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Who’s Surprised by the SEC’s ‘Power Grab?’
4.5.2022
Something like $200 million in various cryptos were stolen, exploited or just plain burned over the past eight days. Given that, is it any wonder that regulators like Gary Gensler want closer oversight of the crypto sector?
Hester Peirce Pushes Back Against SEC’s Plans to Nearly Double Crypto Enforcement Staff
3.5.2022
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner Hester Peirce took to Twitter on Tuesday to voice her opposition to the addition of 20 new jobs on the regulatory agency’s crypto enforcement squad
La SEC suma personal para aumentar los esfuerzos contra estafas cripto
3.5.2022
El regulador de valores de los Estados Unidos planea contratar a otras 20 personas para vigilar las ofertas de monedas, los tokens no fungibles y las finanzas descentralizadas
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
SEC Extends Anti-Crypto Scam Efforts
3.5.2022
The U.S. securities enforcer will hire 20 extra staff to police coin offerings, non-fungible tokens and decentralized finance
Ohio's Senate Candidates Stake Out Crypto Positions
2.5.2022
While crypto policy is unlikely to sway the outcome of Tuesday’s primary, its mindshare among the candidates augurs well for the industry’s clout in the nation’s capital
What Mining Moratorium Could Really Mean for New York’s Crypto Industry
2.5.2022
The New York Senate is considering a bill that would ban new proof-of-work mining operations using non-renewable energy sources. The crypto industry fears it might harm the sector irreparably
Top EU Official Calls for Global Crypto Agreement
2.5.2022
Europe and the U.S. should work together to protect investors and limit environmental harm, Mairead McGuinness said
India Includes Crypto Businesses in New Rules for Cyber Security
2.5.2022
The move is seen as a positive step that gives clarity to the crypto industry on several fronts
Brazilian Senate Approves Cryptocurrency Law Project
30.4.2022
The Brazilian Senate has approved a recently presented cryptocurrency policy, advancing the project to discussions in the deputy chamber. The proposal will have to be greenlighted by the deputies of Congress and signed by President Jair Bolsonaro to be approved as law. The project presented is...
Panamá aprueba ley cripto que regula transacciones y aplica exenciones impositivas
29.4.2022
El proyecto de ley regula el comercio de criptomonedas y les aplica 0% de impuestos a las ganancias de capital
Swiss National Bank Owns No Bitcoin, but Could Buy in the Future, Chair Says
29.4.2022
Buying the cryptocurrency technically feasible, but didn't meet norms, Thomas Jordan said
Banks Don’t Need Extra Crypto Protections Yet, EU Regulator Says
29.4.2022
The European Banking Authority said it will kick off work to map out crypto activities and spot new financial risks this year
International Tax Consortium Lists ‘Red Flag Indicators’ of Fraud in NFT Marketplaces
29.4.2022
The guidance, which is the first of its kind from the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement, lists both strong and moderate indicators of fraud
Belgian Registration for New Crypto Firms Kicks In on Sunday
29.4.2022
Existing wallet providers have until June 1 to notify under the anti-money laundering law
US Labor Department Has ‘Grave Concerns’ About Fidelity’s Plan for Bitcoin in 401(k) Retirement Plans, Wall Street Journal Reports
29.4.2022
The Labor Department is scheduled to meet with Fidelity to express concerns
India’s Decision on Crypto Regulation Will Not Be Rushed, Says Finance Minister
29.4.2022
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says that the country’s crypto policy will not be rushed. “Our intention is in no way to hurt the ecosystem, or to even say that we don’t need it,” she added. Finance Minister on Indian Crypto Regulation India’s finance...
Panama's Crypto Law: No Legal Tender, but Digital Assets Exempt From Capital Gain Tax
28.4.2022
The sponsor of the freshly-passed legislation spoke on Twitter spaces on Thursday afternoon
US Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Give CFTC Crypto Spot Market Oversight
28.4.2022
U.S. Representatives Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) reintroduced the Digital Commodity Exchange Act Thursday, which would create a comprehensive national framework for digital assets and give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission a greater role in overseeing the sector
Panama Legislature Passes Bill Regulating Crypto
28.4.2022