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Swiss think tank initiates vote to add Bitcoin in federal constitution
11.10.2021
Successful or not, the vote will bring crypto education to people who are not yet Bitcoin-savvy, 2B4CH founder said
Law Decoded: Putting your Bitcoin where your mouth is, Oct. 4–11
11.10.2021
Debt ceiling uncertainty erodes trust in the dollar, DOJ announcements the National crypto enforcement team, SEC investigates Circle
South Korean opposition set to tackle controversial crypto tax law
11.10.2021
Opposition lawmakers are seeking a one-year delay in the enactment of the law as well as a lowering of the tax burden on crypto traders
Russian Parliament to Consider Restrictions for Non-Qualified Crypto Investors
8.10.2021
Cryptocurrency can be quite complicated for some and lawmakers in Russia think they need to contemplate restrictions for private investors. According to a high-ranking representative of the legislature, the Russian parliament needs to provide them with “maximum protection” against...
Russia aims to limit crypto purchases by non-accredited investors
7.10.2021
The Bank of Russia also wants to slow down transactions to crypto exchanges to prevent “emotional” crypto purchases
Ukraine President Zelensky Returns Law ‘On Virtual Assets’ to Parliament
7.10.2021
The Ukrainian president has sent the recently adopted law “On Virtual Assets” back to the Verkhovna Rada, the country’s legislature. The head of state has come up with his own suggestions and opposed the establishment of a new regulatory body that would require additional...
Ukrainian president returns virtual asset bill to parliament for revision
6.10.2021
Volodymyr Zelensky did not object to the bill's fundamental principles, but opposed the idea of creating a new watchdog agency
US Justice Dept announces launch of national crypto enforcement team
6.10.2021
“We need to make sure that folks can have confidence when they’re using these systems and we need to make sure we’re poised to root out abuse that can take hold on them," said Lisa Monaco
Car Thieves Arrested Using $27,000 'Game Boy'
6.10.2021
A gang of British car thieves have been arrested after being caught using a device disguised as a Nintendo Game Boy, which was designed to bypass the security systems on modern cars.Read more
Bitcoin Will Become Currency in Brazil Soon, According to Federal Deputy Aureo Ribeiro
5.10.2021
Aureo Ribeiro, a federal deputy in Brazil, stated that bitcoin might become a recognized currency in Brazil soon, during an interview with local media. The politician stated that Brazilians may be able to purchase houses, cars, and even fast food at McDonald’s with cryptocurrency in the near...
Canadian Bitcoin mining firm Link Global faces $5.6M penalty
5.10.2021
Link Global has received an extension to Oct. 14, 2021, as the deadline for filing its response to the action
Law Decoded: Infrastructure woes and benevolent punishments, Sept. 27–Oct. 3
4.10.2021
As House Democrats grapple over the infrastructure bill, the Biden administration and Federal Reserve eye stablecoin regulation
Korean crypto exchange Upbit to halt withdrawals for unverified users
4.10.2021
Major South Korean crypto trading platform Upbit will start gradually limiting services for unverified users this week
Brazil aims to tighten penalties for crypto-related financial crimes
4.10.2021
The penalties are part of a new piece of legislation that also regulates crypto trading and payments
Coinbase Meeting With US Lawmakers to Discuss Crypto Regulatory Proposal
4.10.2021
The Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase has been meeting with members of Congress to discuss the cryptocurrency regulation it plans to propose, according to CEO Brian Armstrong. In addition, the company has met with more than 30 crypto firms, four major law firms, and three trade groups about...
Actions speak: China’s crypto ban may reveal digital yuan CBDC goals
2.10.2021
China’s ban on cryptocurrencies causes a mild slump, but recovering from this FUD is not new for crypto as China’s motives come under the scanner
First Volcano Bitcoin Mined, Says El Salvador’s President
1.10.2021
BTC is not new. After he declared the cryptocurrency legal tender in June with the country passing the Bitcoin Bill, Bukele followed it up with
The infrastructure bill is hanging in the balance. What would its enactment mean for crypto?
30.9.2021
Hinging on Democrats' ability to resolve intraparty disagreements, the controversial legislation could have tangible consequences for digital finance in the U.S. and beyond — if passed by the House today
League of Legends Champ Arrested On Suspicion Of Drug Trafficking
30.9.2021
Kurtis Lau Wai-kin, better known as “Toyz,” has been arrested in Taipei on suspicion of trafficking marijuana. In Taiwan, marijuana is a class 2 illegal drug, and it carries a severe prison sentence and heavy fines.While marijuana might be seen as a “soft” drug in the U.S., in Taiwan, it’s not...
CoinEx crypto exchange to remove all mainland China users in October
30.9.2021
CoinEx previously blocked access and terminated the registration of new users from mainland China in March 2019