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Nigerian crypto advocates push for regulatory reforms amid protests
1.8.2024
As the protest continues, whether crypto-specific demands will be integrated into the broader movement’s objectives remains to be seen
Nigerian crypto advocates push for regulatory reforms amid protests
1.8.2024
As the protest continues, whether crypto-specific demands will be integrated into the broader movement’s objectives remains to be seen
England’s Law Commission proposes new property category for crypto assets
31.7.2024
The Law Commission's final report advocates for legal reforms to better protect the unique features of digital assets
Project 2025: A Plan to Reform the US Federal Reserve and End Its ‘Monetary Dysfunction’
7.7.2024
According to “Project 2025,” initiated by the conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation, there is a strategy aimed at implementing conservative policies effectively within the first 180 days of the next U.S. Presidential Administration. An integral part of this plan, aside from...
Ron Wyden on FISA Reform and Crypto
26.6.2024
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) has been a long-standing member of the U.S. Senate, and was a sponsor or co-sponsor of several key pieces of legislation enabling broad adoption of the internet. More recently, he voted in favor of a House Resolution overturning the Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff...
Ethiopia takes first step toward CBDC in economic reform
17.6.2024
The country plans to have a legal framework and regulatory sandbox in place for CBDC introduction “as necessary.”
Salvadoran Government Introduces Bitcoin Banking Law Reform
16.6.2024
The Salvadoran government has presented an initiative to accelerate the inclusion of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in its investment banking sector. The banking law reform introduced to the National Assembly would allow private investors to constitute banks that can provide services in Bitcoin...
Utah Senator Seeks to Abolish Federal Reserve
14.6.2024
Republican Senator Mike Lee from Utah has introduced legislation to abolish the U.S. central bank and its Board of Governors. Lee contends that the U.S. Federal Reserve has “repeatedly failed” the American public and argues for its dissolution. Federal Reserve Targeted for Abolition by Senator Mike...
Nigeria reforms blockchain policy committee with fresh experts
22.5.2024
Inuwa said the committee’s strategic reconstitution would bring together a fresh wave of experienced professionals and leading minds in blockchain
Bitcoiners Seek Constitutional Reform to Allow Swiss National Bank to Purchase Bitcoin
24.4.2024
Yves Bennaïm, founder and chair of 2B4CH, a Swiss pro-Bitcoin think tank, is launching a popular initiative to amend the country’s constitution to allow its central bank to purchase and hold bitcoin. The initiative is also supported by Bitcoin Suisse President Luzius Meisser, who believes...
Japan’s Ruling Party Urges ‘Immediate’ Crypto Tax Reform
15.4.2024
Japan’s ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party, wants the government to carry out “immediate” crypto tax reforms.
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House Committee on Financial Services Explores Need for SEC Reform Amid Concerns Over Gensler’s Leadership
20.3.2024
House Committee members grilled SEC Chair Gary Gensler over concerns about regulatory overreach and lack of transparency. Calls for SEC reform are mounting, with critics citing insufficient feedback periods and a focus on social justice initiatives over the agency's core mission. Ranking member...
Argentine Senate Passes Reform Creating Cryptocurrency Entities Registry
19.3.2024
The Argentine Senate passed a law that creates a registry for any institution that offers cryptocurrency services in the country. The CNV, the Argentine securities enforcer, will manage this registry, which also establishes obligations for crypto companies to deliver personal information on their...
Beijing Censors Crypto Mining Activities to Strengthen Energy Conservation
5.2.2024
Beijing, China has further doubled down on crypto mining activities as a part of its revamped energy conservation implementation plan. Per a recent government notice, the Beijing Municipal Development and Reform Commission along with 11 other departments have implemented revised plan to further...
Spanish Treasury Proposes Tax Reform to Allow Cryptocurrency Seizures
5.2.2024
The Spanish Treasury is proposing a tax reform to allow the seizure of cryptocurrency assets when liquidating tax debts. According to local sources, the proposal would also allow the state administration to embargo these digital assets as it is giving the first steps by declaring electronic money...
Argentina’s Milei Administration Reverses Course on Crypto Tax Benefits Law
1.2.2024
Argentina’s President Javier Milei has decided to remove proposed crypto tax law from a controversial omnibus reform package in a bid to expedite the approval of a set of reforms. The bill, known as the “Ley Ómnibus” or the “Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom...
New York’s Bar Association Seeks Law Reform to Keep Crypto Market Lead
30.1.2024
New York City’s Bar Association has pitched an amendment to the law relating to emerging technologies aiming to see the city maintain its crypto market lead. The proposals on several issues were contained in its New York’s state Legislative Agenda released on Jan 29. The Bar seeks to amend lawsuits...
China Proposes Digital Yuan’s Accelerated Adoption in Beijing and Shanghai
23.1.2024
China authorities have proposed new policies to accelerate the adoption of digital yuan in designated districts in Beijing and Shanghai. According to Xinhua, China State Council’s General Office has announced a comprehensive reform initiative for Shanghai’s Pudong New Area, scheduled to...
Non-profit Better Markets Says Bitcoin ETFs Approval Will “Harm Investors, Markets, and Financial Stability”
11.1.2024
Source: Pixabay Better Markets, a non-profit organization that advocates for financial reform and more stringent financial regulations, has come out in stout opposition to the newly-approved spot Bitcoin ETFs. In a statement published on the Better Markets website on Wednesday, the organization’s...
Japanese Cabinet Approves Tax Reform Eliminating Unrealized Crypto Gains Tax for Companies
25.12.2023
The Japanese government has approved a tax reform that removes some crypto taxes for corporations and conglomerates. The reform, discussed since early December, removes the unrealized gains taxes on crypto holdings for companies, paving the way for them to hold crypto assets more consistently....