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EU Parliament to ‘Vote on Adopting the Regulation on MiCA’ — Expert Says Industry Needs Legal Clarity
3.12.2022
In a recent statement, the European Parliament said its members would shortly “vote on adopting the regulation on markets in crypto-assets (MiCA).” According to the parliamentary body’s think tank, the envisaged regulations are expected to provide “legal certainty...
Uzbekistan Approves Rules for Issuance and Circulation of Crypto Assets
3.12.2022
The authority responsible for crypto oversight in Uzbekistan has determined the order of issuing and circulating digital assets in the country. The main reason behind the move is to establish a mechanism that would allow local companies to attract capital through coins and tokens. Uzbekistan...
US Lawmakers Say Any Digital Dollar Must Be Open, Permissionless, and Private
3.12.2022
Nine U.S. lawmakers have raised concerns regarding the U.S. central bank digital currency project led by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. The lawmakers stressed: “Any U.S. CBDC must be open, permissionless, and private.” Congressmen Say Any US CBDC Must Be Open, Permissionless,...
US Senator: Bitcoin Is a Commodity — ‘There Is No Dispute About This’
3.12.2022
U.S. Senator John Boozman says bitcoin, although a cryptocurrency, is a commodity in the eyes of the federal courts and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman. He stressed that exchanges where commodities are traded, including bitcoin, must be regulated and the Commodity Futures...
South Korean judge dismisses arrest warrants for Terra co-founder Do Kwon's former associates
2.12.2022
Judge Hong Jin-Pyo reportedly said there was little risk of Shin Hyun-seong or other Terra associates destroying evidence related to the case against the platform
Dems and Reps join forces to pressure SBF to testify before Congress
2.12.2022
“Your willingness to talk to the public will help the company's customers, investors, and others," said House Financial Services Committee chair Maxine Waters, addressing SBF
CFTC Chair Walks Back on Previous Statements Regarding Ethereum, Says Only Bitcoin is Commodity – Regulation Hammer Coming Down?
2.12.2022
Only bitcoin (BTC) should be considered a commodity for regulatory purposes, and not ethereum (ETH), Rostin Behnam, chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), said in a recent speech....
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Crypto Is at ‘Brick Wall Stage' and Needs ‘Right Balance’ of Regulation, Says Legal Expert
2.12.2022
Pennsylvania State University Dickinson Law Professor Tonya Evans discusses why the ecosystem is in need of thoughtful regulation from lawmakers on Capitol Hill
Legal team for 3AC liquidators blast founders for shifting blame to FTX, media blitz amid bankruptcy
2.12.2022
In a bankruptcy court hearing, lawyers for 3AC creditors asserted the firm's founders "repeatedly fail to engage" with liquidators, but weren't shy about talking to the media
South African Government to Add Crypto Entities to ‘List of Accountable Institutions’
2.12.2022
According to the South African government, crypto entities — or businesses whose activities include the exchange or transfer of crypto assets — are set to be included in the list of so-called accountable institutions starting Dec. 19. Businesses that convert one crypto asset to another or that...
New York proposes to charge crypto companies for regulating them
2.12.2022
The proposal is led by DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris who is looking for public feedback on the move as the regulator looks to gain further oversight controls
Cryptocurrency Law Approved in Brazil — Green Mining Tax Exemptions and Asset Segregation Issues Left Out
1.12.2022
A cryptocurrency law, which had been in discussion for several months, has been approved by the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil after having shed some of the changes presented by the Senate. The proposal left out two planned tax exemptions for green mining operations and the issue of segregating...
NYDFS proposes regulation to assess costs of 'supervision and examination' for licensed crypto firms
1.12.2022
Though some crypto firms operate in New York with a BitLicense, many including NYC Mayor Eric Adams have criticized the licensing regime as a difficult barrier to cross
We could use crypto regulation after FTX — but let's start with basic definitions
1.12.2022
Congress should start by addressing what cryptocurrencies are securities and what are commodities
Italy to impose 26% capital gains tax on crypto profits
1.12.2022
The 26% capital gains tax will be imposed on cryptocurrency trading profits larger than 2000 euros ($2,062.3)
Bitcoin price volatility expected ahead of Friday’s $430M BTC options expiry
1.12.2022
Here is why Bitcoin bears stand to profit from this week’s $430 million BTC options expiry
Rostin Behnam points to CFTC-regulated LedgerX as success story amid FTX collapse
1.12.2022
"The customer property at LedgerX — the CFTC regulated entity — has remained exactly where it should be, segregated and secure," said Rostin Behnam in a hearing on FTX's failures
Crypto and Capitulation — Is there a silver lining? Watch Market Talks on Cointelegraph
1.12.2022
Join us as we discuss the current state of the crypto market and whether there could actually be a silver lining to capitulation. Hosting the show will be Ray Salmond, head of markets at Cointelegraph, and our special guest this week is Magdalena Gronowska
NYDFS Proposes Regulation Allowing It to Charge Crypto Companies in New York for Supervision Costs
1.12.2022
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) published a proposed regulation on Thursday that lays out how the state regulator would assess New York-regulated crypto companies for costs associated with their supervision
CFTC chief says Bitcoin is the only commodity in the wake of FTX collapse
1.12.2022
CFTC has faced a lot of scrutiny in the wake of FTX collapse due to its ties with the crypto exchange and SBF’s efforts to put the committee as the key oversight body for crypto