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US infrastructure law could brace up digital assets — but first some fixes
3.12.2021
Assuming a fix for its troublesome language, the bill might eventually prove a boon — another sign “digital assets are here to stay.”
India’s Cabinet Note Indicates No Crypto Ban — Government Will Regulate Crypto Assets: Report
3.12.2021
India is no longer planning to ban cryptocurrency, a cabinet note circulated by the government reportedly indicates. Activities relating to crypto assets will be regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Crypto Will Not Be Banned in India, Cabinet Note Indicates Despite...
Alternative Investments Like Crypto Form Half of Russian Non-Qualified Investors’ Portfolios
2.12.2021
Investments in alternative assets such as cryptocurrencies account for over half of the portfolio of non-qualified Russian investors, a recently held survey has indicated. Almost half of them consider digital currencies like bitcoin as a potential hedge. Cryptocurrencies Outperform Traditional...
$7.5 Million NFT Collection Accused of Using Art Without Permission Threatened by Legal Action
1.12.2021
While non-fungible token (NFT) assets have been extremely popular in 2021, there’s been a slew of issues tied to the ecosystem as well. A recent report indicates that roughly a dozen artists are considering taking legal action against an NFT collection called “Art Wars” because...
House committee announces crypto CEOs will testify at Dec. 8 hearing on digital assets
1.12.2021
The hearing, named Digital Assets and the Future of Finance: Understanding the Challenges and Benefits of Financial Innovation in the United States, is the latest from Congress to explore the issues concerning crypto assets
Putin Warns Cryptocurrencies Carry Risks, Admits They May Have Future
1.12.2021
Russian President Vladimir Putin has again spoken about cryptocurrencies, noting the “high risks” associated with the virtual assets. However, the Russian leader has also acknowledged that digital currencies may have a future and it’s necessary to follow their development....
Grayscale Launches Solana Trust — Company Now Manages $54 Billion Across 16 Crypto Investment Funds
1.12.2021
Grayscale Investments has launched a solana trust. The company now has nearly $54 billion in total assets under management. The new trust, which is the company’s 16th crypto investment product, will solely invest in solana (SOL). The CEO of Grayscale said that investors are increasingly...
Finance Committee Approves Legislation Delaying Crypto Tax in South Korea
30.11.2021
Changes meant to postpone the introduction of a tax on virtual assets such as cryptocurrencies in South Korea have been approved by an important parliamentary committee. The draft legislation seeks to delay Seoul’s plan to impose a 20-percent levy on gains from crypto transactions. Ahead...
BIS Innovation Hub partners with Fed to support analysis of digital assets
29.11.2021
Jerome Powell cited CBDCs and digital assets in his speech to open the New York Innovation Center at the Federal Reserve's local offices
Bitcoin AUM falls 9.5% to record largest monthly pullback since July
28.11.2021
The Bitcoin assets under management (AUM) market fell 9.5% to $48.7 billion in November while altcoin-based crypto funds such as Ether saw their AUM rise 5.4% to $16.6 billion
The Holy Grail for crypto traders: Consistent average returns over 5%
27.11.2021
Over 2,000 data points consistently demonstrate a singular truth: Crypto asset prices tend to increase when this quant algorithm identifies bullish conditions
Stablecoin Economy Surges Past $150B, Stablecoins Command Over 50% of Global Crypto Trade Volume
26.11.2021
A great number of digital currencies have swelled in value this year and as the end of 2021 approaches, the market capitalization of all 11,000+ crypto assets in existence is roughly $2.6 trillion. These days, it’s safe to say that dollar-pegged tokens, otherwise known as stablecoins, have...
Russian Parliament Sets Up Working Group on Cryptocurrency Regulations
26.11.2021
A working group on cryptocurrencies and related activities will soon begin to meet at the State Duma, the lower house of Russian parliament. Its members are expected to take on the task of clarifying various regulatory aspects related to digital financial assets such as the legalization of mining...
Uzbekistan Allows Residents to Trade Cryptocurrencies on Local Exchanges
26.11.2021
Changes to the rules governing activities of crypto exchanges in Uzbekistan now allow residents to trade coins on licensed platforms. Uzbekistanis could previously only sell their digital assets. The new provisions also regulate the issuance of tokens and their listing. Uzbekistan Loosens...
New German government cites crypto in coalition agreement
26.11.2021
The new German coalition is aiming to make the “European financial market supervisory law” fit for crypto-assets and businesses
MetaWars Launchpad Revolutionizing the GameFi Industry as the ‘First’ Cross-Game Metaverse Launchpad
25.11.2021
PRESS RELEASE. MetaWars is the first project to unite the world of metaverses – with the first of its kind MetaWars Launchpad portal. For the first time, players will be able to build portals that transfer characters, currencies, and assets between game worlds. This builds on Meta...
Bank of Russia Pushes to Introduce Liability for Illegal Use of Digital Assets
24.11.2021
The monetary authority in Moscow, the Bank of Russia, wants those who use cryptocurrencies against the law to be held accountable. The financial regulator has proposed the introduction of legal liability for some operations with digital assets which it considers illegal. Central Bank of Russia Aims...
Major League Soccer Star Kieran Gibbs Reveals Plans to Convert 50% of His Salary Into Bitcoin
24.11.2021
The Inter-Miami CF (IMCF) Major League Soccer (MLS) star Kieran Gibbs has announced the player plans to convert half of his salary into bitcoin. Gibbs will leverage the crypto finance firm XBTO in order to convert his salary and avoid heavy fees. Inter-Miami CF’s Left-Back Kieran Gibbs...
South Korea financial authority rules that NFTs are taxable
23.11.2021
Korean lawmakers plan to impose taxes on NFTs after classifying them as virtual assets
Monthly NFT Metrics Dive Bomb, NFT Sales Measured in USD Slip 16%
23.11.2021
Non-fungible token (NFT) sales have dropped considerably during the last month as cryptocurrency values have seen significant losses in recent times. NFT sales saw a quick spike when a number of crypto assets neared all-time price highs in mid-November, but sales quickly plummeted back down...