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NYDFS Chief Says Regulators Need to Develop a ‘21st Century Framework’ for Crypto
19.5.2022
New York’s top financial regulator believes the current approach to digital asset regulation – both at the state and federal level – is due for an update
The Dept. of Commerce has 17 questions to help develop a crypto framework
19.5.2022
The DoC’s series of 17 questions is set to be published on May 19 and asks for comments from the public that will inform the department’s creation of a regulatory framework for crypto businesses
Portugal to Tax Cryptocurrency Income According to Minister of Finance
17.5.2022
Portugal, one of the countries considered a crypto tax haven due to its absence of crypto-related taxation, is preparing to change this policy. Fernando Medina, minister of finance of Portugal, stated that the country is working on a framework to allow the taxation of cryptocurrency income gains...
S&P Global Ratings Forms DeFi Group to Build Out Crypto Framework
17.5.2022
Chuck Mounts will lead the DeFi group moving forward
Leaked report: South Korea to establish crypto framework by 2024
12.5.2022
The effort will include issuing guidance for NFTs and ICOs, expanding infrastructure and supporting CBDC research
US Lawmakers Push for Urgent Stablecoin Regulation — Fed Warns of Stablecoin Runs, Janet Yellen Cites UST Fiasco
11.5.2022
As U.S. lawmakers push for the urgent regulation of stablecoins, the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) and the Federal Reserve Board warn about the risks of stablecoin runs that threaten the country’s financial stability. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen brought up the terrausd...
California Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order on Crypto, Blockchain, and Web3
6.5.2022
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order on crypto and blockchain to create a comprehensive and harmonized framework for Web3 technology to thrive. “California is a global hub of innovation, and we’re setting up the state for success with this emerging...
Pakistan Forms Committees to Decide Whether Crypto Should Be Legalized or Banned
4.5.2022
The Pakistani government has formed three committees to decide whether to establish a legal framework for cryptocurrency or ban it. The committees will review all aspects of the cryptocurrency business and come up with recommendations on the country’s crypto policy. Committees Constituted...
Uzbekistan Publishes Crypto Regulation Framework, Assigns Supervising Agency
3.5.2022
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev set a regulatory framework for the country's crypto industry and assigned a newly renamed Perspective Projects Agency to oversee the industry
Uzbekistan's president issues decree to adopt special crypto framework
3.5.2022
The Republic of Uzbekistan is preparing to adopt a new crypto regulatory framework including a 7.5% income tax on crypto-related salaries
Central Bank of Cuba Introduces Specific Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulation
29.4.2022
The Cuban government has issued new regulations concerning the operation of virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in the country. In an official resolution, the Bank of Cuba establishes specific procedures that these individuals or companies must follow to operate legally in the country, after...
Central African Republic Has Adopted Bitcoin as Reference Currency — Office of the Presidency
28.4.2022
Following the confusion that surrounded initial reports, a senior staffer in the Central African Republic (CAR)’s presidency has now confirmed that bitcoin will become the country’s reference currency. First Country in Africa to Officially Adopt Bitcoin A press statement supposedly...
Framework Ventures allocates half of $400M fund to Web3 gaming
19.4.2022
Like DeFi in 2020, gaming is considered by many to be the next major growth play for the blockchain industry in 2022
Framework Ventures Launches $400M Fund to Back Web 3 Gaming, DeFi
19.4.2022
The crypto investment firm now has $1.4 billion in assets under management
Oman to Incorporate Real Estate Tokenization in Virtual Assets Regulatory Framework
17.4.2022
Real estate tokenization is set to be incorporated into Oman Capital Markets Authority (OCMA)’s virtual asset regulatory framework. According to an advisor with the authority, the tokenizing of real estate will open investment opportunities for local and foreign investors. Real Estate...
Brazilian Congress Aims to Pass Unified Crypto Framework in Coming Months
16.4.2022
The Brazilian Congress is trying to approve a cryptocurrency legal framework before the end of Q2. According to reports from local media, The proponents of the different law projects presented in the Senate and the Congress have stated they will seek the unification of the projects due to their...
Sega Hints at the Inclusion of NFT and Metaverse Elements in Its ‘Super Game’ Proposal
15.4.2022
Sega, the renowned game development company based in Japan, has hinted at the use of NFT (non-fungible token) and metaverse elements in its new game proposal. Dubbed “Super Game,” this new framework includes a series of AAA games that will use the new and existing IP (intellectual...
A New Era in EOS Development with the ENF Grant Framework
8.4.2022
The EOS Network Foundation (ENF) is devoted to uplifting devs, companies, and folks who want to build on the EOS blockchain. Already, the ENF has made big progress in facilitating community-driven initiatives to fix a range of difficulties, retain the talented, and add substantial value to the...
Treasury Secretary hints at regulatory framework to address potential risks in digital asset markets
7.4.2022
"Digital asset exchanges and other digital native intermediaries — they should be subject to appropriate forms of oversight,” said Janet Yellen
Top US Lawmaker Proposes Sweeping Stablecoin Regulation Framework
6.4.2022
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) introduced a bill to create a three-pronged regulatory framework for stablecoins on Wednesday