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Crypto Long & Short: What Does Dogecoin Have to Do With Government Bans?
14.2.2021
The combined forces of passionate communities with potent tools, and the deepening involvement of institutions, make successful bans less likely
Indian Official Provides Updates on Crypto Bill and Transition Period for Crypto Holders: Report
14.2.2021
As the Indian government gets closer to moving forward with the cryptocurrency bill, an official from the Ministry of Finance reportedly explained what discussions the government has been having regarding the crypto bill and the impending legislation. Indian Crypto Bill’s Progress Update...
Corporate Crypto Makes Government Bans Less Likely
13.2.2021
A recap of a swath of news about corporate players coming into the crypto space, and why it could change the landscape of regulation
Colombia’s Financial Superintendent Approves Nine Crypto Platforms to Work With National Banks
13.2.2021
In Colombia, the entity managed by the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, the Financial Superintendence of Colombia (Superfinanciera) has revealed the authorization of alliances between Colombian banks and digital currency exchanges. So far, Colombia’s financial department has approved...
Kyrgyzstan central bank plans to introduce licenses for crypto exchanges
12.2.2021
The central bank of the Kyrgyz Republic wants to provide crypto investors with the same level of protection that is already in place in traditional finance
Australian regulators open to Bitcoin ETF with ‘rules in place’
12.2.2021
Securities regulators' down under said that they are open to a Bitcoin ETF, so long as investors are protected by the proper rules
Miami council supports mayor’s move to offer city worker salaries in Bitcoin
12.2.2021
The City Commission of Miami is now looking into the feasibility of allowing Miami residents to pay taxes and receive salaries in Bitcoin
US Treasury Secretary Yellen says crypto misuse is a growing problem
11.2.2021
The private sector invests enormous resources to help the government combat crypto crimes, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said
Indian Finance Minister Answers Questions on Cryptocurrency Plans and Ban Proposal
10.2.2021
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has answered some questions regarding cryptocurrency in Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India’s parliament. The questions include measures the government plans to impose on the crypto industry. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Answers...
Darknet market link provider claims its Bitcoin donors’ accounts were frozen
10.2.2021
The admin of a well-known darknet market link provider claims its donation address was flagged as suspicious after it criticized Chainalysis' KYT flagging system
Expert warns Hackers are Targeting Russian Government’s IT Infrastructure to Mine Cryptocurrencies
9.2.2021
A state-affiliate cybersecurity expert warned about hackers exploiting the Russian government’s IT facilities to mine cryptocurrencies. The deputy director of the National Coordination Center for Computer Incidents believes such threat actors have been very active in recent times. Global...
Amid hiring spree, Blockchain Association adds Token Taxonomy Act guru to team
9.2.2021
The former aide to Representative Davidson will join crypto's leading trade association
Donald Trump's Second Impeachment Trial, Explained
9.2.2021
Today, the U.S. Senate will begin the impeachment trial to determine whether former President Donald Trump is guilty of inciting an insurrection. This is the second time he has been impeached, the first time ever for a U.S. president. In 2019, he was impeached on two counts of abuse of power...
French official wants to change how Europe regulates crypto and blockchain
9.2.2021
According to one French official, crypto and blockchain projects should be supervised at the European level
Indian Government Confirms Crypto Bill Is Being Finalized — Existing Laws Inadequate
9.2.2021
The Indian government has spoken about the cryptocurrency bill again. This time, the minister of state for finance has clarified the status of the crypto bill that is expected to be introduced in parliament during the current session. Indian Ministry of Finance Clarifies Crypto Bill Status...
Estonia’s Government Still Wants to Implement Stricter Rules for Licensing Crypto Firms
9.2.2021
The new administration in Estonia is still planning to pursue an agenda to tighten rules for companies dealing with cryptocurrencies. The Ministry of Finance is looking to strengthen anti-laundering measures within the context of a major money-laundering scandal that involved Danske Bank. Estonia...
China releases final anti-monopoly rules targeting major tech and payments firms
8.2.2021
China's market regulator finalizes rules that have been three months in the making
Bank of Korea publishes book on central bank digital currency's legal issues
8.2.2021
South Korea's central bank has issue a book on legal matters that would need to be addressed to ensure the smooth operations and usefulness of a future central bank digital currency
India May Side-Step Parliament to Push Through Crypto Bill: Report
8.2.2021
The bill would potentially kick off the development of a digital rupee while banning “private cryptocurrencies.”
Hardware wallet for digital yuan debuts in Xiong’an New Area
8.2.2021
China’s first hardware wallet for the digital yuan supports dual offline payments without an internet connection