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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...
Crypto Assets Conference 2022 | April 4 till April 6, 2022 | Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
22.3.2022
Organized by the Frankfurt School Blockchain Center, the sixth Crypto Assets Conference (CAC) will take place from April 4 until April 6, 2022. Digital assets have been experiencing a significant boost in popularity on both private and institutional levels in recent years. This comprises a wide...
Crypto Assets Can Help Russia Return to Global Financial Market, Lawmaker Says
17.3.2022
Digital financial assets like cryptocurrencies can help Russia to reach the global financial market despite western sanctions, a lawmaker working on crypto regulations has stated. The official believes the country is capable of setting up domestic crypto exchanges and should support mining. Russia...
EU Regulators Warn Consumers That Crypto Assets are 'Highly Risky'
17.3.2022
A group of the top financial EU regulators said that consumers must face the "very real possibility" of losing all their money if they buy crypto
EU Parliament Committee Votes Against Proof-of-Work Ban, Supports Alternative Amendment on Crypto Assets
14.3.2022
European Parliament’s economic and monetary affairs committee has voted against banning proof-of-work-based assets for companies in the European Union. An alternative proposal on crypto assets by European Parliament member Stefan Berger receives support instead. Committee Rejects...
G7 Countries: We Will Ensure Russia Cannot Use Crypto Assets to Evade Sanctions
14.3.2022
The Group of Seven (G7) countries issued a joint statement stating that they “will ensure that the Russian state and elites, proxies and oligarchs cannot leverage digital assets as a means of evading or offsetting the impact of international sanctions.” Meanwhile, the U.S. Treasury...
Privacy Crypto Assets XMR, ZEC See Double-Digit Gains Amid Tightened Global Economy
13.3.2022
Over the last week, the United States and president Joe Biden’s administration tightened sanctions against Russia a great deal. The U.S. banned Russian energy imports, a number of other types of imported goods, and a series of harsh financial sanctions against Russia. In the midst of...
Russians Reportedly Looking to the UAE to Unload Billions in Crypto Assets
11.3.2022
Worried about Western nations seizing their assets, Russians are eyeing the UAE as a safe-haven, according to Reuters
Dubai Approves First Law to Regulate Digital Assets, Establishes Regulator to Oversee Crypto Sector
11.3.2022
Dubai has adopted its first law to regulate the crypto sector. It has also established a dedicated regulator to oversee crypto activities and related service providers. Crypto Sector Regulated in Dubai The emirate of Dubai has adopted its first law to regulate crypto assets and established...
EU Targets Crypto Assets in Widened Sanctions Against Russia, Belarus
10.3.2022
The European Union is extending the scope of sanctions introduced in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with the latest agreement between member states specifically mentioning crypto assets. Russian oligarchs, senators and Belarusian banks have been targeted. Europe’s Sanctions...
How HAL and Aldrin are helping to keep crypto assets secure during bear markets
8.3.2022
Both firms say they allow traders to make real-time moves in responding to their risky crypto positions
Report: Official Says Switzerland May ‘Target’ Crypto Assets Belonging to Sanctioned Russians
7.3.2022
Neutral Switzerland may target crypto assets within its territory that belong to sanctioned Russian entities, a report has said. The report quotes an official who explains that the move is designed to protect the integrity of the country’s cryptocurrency industry. The official, however...
Ukraine Crypto Donations: Government Now Accepts Over 70 Crypto Assets
6.3.2022
Crypto payment processor Coingate and International Business Settlement (IBS) have started an arrangement with the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) that enables well-wishers to send donations to Ukraine via more than 70 different crypto assets. Calls for Widening List of Accepted Crypto Donations...
Japan Looks to Stop Sanctioned Russian Entities From Transferring Crypto Assets
6.3.2022
As financial authorities around the world continue to target sanctioned Russian entities, regulators in Japan along with the country’s crypto association are attempting to find and close gaps that may be used to circumvent sanctions. The two bodies, however, have said they are not discussing...
UK Government Wants More Power to Seize Crypto Assets: Report
28.2.2022
The U.K. government is proposing a set of reforms giving it greater powers to seize crypto assets to tackle money laundering
Bitcoin, Tether, Ethereum Trade for Premiums in Ukraine, Hryvnia BTC Price $3K Higher Than Global Average
26.2.2022
After Ukraine’s central bank imposed a limit on cash withdrawals, Kuna, a cryptocurrency exchange that provides trades in ruble and hryvnia saw a notable surge in volume. Moreover, to this day, crypto-assets being swapped on Kuna such as bitcoin, tether, and ethereum are trading for...
European Parliament to Cancel Vote on Crypto Assets Framework
26.2.2022
The European Parliament will not hold a planned vote on crypto regulations after texts that can be interpreted as an attempt to ban coins with energy-intensive mining sparked negative reactions. The lawmaker leading the legislative effort says the matter needs clarification before MEPs can have...
Bank of Spain Governor Warns About Traditional Banking’s Exposure to Crypto Assets
23.2.2022
The Governor of the Bank of Spain has alerted the public about the risks mixing traditional banks with crypto assets might bring to the economic system. Pablo Hernández de Cos stated that the direct or indirect exposure to these assets would increase the risks associated with the financial...
Belarus Moves to Allow Investment Funds to Acquire Crypto Assets
5.2.2022
The crypto-friendly nation of Belarus is preparing to permit investment funds to put money into digital currencies. A proposal to do so is part of a package of necessary legal changes tailored to attract such institutions to the country. Finance Ministry Takes Steps to Facilitate Crypto Investments...
US Lawmaker: Crypto Assets Are Here to Say, Diversified Portfolios Should Have Crypto Exposure
5.2.2022
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey says that crypto assets are here to stay and “a thoroughly diversified portfolio should have some.” The lawmaker added that he has a “very simple” investing strategy — diversify. US Lawmaker Says Crypto Is Here to Stay U.S. Senator...