister of El Salvador Reiterates Effect Bitcoin Has Had on the Sector
5.4.2022
Morena Valdez, the tourism minister of El Salvador, has spoken on the recovery the tourism sector of the country has reportedly experienced even after the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Valdez’s statements, tourism has greatly benefited from the introduction of bitcoin as legal tender...
Spanish Treasury Postpones the Definition of Crypto Tax Declaration Models Until Next Year
8.2.2022
The Spanish treasury ministry has announced it will postpone the establishment of the complete framework for declaring taxes related to cryptocurrency assets until 2023. While the Spanish government has advanced when it comes to cryptocurrency regulation, the specifics of what will be taxed and...
Pro-Bitcoin Senator to Introduce Comprehensive Crypto Bill in US
25.12.2021
The pro-bitcoin U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has reportedly unveiled her plan to introduce a comprehensive crypto bill that will cover everything from how cryptocurrencies are taxed and categorized to consumer protections. The bill will also propose creating a new entity to oversee the digital asset...
Russia does ‘absolutely nothing’ to regulate crypto, RACIB head says
25.10.2021
The recent law "On Digital Financial Assets" has not gone far enough in the eyes of Russian crypto industry advocates
India’s Central Bank RBI Still Has ‘Serious Concerns’ About Cryptocurrency
11.9.2021
The governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, has once again expressed concerns regarding the impact of cryptocurrencies on India’s financial stability. Crypto Presents ‘Serious Concerns’ to RBI The Indian government is currently awaiting the Cabinet to take...
Lawmaker Presents Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrencies in Panama
10.9.2021
A Panamanian lawmaker has introduced a bill to regulate cryptocurrencies in the National Assembly. Among the proposals in the bill is the legalization of cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin and ethereum, as a means of payment, including for paying taxes. Proposed Crypto Law Will ‘Give Legal...