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Crypto Industry Fights Back Against EU 'Unhosted Wallet' Propaganda
28.3.2022
The global crypto industry is increasingly fighting back in response to regulatory proposals they consider harmful to the sector’s future development.
Following the unsuccessful campaign by some European Parliament members to ban proof-of-work (PoW) consensus protocol-powered cryptoassets,...
US Senators Working on Broad-Based Crypto Regulation
28.3.2022
Two U.S. senators are working on a bipartisan, broad-based regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. “The work we’re doing is going to be a very complex and intensive review of the different aspects of this industry,” said one of the senators. US Senators to Introduce...
Tax man: India’s new tax policies could prove fatal for crypto industry
24.3.2022
India’s crypto tax policy is set to become law on March 24. However, stakeholders believe it could eradicate small-time traders and derail the thriving industry
First Mover Asia: With Finance Bill Vote, India Continues to Reckon With the Growing Crypto Industry; Bitcoin, Ether Tread Water
23.3.2022
The expected passage of a finance bill will include a steep crypto tax the industry says will discourage innovation and cost the country some of its technology talent
India’s Crypto Industry Fears Proposed Tax Rules Will Increase ‘Brain Drain’
23.3.2022
The new tax proposals are set to formally become law on Thursday amidst little hope that the government may soften the tax blow
Indian Crypto Industry Mulls Supreme Court Move as Tax Break Expectations Disappear
22.3.2022
The fading hope is that the government may reduce the 1% tax deducted at source, but expectations of a tax break on crypto capital gains have all but disappeared
Metria Network: Creating a Unique Unified Blockchain Infrastructure to Support Next-Gen dApps
21.3.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Metria Network, the much-awaited solution for the entire crypto industry will be within reach soon. The chain agnostic decentralized infrastructure is designed to meet the needs of new-age DeFi and NFT applications by overcoming the issues of scalability, interoperability,...
Bitcoin-Friendly Portugal Welcomes Refugees From Ukraine’s Crypto Sector, Report Reveals
21.3.2022
With a war raging in their homeland, thousands of Ukrainians, including many involved in the crypto space, have chosen Portugal as their new home. The country is an attractive destination, not only because of its warmer climate but also its relatively affordable cost of living and crypto-friendly...
Biden’s executive order promises great things for the crypto industry — Eventually
16.3.2022
A flurry of research and reporting is the first step toward a coherent crypto policy, while action remains months or years in the future
NCA wants regulation for coin mixers, but the crypto industry is already one step ahead
15.3.2022
The chief of NCA claimed that coin mixing services offer a layer of anonymity and protection to criminals looking to launder and wash their “dirty” funds
European Parliament votes against PoW ban, providing huge relief to the crypto industry
14.3.2022
The moderate version of the regulatory framework's draft prevailed in the ECON committee voting
EU Crypto Industry Calls to Arms as Bitcoin & Ethereum Ban In Cards Again
12.3.2022
France-based hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger sounded an alarm about a possible EU-wide ban on cryptoassets that are using the proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanism, calling people to contact members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and oppose the move....
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Ally or suspect? The war in Ukraine as a stress test for the crypto industry
12.3.2022
Crypto execs signal their readiness to comply with sanctions, but decentralization itself puts crypto in a vulnerable position
Chainalysis Launches Screening Tools Designed to Prevent Sanctions Evasion
11.3.2022
Blockchain forensics company Chainalysis is launching two tools that will allow crypto companies to deny sanctioned persons and entities access to their platforms. The move comes amid concerns that Russia may use cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions imposed due to its invasion of Ukraine....
South Korea Elects Crypto-Friendly President Who Vows to Deregulate Digital Asset Industry
11.3.2022
South Korean voters have elected a crypto-friendly president. Yoon Suk-yeol of the conservative People Power Party has vowed to deregulate the crypto industry and introduce favorable tax laws for crypto investors. “To realize the unlimited potential of the virtual asset market, we must...
Cornell Professor: Crypto Industry Could Benefit From Biden’s Executive Order, Regulations Provide Legitimacy
11.3.2022
A Cornell University economics professor says that President Joe Biden’s executive order on the regulation of cryptocurrency could benefit the industry. “Ultimately what these sorts of regulations provide to the industry is legitimacy,” said the professor. Cornell Professor...
Crypto Industry Welcomes Biden’s Executive Order — Expert Says ‘It’s About as Good as We Could Ask’
10.3.2022
Many people in the crypto industry welcome President Joe Biden’s executive order on crypto. A crypto regulatory expert says, “It’s about as good as we could ask.” Another sees the order as the federal government viewing “cryptocurrency as a legitimate, serious...
Crypto industry seeks to educate, influence US lawmakers as it faces increasing regulation
5.3.2022
Much like other activity in the digital asset space, crypto lobbying has been picking up during the past year
Crypto Industry’s Sanctions Woes on Full Display in MetaMask’s Venezuela Hiccup
4.3.2022
MetaMask and Infura raised Crypto Twitter’s ire after accidentally blocking some users from its service to comply with new U.S. sanctions
ERTHA Listing on ByBit
26.2.2022
Ertha Metaverse, one of blockchain gaming’s most talked about metaverses has today announced the listing of the ERTHA token on another of the crypto industry’s top exchanges – ByBit. With over 5 million registered users across the globe, ByBit is a fantastic fit for Ertha....