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EU Parliament to ‘Vote on Adopting the Regulation on MiCA’ — Expert Says Industry Needs Legal Clarity
3.12.2022
In a recent statement, the European Parliament said its members would shortly “vote on adopting the regulation on markets in crypto-assets (MiCA).” According to the parliamentary body’s think tank, the envisaged regulations are expected to provide “legal certainty...
After Months at Arm’s Length, Senate’s Brown Opens Door for Crypto Legislation
30.11.2022
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, has widely been seen as the linchpin of legislation to set up oversight of the cryptocurrency industry. While his crypto suspicions have been clear in hearings, his plans for specific bills remained quiet until now
New York Mayor Supportive of Mining Restrictions but Maintains Crypto Hub Objective
28.11.2022
Mayor of New York City Eric Adams took a supportive, if somewhat veiled, stance on the partial crypto mining ban imposed in the state. A law signed by fellow Democrat and New York Governor Kathy Hochul temporarily limits the minting of digital currencies using fossil fuels. New York Mayor...
Russia Prepares to Create Government-Controlled Crypto Exchange
24.11.2022
Lawmakers in Russia are drafting legislation that would allow the establishment of a “national cryptocurrency exchange,” local media unveiled. Coins now circulate outside of government oversight and the Russian state is losing budget revenues in the billions of rubles, pointed out one of...
Kenyan legislation establishes crypto taxation, creates consumer protections
21.11.2022
The country’s first effort at crypto regulation amends the country’s Capital Markets Law to define crypto as a security and establish reporting, tax and other requirements
New Council at Ukraine’s Securities Watchdog to Draft Crypto Taxation Regulations
21.11.2022
A special council under Ukraine’s securities regulator will be tasked to develop rules for crypto taxation in the country. The new body will be also responsible for coordinating the regulation of various crypto activities and adjustments to the applicable legislation. Advisory Board to Take...
American CryptoFed registration at risk as SEC alleges filing anomalies
20.11.2022
The SEC instituted administrative proceedings against American CryptoFed to determine the issuance of a stop order which would retract its registration and bar sales of in-house tokens, Ducat and Locke
Amendments to Russia’s Digital Asset Law Aim to Allow Mining, Ban Crypto Exchange and Ads
19.11.2022
Russian lawmakers have proposed changes to the current law “On Digital Financial Assets” in order to regulate crypto mining while banning the circulation of cryptocurrencies in the country. The legislation also prohibits the non-targeted advertising of crypto-related products and services....
Russia Could Legalize Crypto Mining by Jan 1, 2023 – As Long as This Happens
18.11.2022
Russia may finally legalize crypto mining – after the government’s chief crypto legislation architect announced the rollout of a bill that could come into force on January 1, 2023.
Speaking to RIA Novosti, the head of the State Duma’s Committee on the Financial Markets, Anatoly Aksakov, stated...
US Sen. Warren and Durbin demand answers from Bankman-Fried and his successor at FTX
17.11.2022
Two crypto-unfriendly Democratic senators have sent a letter to the executives with a list of detailed and penetrating questions about the behavior of Bankman-Fried and his businesses
US Lawmaker Urges SEC to ‘Take Decisive Action’ to Regulate Crypto Industry — Plans to Examine Options for Federal Legislation
16.11.2022
U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to “take decisive action to put an end to the regulatory gray area in which the crypto industry has operated.” He added that he plans to work with his colleagues in Congress in the coming weeks...
The ‘SBF Bill’: What’s in the Crypto Legislation Backed by FTX Founder
15.11.2022
The swift and surprising collapse of FTX last week continues to send shockwaves across the crypto industry and beyond – and Capitol Hill is not immune
US lawmaker blames 'billionaire crypto bros' for delayed legislation
14.11.2022
The collapse of FTX has raised alarm bells across Washington D.C
Bank of Russia Sets Out to Regulate Digital Asset Taxation, Exchange, Still Opposed to Crypto
13.11.2022
The Central Bank of Russia supports the development of digital financial assets but remains opposed to legalizing crypto payments, its top management has reiterated. The monetary authority is now working on a set of regulatory proposals that will be submitted to parliament by the end of the year....
Indonesia to Change Crypto Regulators as Part of Plan for Stricter Oversight
11.11.2022
The government of Indonesia wants to assign crypto supervision to the Asian nation’s financial watchdog in order to ensure better protection for investors. The move is part of a planned overhaul of regulations in the sector aimed at increasing oversight of the expanding digital assets market....
Brussels to Put Out Digital Euro Law Shortly, ECB’s Lagarde Says
10.11.2022
The European Commission is going to present a legislative proposal for a digital euro in the near future, President of European Central Bank Christine Lagarde has indicated. EU legislators are expected to define the new currency’s legal tender status and determine its privacy features....
US Midterm Elections: Outcome Will Decide the Future of Crypto Legislation – Republicans to Gain Majority?
8.11.2022
The US midterm elections are underway, and the outcome could have a larger impact on the future of crypto regulation than most people believe....
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MiCA legislation good news for crypto players: Binance Europe VP
8.11.2022
The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets legislation could create an easier environment for exchanges to operate in, according to Binance’s VP of Europe
EU Delays Vote on MiCA Crypto Legislation Until February
4.11.2022
Technical issues in the lengthy text are set to delay the start of the licensing regime under the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation
Russia Plans to Allow Mining of Any Cryptocurrency, Lawmaker Unveils
2.11.2022
Newly proposed legislation aims to permit the minting of any cryptocurrency in Russia, a prominent lawmaker has revealed. While the draft law states that the circulation of the minted coins should take place outside Russian jurisdiction, an upcoming bill provides for their use under “experimental...