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EU officials considered Bitcoin trading ban to enforce proposed mining ban

22.4.2022
Previously unseen documents detailing the EU’s conversations around banning Bitcoin have come to light following a freedom of information request

Sweden, EU Discussed Bitcoin Proof-of-Work Ban: Report

21.4.2022
Documents released by German site suggest ongoing concern about the environmental impact of proof-of-work technology

Noncustodial Bitcoin wallets unbannable, says exec behind Trezor wallets

21.4.2022
There are a few ways for regulators to limit the usage of noncustodial wallets, but there is no way to ban it completely, SatoshiLabs CFO said

Republic of Ireland to Prohibit Political Cryptocurrency Donations

20.4.2022
The government of Ireland is preparing to ban political parties from accepting campaign donations in cryptocurrency. The move aims to block the perceived threat of Russian interference in the European nation’s elections against the backdrop of a clash between the West and Moscow over the...

Ireland bans political crypto donations on foreign interference fears

19.4.2022
A raft of new political and electoral integrity laws proposed in Ireland will see the banning of donations made in crypto to political parties in the country

Mozilla to Reinstate Crypto Donations — Organization Will Not Accept Proof-of-Work Cryptocurrencies

13.4.2022
During the first week of January, the software community Mozilla revealed it was pausing cryptocurrency donations after citing environmental concerns. 14 weeks later, Mozilla decided last week it will accept crypto donations again, but only from digital assets that leverage a proof-of-stake (PoS)...

YouTube Streamer With 6.9M Followers Banned After Valorant Tirade Clip Surfaces

7.4.2022
In maybe the swiftest escalation of 2022, gaming YouTuber and experimental rapper IShowSpeed was banned from Valorant (and other Riot Games titles) and potentially YouTube for demeaning a female player in Riot’s tactical hero shooter. IShowSpeed has since apologized for his behavior, saying he...

Abkhazia Extends Crypto Mining Ban Till End of Year

6.4.2022
Authorities in Abkhazia have decided to maintain a ban on cryptocurrency mining in the territory. The partially recognized republic in the South Caucasus is restricting the energy-intensive extraction of digital currencies, citing problems with power supply. Bitcoin Mining Remains Prohibited...

Russia Will Not Try to Ban Home Crypto Mining, Finance Ministry Official Indicates

3.4.2022
A high-ranking representative of the Ministry of Finance in Moscow sees no point in banning crypto mining in Russian households as it would be hard to restrict the activity. The top official also revealed that the department is currently finalizing regulations for the mining sector as part...

Is China’s apprehension to ban NFTs a hopeful sign for investors?

30.3.2022
China’s mixed signals regarding its local NFT industry have investors confused about where the local market may be headed

With inflation going through the roof, Sudan’s central bank cautions citizens against using crypto

29.3.2022
Sudanese financial regulator considers cryptocurrencies to be the source of “high risks" as the demand grows

European Union’s MiCA Proposal Progresses to Trilogue Stage Without Bitcoin Ban Provision

27.3.2022
The Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulatory package passed another potential hurdle this week and is moving to the next stage of the EU’s legislative process. Proponents of a controversial text prohibiting proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrencies, which was recently dropped from the draft...

EU Institutions to Continue MiCA Discussions Without Bitcoin Mining Ban Proposal

25.3.2022
As the European Parliament continues its work on the crypto-focused MiCA regulation, Stefan Berger, a German member in charge of shepherding the legislation, has announced that his mandate to lead inter-institutional talks on MiCA was not scrapped -- thus advancing the regulation towards...

European crypto regulatory framework goes to three-way consideration without PoW ban

25.3.2022
The EU parliament didn’t use its option to block the current version of MiCA that does not contain the hostile clause

Thailand Adopts Rules Restricting Cryptocurrency Payments From April

23.3.2022
Regulators in Thailand have decided to limit the use of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment. The authorities consider the country’s current payment system efficient and insist cryptos would only bring risks for the financial system, economy, people and businesses. Thailand SEC Issues...

After Watching Dr Disrespect Play Chess, Hikaru Nakamura Gets Banned On Twitch

23.3.2022
Popular chess streamer and Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura thought it would be okay to watch Dr Disrespect play chess on Twitch. He was wrong, it seems. A chess prodigy, the five-time US champion is one of the best in the world. At age ten, he was then the youngest American to beat an International...

Crypto Banned as a Payment Method in Thailand, Trading Intact

23.3.2022
Thailand has banned the use of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment for goods and services in the country, saying that their use could threaten financial stability and the national economy. According to a notice published on the website of Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...