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‘US Government does not stand for freedom’: Bukele reacts to US bill passing Senate committee
24.3.2022
The bill would direct federal agencies to scrutinize how El Salvador implements its Bitcoin law
Tax man: India’s new tax policies could prove fatal for crypto industry
24.3.2022
India’s crypto tax policy is set to become law on March 24. However, stakeholders believe it could eradicate small-time traders and derail the thriving industry
Russian Law Requires Election Candidates to Disclose Their Crypto Assets
24.3.2022
The Russian parliament has adopted a new law obliging persons running for office to present information about their digital asset holdings. The legislation will amend a number of acts and apply to presidential and parliamentary candidates as well as government officials. Russian Politicians...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Says State Is ‘Figuring out Ways’ to Allow Businesses to Pay Taxes in Bitcoin
24.3.2022
Florida governor, Ron DeSantis explained at a press conference on Tuesday that he’s spoken with state agencies and told them to figure out ways for businesses to pay tax with cryptocurrencies. During the signing ceremony for a bill focused on financial literacy, DeSantis said that...
Proposal for crypto tax policy in India will go to parliament on March 24
23.3.2022
First announced by India's finance minister in February, the amendment to existing laws proposed a 30% tax targeting digital asset transactions
‘Satoshi Island’ crypto utopia receives 50K citizenship NFT applications
23.3.2022
A crypto island in the South Pacific where fiat is not allowed is making waves: Modular homes under construction, NFT citizenship applications and a promise of a decentralized future
El Salvador postpones Bitcoin bonds to September: Report
23.3.2022
Apart from delaying the issuance of Bitcoin bonds, the Salvadoran government has apparently slowed down the pace of buying new BTC as well
US exceptionalism could be tested as digital assets find footing worldwide — Sheila Warren
22.3.2022
“Innovation is going to flow to where it can thrive the most, and actively trying to block it is going to encourage it to head elsewhere," said Sheila Warren
Crypto Donations To 'Freedom Convoy' Evade Government Seizure - Report
22.3.2022
Despite the efforts by the Canadian government, most of the CAD 1.1m (USD 874,000) worth of cryptoasset donations made to the trucker protests (aka "Freedom Convoy"), an initiative that evolved out of the anti-COVID-19 health mandate protests, have reportedly dodged seizure by...
Indian Government Imposes New Crypto Laws Affecting Investor Sentiment
22.3.2022
It has been obvious for so long that the Indian Government viewed the advent of cryptocurrencies to be a danger to the economy. So, finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman announced various policies related to the crypto industry in the budget for 2022. It included the creation of a new centralized...
Indian Government Reveals How It Plans to Tax Cryptocurrency Transactions
22.3.2022
India’s ministry of finance has clarified in parliament how the government plans to tax cryptocurrency transactions. A proposed new section to the Income Tax Act states that gains from crypto transactions will be taxed at 30% while losses cannot be deducted. Indian Government Reveals...
Amid the Hottest US Inflation in 40 Years, Biden Administration Blames Rising Prices on Shipping Industry
21.3.2022
During the last few months, inflation has risen significantly in the United States as it has climbed at its fastest pace since 1982. Data shows younger families with children have been struggling to make ends meet, while reports further indicate retirees and older folks with fixed incomes...
SEC pushes decisions on WisdomTree’s and One River’s applications for spot Bitcoin ETFs
21.3.2022
The regulator said it would extend its window for the decision on WisdomTree’s Bitcoin investment vehicle to May 15 and One River’s to June 2
Law Decoded: Arab States of the Gulf open up to digital asset services, March 14–21
21.3.2022
Crypto comes to the Persian Gulf, U.S. Congress moves sideways, Australia is looking at regulating DAOs
EU vote on Bitcoin mining: What does it mean for the industry?
21.3.2022
A win in the European Parliament, but will mining rules have to change? “Eventually, only PoS will be adopted by blockchain applications.”
Malaysian comms official calls the state to legalize crypto and NFTs
21.3.2022
Malaysia’s finance minister previously warned that crypto payments were illegal as they did not meet the universal characteristics of money
Ron Paul Cautions Government Could Still Ban Bitcoin — Says He’s Influenced ‘a Whole Lot’ by History
20.3.2022
Former U.S. Congressman Ron Paul says he still believes that the government could outlaw bitcoin mainly because he is “influenced a whole lot by history and the gold history.” Despite his warning, Paul stressed that crypto “should be obviously permitted.” Ron Paul...
Ukraine Crypto Exchange Founder Accuses Binance of 'Cooperating' With the Russian Government
18.3.2022
Michael Chobanian also says Binance has yet to make its promised $10 million donation. The exchange didn't respond to CoinDesk's request for comment
Qatar exploring digital banks and central bank digital currencies
18.3.2022
The central bank is expected to set a direction for its future focus soon, particularly on various fintech verticals
US lawmakers introduce bills that could force crypto exchanges to cut ties with Russian wallets
17.3.2022
Brad Sherman said the Biden administration should have the ability to tell crypto exchanges not to do "business with Russia-based crypto wallets" amid the situation with Ukraine