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Central Bank of Ecuador Might Regulate Cryptocurrencies This Year
4.2.2022
The Central Bank of Ecuador is planning to issue cryptocurrency-specific regulation later this year. According to statements from Guillermo Avellan, the manager of the Central Bank of Ecuador, this will bring more clarity to the cryptocurrency scene in the country, and will contribute to preventing...
Major crypto exchanges eye Asian market amid growing regulatory clarity
2.2.2022
Crypto adoption is expanding apace across Asia, with major global exchanges inking partnerships and making acquisitions on the continent
Deloitte: 82% of Indians Surveyed Plan to Invest in Crypto Once Government Provides Regulatory Clarity
1.2.2022
A recent survey by Deloitte shows that 82% of Indians plan to invest in cryptocurrency when the government provides more clarity surrounding the regulation of crypto assets. Moreover, 77.4% of respondents want cryptocurrency to be treated as securities. Indian Crypto Survey: 82% Plan to Invest...
Robinhood on Listing More Cryptocurrencies: ‘It’s Important That We Get a Bit More Clarity From Regulators’
17.1.2022
Robinhood’s chief financial officer has revealed the popular trading platform’s crypto priority and the potential of listing more cryptocurrencies. “We’re a highly regulated company in a highly regulated industry, and we think it’s important that we get a bit more...
Thailand government to clear up crypto tax confusion
11.1.2022
The Thai revenue department will expedite tax criteria as traders and businesses seek further clarity
Indian Crypto Industry Seeks Tax Clarity in Union Budget 2022-23
10.1.2022
An Indian industry association has written to the country’s finance minister seeking clarity on cryptocurrency taxation in Union Budget 2022-23. “The budget should ideally offer coherent rules on direct taxation and the GST Council should detail the applicability of taxation, else...
Crypto FOMO Will Be Huge Investment Driver, Regulatory Clarity Expected in 2022, Says Blockfi Executive
20.12.2021
An executive with Blockfi says that “this year has been a huge year for mainstream consumer demand into crypto.” Noting that fear of missing out (FOMO) will be a huge driver for investors, the executive expects some regulatory clarity next year. Crypto FOMO Will Drive Investments...
SEC chair's regulatory agenda fails to include clarity on crypto, says Hester Peirce
13.12.2021
"The Agenda — through its silence on crypto — signals that the market can expect continued questions around the application of our securities laws to this area of increasing investor interest,” said two SEC commissioners
Crypto CEOs request Congress provide regulatory clarity at hearing on digital assets
8.12.2021
"We don’t need knee-jerk reactions by lawmakers to regulate out of fear of the unknown rather than seeking to understand," said Representative Patrick McHenry
Fed conducted 'policy sprints' around crypto assets to address regulatory clarity
23.11.2021
Government agencies are planning to adjust compliance standards on existing laws and regulations related to custody services, buying and selling crypto, crypto-collateralized loans, HODLing, and the issuance of stablecoins
NFTs Still Face Legal Challenges, But More Clarity Expected Soon
18.11.2021
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are currently facing some legal challenges, but more clarity on how the digital collectibles will be treated from a regulatory standpoint could be coming soon, panelists at a virtual seminar hosted by crypto tracking website CoinGecko agreed....
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IMF Warns of Higher Inflation, But Central Banks Shouldn’t Tighten Yet
12.10.2021
said today. According to their new report, central banks around the world should “generally look through” the currently elevated inflation numbers, and not tighten monetary policy “until there is more clarity on the underlying price dynamics.”The recommendation from the organ
Former Federal Prosecutor: There’s Much More to Crypto Than Financial Use Cases, Regulation Cannot Be One Size Fits All
1.10.2021
Former federal prosecutor Katie Haun says that regulators really need to take stock of the fact that we’re beyond just financial use cases of cryptocurrency. “There’s much more to crypto than that,” she said, adding that “Regulation cannot be one size fits...
Ripple CEO Says SEC Gives No Clear Framework for Crypto, Discusses XRP Lawsuit
27.9.2021
As the lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse insists that the Commission has provided no clarity in crypto regulation. He said the SEC is using its meetings with crypto companies as lead generation for enforcement actions, and...
US Senator Calls on SEC Chairman to Provide Regulatory Clarity on Cryptocurrencies
25.9.2021
A U.S. senator has asked the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, to provide clear guidance on cryptocurrency regulation. The senator stated that in many enforcement actions, “the SEC did not identify the securities involved or the rationale for their...
BBA pushes for crypto regulatory clarity in Massachusetts
20.9.2021
The Boston Blockchain Association has published crypto regulatory advisory guidelines for lawmakers in Massachusetts to consider
Nigerian Central Bank Threats Force Parallel Exchange Rate Tracker to Suspend Service
20.9.2021
Following threats from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the management of Abokifx, a website that tracks the Nigerian currency’s black market exchange rates, has announced the suspension of their daily updates. This suspension will remain in effect until Abokifx gets “better clarity...
US Infra Bill Provision May Force Crypto Users To Report USD 10K+ Transactions
20.9.2021
ns who receive any kind of digital asset, has so far escaped public or congressional scrutiny, the non-profit organization that aims to bring legal and regulatory clarity to the proof of stake industry
Hong Kong landlords lease to crypto exchanges following regulatory clarity
15.9.2021
Crypto businesses in Hong Kong need to have a local license and are restricted to offer services only to professional investors
Xiaomi India needs regulatory clarity to embrace crypto, says exec
23.8.2021
According to Xiaomi India managing director Manu Jain, cryptocurrency is an “extremely interesting” area that is doing “exceptionally well.”