Search
Cyprus SEC Blacklists 7 Investment and Crypto-Related Websites
11.8.2020
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission blacklists another batch of allegedly illegal firms offering crypto and FX trading
Blockchain to Play ‘Essential Role’ in Farming Supply Chains, Says US Government
11.8.2020
An agency attached to the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it expects blockchain will play an important role in the sector's supply chains
Russia’s New Crypto Analytics System to Track Dash and Monero
11.8.2020
Dubbed “Transparent Blockchain,” Russia’s new crypto analytics system is designed to fight illicit activity related to crypto
What Would the Re-Election of Alexander Lukashenko Mean for Crypto?
11.8.2020
A contested election between president Alexander Lukashenko and Svetlana Tikhanovskaya leaves the future of crypto in Belarus in limbo
Russian Rail Network Could Join the Blockchain Adoption Wave
10.8.2020
Russia may soon have a Blockchain-powered railway if Sergey Vinogradov gets his way
China: Loudi City Mayor Promotes Blockchain to Fight Crime
10.8.2020
Blockchain is making further inroads with municipal authorities in China, as the mayor of Loudi supports its use to combat crime
South Korea’s Largest Bank Unveils Bitcoin Custody Services
9.8.2020
KB Kookmin Bank (KB), the largest commercial bank in South Korea, has agreed on a deal with blockchain venture fund Hashed and crypto exchange Cumberland Korea to offer bitcoin custody services. In January, the government-owned bank filed its trademark application for digital assets custody with...
Russia Is Set to Create a New Regime for Tokenized Securities
8.8.2020
The new Russian “crypto” law provides a regulatory regime for tokenized securities and has no regulation for cryptocurrencies
An Official North Dakota Cryptocurrency Could Be on the Horizon
7.8.2020
Following the early 2019 initiation of North Dakota's deep dive into blockchain use cases, a state representative who was a leader in the study, mentioned a future digital asset concept for the region
Authorities Find Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farm in Kyrgyzstan Free Economic Zone
7.8.2020
Government authorities and executives at Free Economic Zone “Bishkek” are reportedly involved in running a large-scale illegal mining farm
Kazakhstan May Tax Crypto Mining At a Flat-Rate of 15%
6.8.2020
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of the Economy wants to tax crypto mining in an effort to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic
Reviving Tourism and User Privacy Via Blockchain-Based ID Systems
6.8.2020
Blockchain could be key for ensuring user privacy in COVID-19 contact-tracing apps
China’s State-Run Banks Reportedly Testing Wallet for Digital Yuan
6.8.2020
State-owned commercial banks in China are reportedly testing a wallet for the country's forthcoming digital yuan
Bitcoin P2P Trading Soars in India as New Exchange Launches
6.8.2020
Bitcoin P2P trading volume in India has been growing rapidly, hitting record highs over the past weeks. Meanwhile, a new P2P trading platform has launched in India as the crypto industry awaits the government’s decision on a cryptocurrency law. P2P Trading Volume Soars in India Peer-to-peer...
IRS Tax Warnings on Ethereum’s Fifth Anniversary
5.8.2020
Since the time Ethereum was born, the crypto-tax landscape has dramatically changed, and that is where we are now
Indian Government Actively Working Towards New Crypto Ban
5.8.2020
Five months after Indian courts lifted the blanket ban on crypto, an official said the government is considering a new law banning crypto
Congresspeople Call on IRS to Take It Easy on Taxing Staking Rewards
4.8.2020
Several of the more crypto-forward members of Congress have asked the IRS to sharpen up its guidance on taxing staking rewards
Twitter Hack Shows That Crypto Is Easier to Investigate Than Fiat, Say Industry Law Experts
4.8.2020
A panel of compliance experts from the crypto industry agreed that law enforcement and institutional finance have been hearing more positive narratives about crypto
Government Official Updates Progress of India’s Cryptocurrency Law
4.8.2020
A government official has reportedly confirmed that a “note” regarding the legal framework for cryptocurrency in India has been forwarded to related ministries for inter-ministerial discussions. It would then be presented to the cabinet for approval. Status of Indian Crypto Bill...
Bitcoin Will Get Stronger After Crisis, Says US Congressman Emmer
4.8.2020
United States Representative Tom Emmer is confident about the bright future of Bitcoin and blockchain technology