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Putin Obliges Election Candidates to Report Crypto Holdings Outside Russia
11.5.2022
President Vladimir Putin has approved amendments to his own decree requiring Russian citizens running for office to declare their property abroad. The updated regulation lists cryptocurrencies among the assets that candidates should report to the state. President Putin Requires Russian Officials...
Argentinian Digital Bank Brubank Includes Crypto Purchases in Its Platform
5.5.2022
Brubank, one of the first Argentinian digital banks approved by the central bank of the country, is getting into the cryptocurrency business. The company announced it is now allowing customers to make cryptocurrency investments via its platform, giving them the ability to purchase crypto assets...
National Bank of Ukraine Temporarily Bans Cross-Border Crypto Purchases With Hryvnia
22.4.2022
The central bank of Ukraine has introduced additional restrictions on international transactions that will prevent Ukrainians from buying crypto assets abroad with the national fiat. The measures are intended to reduce capital outflow amid an ongoing military conflict with Russia. Ukraine Citizens...
Ukraine's Central Bank Bans Crypto Purchases in Local Currency
22.4.2022
Ukraine's central bank has banned the purchase of cryptocurrency using the country's local currency, invoking martial law which has been in effect since the invasion by Russia
Bill ‘On Digital Currency’ Caps Crypto Investments for Russians, Opens Door for Payments
18.4.2022
Russia’s recently revised bill “On Digital Currency” limits crypto purchases for non-qualified investors while providing legal ground for some cryptocurrency payments, according to local media. The draft law, proposed by the Russian finance ministry, also introduces strict...
Indonesian Government Sets Crypto Tax at 0.1% to Be Levied Starting in May
4.4.2022
The Indonesian government has decided to tax capital gains income from crypto investments at 0.1% starting in May. In addition, value-added tax (VAT) of the same rate will be levied on crypto purchases. Indonesia to Start Taxing Crypto Income at 0.1% The Indonesian Directorate General of Taxes,...
Bank of Russia Has Tools to Restrict Crypto Investments, Governor Hints
19.12.2021
The Central Bank of Russia has reaffirmed its opposition to cryptocurrency investments citing the volatility of the digital assets as a key motive for its conservative stance. Governor Elvira Nabiullina has recently indicated that the regulator has the means to restrict them. Nabiullina Insists...
Russia to Decide Between Full Ban and Legalization of Crypto Investments, Trade
17.12.2021
Authorities in Russia are discussing two very different approaches to the regulation of cryptocurrencies and related activities. While the Bank of Russia is reportedly seeking to introduce a ban on buying crypto assets, lawmakers are moving forward with efforts to adopt rules for mining, exchange...
Kazakhstan Caps Most Retail Investors’ Crypto Purchases at USD 1,000 a Month
4.11.2021
Regulators in Kazakhstan have limited the amount of money retail investors can spend on crypto purchases on domestic exchanges....
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Russia aims to limit crypto purchases by non-accredited investors
7.10.2021
The Bank of Russia also wants to slow down transactions to crypto exchanges to prevent “emotional” crypto purchases
30-somethings led crypto purchases at South Korean exchanges in 2021
30.8.2021
The increased trading volume comes following the country's Financial Services Commission requiring crypto trading platforms to register as digital asset service providers before Sept. 24
Kazakhstan to reportedly allow banks to process crypto purchases
27.7.2021
A new project in Kazakhstan aims to enable local crypto businesses to provide crypto investment services legally
Safello Partnership Enables Direct Crypto Purchases From Users’ Bank Accounts
18.2.2021
A new tie-up with payments firm Klarna brings the exchange access to more than 5,000 banks across Europe
Robinhood reportedly allowing instant deposits for crypto purchases again as DOGE surges
4.2.2021
The feature was originally suspended on Jan. 29
Robinhood suspends instant deposits for crypto purchases over DOGE spike
29.1.2021
Market mayhem continues as WallStreetBets takes on crypto
Xapo Suspends Credit Card Crypto Purchases, Shifts Operations to Gibraltar
12.6.2020
Xapo is making changes as it transforms into a digital bank launching later this year
Retail Investors Branch to Altcoins: ‘60% of Coinbase Customers Start With Bitcoin, Only 24% Stick Exclusively’
20.5.2020
On May 13, the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase published a report that shows digital currency investors are investing in alternative cryptocurrencies despite bitcoin’s 67% market dominance. Data from Coinbase shows that customers with at least five crypto purchases...
Crypto.com Waives Credit Card Fees for Crypto Purchases for 3 Months
1.4.2020
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com.
Crypto.com Waives Credit Card Fees for Crypto Purchases for 3 Months
Additionally, up to 20% back on essential purchases (food, groceries and delivery)
<HONG KONG, April 2, 2020> - Crypto.com announced...
Opera Browser Enables Apple Pay and Debit Card Crypto Purchases in the US
17.3.2020
Opera desktop and mobile browsers for both Android and Apple iOS will support direct crypto purchases of Bitcoin and Ether for U.S. users
Chase Bank Settles Suit Over ‘Sky-High’ Credit Card Charges for Crypto Purchases
12.3.2020
The bank had allegedly charged the plaintiff over $160 in fees and interest for regularly purchasing cryptocurrencies