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Coinbase Concerned About 'Ongoing Regulation by Enforcement' in Australia
31.7.2024
Coinbase (COIN) is concerned about “ongoing regulation through enforcement” which is not “helpful to the overall direction of the industry” in Australia ahead of expected draft legislation, senior executives of the cryptocurrency exchange told CoinDesk
Blockchain Friendly Roberta Metsola Reelected as EU Parliament President
17.7.2024
In 2018, as a member of the European Parliament for Malta, she called for regulation on crypto and blockchain when needed, without stifling innovation
France Votes for Hung Parliament as Major Parties Fall Short of Majority
8.7.2024
The absence of an outright majority could hamper the passing of new legislation, including crypto regulations
German MP urges government to stop ‘hasty’ Bitcoin sell-off
5.7.2024
German MP Joana Cotar said the mass Bitcoin sell-off isn’t “sensible” and “productive” as it could be used to diversify treasury assets and protect against currency devaluation
Europe’s crypto industry can ‘sleep better at night’ with new parliament
16.6.2024
The European elections have formed a new EU Parliament that will rule for the next five years
Australia needs blockchain ‘more than ever’ to flip productivity freeze
11.6.2024
Australian Parliament Member Andrew Charlton said he believes blockchain technology could add $60 billion to the economy
Crypto Remains Sidelined as EU Election Kicks Off
6.6.2024
The election for new members of the European Parliament starts June 6, with results expected on June 9. The more than 700 MEPs shape and decide on new laws, and will be voted in as the EU's landmark Markets in Crypto Assets legislation starts coming into effect
Turkish Parliament Committee to Review Crypto Bill This Week
28.5.2024
The Turkish parliament’s Planning and Budget Committee will discuss a draft law this week that would require crypto asset service providers to obtain licenses and register. This move aims to enhance Turkey’s compliance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards. In 2021, FATF...
Turkey Takes Crypto Bill to Parliament, Aims to Bring Crypto Licensing to the Country
17.5.2024
The bill aims to introduce a licensing scheme for crypto firms, which will be handled by the CMB and bring the firms under the regulator's scope
Turkey’s Crypto Regulations Ready for Parliament, Draft Prioritizes Consumer Protection and Global Standards
13.5.2024
Lawmakers in Turkey are reportedly set to submit a draft law on crypto regulation to the parliament this week. The proposed regulations aim to reduce risks for people dealing with cryptocurrency.
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Ahead of EU Elections, Crypto Industry Pushes Blockchain Merits as Policy Focus Shifts to AI
30.4.2024
Industry watchers are hoping for a younger, tech-savvy cohort of politicians that can push innovation-friendly policy forward
EU Parliament Adopts Anti-Money Laundering Rules Package, Also Policing Crypto
26.4.2024
The new laws set up "enhanced" due diligence and customer checks for crypto firms
Algorand Foundation Joins UK Parliament’s Blockchain Advisory Board
22.4.2024
The Algorand Foundation aims to empower a dynamic, borderless, inclusive global ecosystem. It announced the most awaited news of being appointed to the Advisory Board of the APPGBlock (All Party Parliamentary Group on Blockchain Technologies). The representatives of the Algorand Foundation include...
UK Parliament Member Lisa Cameron Pushes For Greater Digital Skills Training, Blockchain Technology Partnerships
17.4.2024
UK Member of Parliament (MP) Lisa Cameron has called for increased digital skills training in order to increase the country’s “necessary talent pipeline,” the MP said in a debate Tuesday. Cameron's remarks come amidst the country's push to be at the forefront of Web3, AI, and blockchain...
IMF Urges Ukraine to Finalize Crypto Legislation, Government Official Reveals
6.4.2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Ukraine to finalize its crypto legislation, the country’s Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation for IT industry development has revealed. “In the face of war, we have to exploit the full range of opportunities and develop new sectors...
EU Sets Global Precedent with Comprehensive AI Regulation Act
14.3.2024
The European Union has again set a global precedent by unanimously passing a landmark bit of comprehensive legislation to govern AI: The AI Act. According to the official press release, ministers in the European Parliament passed the AI Act on Wednesday with 523 votes for, 46 against, and...
EU Parliament Approves New Sanctions Laws That Also Apply to Crypto
12.3.2024
The laws are to ensure sanctions rules are applied uniformly across the EU's 27 member states
Russian Parliament Set to Approve Use of ‘Digital Assets’ in International Payments
26.2.2024
Russian parliament members could this week approve legislation that will allow firms in the nation to use “digital financial assets” in the international payments space.
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Ukraine Set to Freeze Citizens’ Bank Accounts Who Sidestep War Draft – Can Crypto Help?
8.2.2024
On February 7, the Ukrainian parliament approved the first reading of a bill to enforce stricter regulations for mobilizing recruits into the military. It also proposed freezing bank accounts for those attempting to evade the country’s war draft. This dramatic move highlights the gravity...
Argentinian Authorities Introduce Bill to Drop Crypto Tax Opportunities
31.1.2024
The Argentinian government has drafted a bill that seeks to drop crypto tax opportunities for undeclared assets. These tax windows significantly reduce fees for undisclosed assets at the moment. The government led by pro-Bitcoin President Javier Milei pushed a bill titled “Law of Bases and Starting...