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Indian Government Confirms Crypto Bill Is Being Finalized — Existing Laws Inadequate
9.2.2021
The Indian government has spoken about the cryptocurrency bill again. This time, the minister of state for finance has clarified the status of the crypto bill that is expected to be introduced in parliament during the current session. Indian Ministry of Finance Clarifies Crypto Bill Status...
Miami mayor aiming for 'the most progressive crypto laws'
7.2.2021
“We want to make sure that we believe that if all things are equal, we win," said Mayor Francis Suarez
Argentinian Province Introduces Sweeping Crypto Tax Laws
5.2.2021
The central province of Córdoba, Argentina, appears to have had enough of waiting for the national government to act on crypto tax – and has instead moved to introduce a local tax on the crypto activities of its residents.
Per CBA24n, the provincial legislature has voted in favor of a new bill that...
Former UK Cyber Intelligence Official Pushes for Law Change to Stop Bitcoin Ransomware Payments
27.1.2021
A former U.K. cybersecurity chief has raised concerns that ransomware incidents are close to “getting out of control.” Ciaran Martin has also called for laws to prevent people from paying bitcoin to cybercriminals. Former Official Claims Most of the Cybercriminals Are Based in Russia...
Florida class action lawsuit alleges Ripple violated securities laws
27.1.2021
Already facing a suit from the U.S. SEC, Ripple is now accused of violating securities laws in Florida
Lawyers Take Aim at Russia’s Crypto Legislation
26.1.2021
Russian legal experts have criticized the nation’s crypto laws, suggesting that courts in the country have struggled when dealing with crypto in the past – and hinting that recent legislation may have done little to lift the legal fog surrounding how tokens are policed.
Per a report from media...
Former UK Cybersecurity Chief Says Laws Needed to Stop Ransomware Pay Outs
25.1.2021
“People are paying bitcoin to criminals and claiming back cash” via insurance claims, Ciaran Martin said
The United States updates its crypto AML/CFT laws
24.1.2021
The U.S. Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism laws: Where will these updates lead the crypto space?
IMF Says Only 23% of Central Banks Can Legally Issue Digital Currencies
17.1.2021
Researchers at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have examined the central bank laws of 174 IMF members to answer the question of whether a digital currency is really money. They found that of all the central banks studied, only about 23%, or 40 central banks, “are legally allowed...
Kyrgyzstan's central bank opens up crypto draft laws to public discussion
6.1.2021
The central bank of The Kyrgyz Republic has drafted regulations that recognize cryptocurrency exchanges in the country for the first time
Covid Relief Bill Still Includes Felony Streaming Act, But Twitch Streamers Are Probably Safe
22.12.2020
Earlier this month, Republican senator Thom Tillis managed to graft an act that would turn streaming copyrighted material into a felony onto the much-debated omnibus spending bill, which also includes a paltry second covid relief check, among many other things. After even more debate (and many...
The Physics of Tenet Is Shaky, but It Still Kicks Ass
17.12.2020
“Don’t try to understand it,” a scientist tells the protagonist of Tenet, as she briefly explains the physics of Christopher Nolan’s $205-million, time-traveling spy thriller. Sure, the physics is often unrealistic and confusing, but it’s fascinating. And with its many Easter eggs, Tenet sets...
Proposed U.S. Law Could Slap Twitch Streamers With Felonies For Broadcasting Copyrighted Material
10.12.2020
The United States government is, as we all know, extremely functional. It’s so functional, in fact, that it regularly struggles to pass spending bills in order to prevent itself from shutting down. The latest “must-pass” bill, like many of its predecessors, includes controversial measures that...
Russia to Recognize Bitcoin as Property With Legal Protection
30.11.2020
The Russian prime minister has outlined the government’s plans to amend existing laws to recognize cryptocurrency as property. This means bitcoin owners will have the legal rights to defend and recoup their cryptocurrencies in court. Russia to Recognize Bitcoin as Property During...
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2.11.2020
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Peru is studying crypto exchanges to figure out future laws
28.10.2020
The pandemic is not stopping Peru's lawmakers from testing ways of regulating the crypto industry
Swiss gov’t starts consultation process for blockchain laws
19.10.2020
The Swiss government will enforce new blockchain laws in less than a year
Japan must amend central bank laws to issue digital yen, says official
12.10.2020
Japan is getting more serious about the digital yen
US attorney general releases guidelines for enforcing crypto laws
8.10.2020
Regulation and guidance continue to come in hot from the land of the free
ICO Aftermath: US Rules in Favour of SEC in $100M KIK Case – SALT to Reimburse Claimants From 2017 ICO
1.10.2020
A US court has ruled in favour of the US SEC after the regulator’s filing of a motion seeking summary judgment against Kik for violating the country securities laws. Kik, which raised $100 million from 2017 ICO, had filed its own motion of summary judgment but the court refused to grant this....