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Myanmar Military Government Proposes to Jail Digital Currency and VPN Users
25.1.2022
Myanmar’s military-ruled government is proposing to enact laws that will see users of virtual private networks (VPN) and digital currencies being jailed for up to three years. In addition, offenders will be made to pay fines of up to $2,800. Draft Bill Open for Comments Myanmar’s...
Chinese Local Gov’ts, Tech Firms Take Tentative Metaverse Steps
25.1.2022
Chinese government-run firms and local governments are starting to explore metaverse-related innovations – although they are proceeding with due caution, given the fact that the nation last year enacted its most stringent crypto crackdown to date.
With the rest of the tech world launching...
House members call for an end to lawmakers trading stocks — is crypto next?
24.1.2022
"This would end the potential corruption of lawmakers pursuing policy outcomes that benefit their portfolios,” said 27 members of the U.S. House of Representatives in a letter calling for a ban on stock trading
Law Decoded: When central banks seek public discussion, Jan. 17–24
24.1.2022
As the Federal reserve releases its position paper on CBDCs, the Russian Central Bank instigates yet another crypto ban scare
SEC Has Taken 97 Crypto Enforcement Actions So Far — Crypto a Top Priority for Chairman Gensler
24.1.2022
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has brought 97 cryptocurrency enforcement actions so far. Furthermore, the securities regulator has imposed approximately $2.35 billion in total monetary penalties against digital asset market participants. 97 Crypto Enforcement Actions Cornerstone...
Bitcoin Saw Inflows Again, Miner Bets Against Ethereum's PoS, Meta on Getting Metaverse 'Right' + More News
24.1.2022
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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Read More: Bitcoin Saw Inflows Again, Miner Bets Against Ethereum's PoS, Meta on Getting Metaverse 'Right' + More News
Ban Crypto, but Legalize Mining and Issue Gold-backed Stablecoin, Urges Top Russian MP
24.1.2022
Russian parliamentarians, government officials and finance chiefs remain deeply divided on the issue of crypto regulation – with a leading lawmaker indicating that crypto mining could soon be legalized, alongside a state-run, gold-backed stablecoin, while backing the idea of banning crypto...
No Developed Nation Bans Cryptocurrencies, Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Warns Russia
24.1.2022
Pavel Durov, founder of the messaging app Telegram, has criticized Bank of Russia’s proposal to impose a blanket ban on a range of crypto-related activities. Such move would stifle high-tech development and chase away blockchain specialists, Durov says. Durov Speaks Out Against Bank...
UBS Warns of Crypto Winter Amid Expectation of Fed Rate Hikes and Regulation
24.1.2022
UBS, Switzerland’s largest bank, has warned about a crypto winter where prices crash and may not recover for years. The bank’s analysts explained several major reasons affecting the prices of cryptocurrencies. UBS Expects Crypto Winter That Could Last Years Switzerland’s...
Biden Administration Preparing to Release Government-Wide Crypto Strategy: Report
24.1.2022
The Biden administration is reportedly drafting a government-wide cryptocurrency strategy as an executive order. The directive is expected to be presented to President Joe Biden in the coming weeks. The strategy could be released as soon as next month. US Government-Wide Crypto Strategy The Biden...
Vibe killers: Here are the countries that moved to outlaw crypto in the past year
23.1.2022
From Bolivia to China, governments sought to restrict crypto-related activity for various reasons and with different tools
Crypto and NFTs meet regulation as Turkey takes on the digital future
23.1.2022
Despite unclear — or even lack of — regulation and taxation of cryptocurrencies, Turkey is increasingly using digital assets amid high inflation
Crypto Tax Trends in 2022: Increased Reporting, Updated Rules, and a Wealth Tax Debate
23.1.2022
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Crypto isn’t a secret anymore, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the concerted efforts of various governments to make sure crypto traders pay taxes on their gains. 2021 saw an increasing movement towards the creation of taxation regimes for crypto, and 2022 might see more...
Russia May Allow Crypto Mining and Gold-Backed Stablecoins, Lawmaker Says
23.1.2022
Russia can legalize cryptocurrency mining and stablecoins backed by gold under government control, a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament has suggested. The statement comes after Bank of Russia proposed a wide-ranging ban on the use of cryptocurrencies, and their trading and mining. Mining...
Botswana Cryptocurrency Regulation: Government Set to Present Virtual Asset Bill to Parliament
22.1.2022
The Botswana government is set to present a “Virtual Asset Bill” to the country’s parliament, a move that could see it become one of the first countries in Africa to have laws regulating cryptocurrencies. Preventing the Proliferation of Risks Associated With Cryptos A Botswana...
Indonesian Religious Organization Issues Decree Forbidding Use of Crypto by Country’s Muslim Population
21.1.2022
Indonesia’s Tarjih Council and the Central Executive Tajdid of Muhammadiyah have issued a fatwa (decree) stipulating the illegality of cryptocurrency use or investment by the country’s Muslims. The fatwa points to the volatility as well as the lack of state backing as reasons...
Bulgaria's finance minister says country is exploring crypto payment options: report
21.1.2022
The government official added that he thought Bulgaria was unlikely to become a major hub for crypto miners, many of whom many are reportedly considering leaving Kazakhstan
Reuters: Binance was withholding information from regulators, repeatedly shunned own compliance department
21.1.2022
According to the investigation, the world's largest crypto exchange pursued growth while dodging regulatory scrutiny
Lawmakers explore Bitcoin mining efficiency, broader crypto policy issues during Congress hearing
21.1.2022
While we are unlikely to see immediate policy effects of the exchange, legislators got educated on a wide array of blockchain-related concepts and issues
Binance Has Been Witholding Information From Regulators, Claims Reuters
21.1.2022
Whilst claiming that it welcomes regulatory oversight, major crypto exchange Binance was acting against those same regulators, Reuters reported today.
Reuters says it conducted “dozens” of interviews with former senior employees of the exchange, as well as advisers and business partners,...