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Uzbekistan has no plans to ease crypto payments ban, says official
14.9.2021
One official said that after banning crypto payments in late 2019, Uzbekistan won’t ever reconsider its decision
Fantom to pilot blockchain-based IT solutions in Uzbekistan
10.6.2021
Fantom’s presence in Central and South Asia has expanded to Uzbekistan with the partnership focusing on upscaling the country's information technology infrastructure
3 Cents per kWh – Central Asia’s Cheap Electricity Entices Chinese Bitcoin Miners
12.2.2020
As tensions escalated between the U.S. and Iran in recent months, reports have detailed that Chinese bitcoin miners are looking to set up shop in Central Asia and more specifically in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Last spring, Chinese bitcoin mining operations flocked to Iran for extremely affordable...
Singapore Introduces Licensing for Crypto Platforms, New Payment Services Now Act in Force
29.1.2020
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced the commencement of the city-state’s new Payment Services Act. The law mandates the implementation of a licensing regime that applies to payment providers, exchanges and other platforms dealing with cryptocurrencies. Their operators...
Uzbekistan to Throw its Doors Open to Tax-free Cryptocurrency Trading
22.1.2020
Uzbekistan’s president has produced a draft decree that will see tax authorities in the country waive taxes on cryptocurrency trading and transactions – for both Uzbeks and non-nationals living in the country.
As previously reported, the government has been keen to implement the new measures –...
Uzbekistan Prepares Crypto Tax Exemptions, Launches Licensed Exchange
22.1.2020
A new presidential decree in Uzbekistan envisages the introduction of tax exemptions for income obtained from operations involving crypto assets. The draft document published recently also incorporates proposals for the establishment of a blockchain valley and licensing regime for cryptocurrency...
Cardano Rallies Following Uzbekistan, Hard Fork, and Ledger News
21.1.2020
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Cardano (ADA) surged more than 8% over the past 24 hours (as of 11:00 UTC) following positive announcements.
First, the token got the attention of many traders after a press release was sent out by Emurgo, the venture arm of Cardano. It said that Emurgo is setting up...
Cardano’s Commercial Arm to Help Uzbekistan Form Blockchain Task Force
20.1.2020
Cardano’s Emurgo will help Uzbekistan form a blockchain task force to develop regulations for security token offerings and exchanges
Uzbekistan to Create National Mining Pool, Launch Licensed Exchange
16.1.2020
Establishing a “national mining pool” has been declared a priority in Uzbekistan. Miners who join the pool will enjoy lower electricity rates, announced the country’s agency overseeing the crypto industry. The Central Asian nation is also preparing to launch a licensed...
Turkey Prepares to Increase Oversight in the Crypto Space
6.1.2020
Turkish authorities, alarmed by the spread of cryptocurrencies in the country, are reportedly ramping up efforts to introduce greater oversight into the sector. Local media revealed that regulators are under pressure to increase supervision in 2020 because of the growing popularity of decentralized...
Regulatory Roundup: China Blockchain ETF, France New Crypto Rules, Tokens Like Money in Russia
31.12.2019
In this roundup, we cover Russia’s supreme court recognizing tokens as assets like money and property, France’s new crypto regulatory framework, and several industry developments in China, including a blockchain ETF filing. We also cover Japan’s world conference for decentralized...
Uzbekistan Bans Citizens From Buying Cryptocurrencies
25.12.2019
Uzbekistan has barred citizens from purchasing cryptocurrencies, but has made some exceptions for current holders to liquidate their assets
Uzbekistan Tightens Norms for Crypto Dealing; Bans Purchases
24.12.2019
The residents of Uzbekistan will not be able to indulge in the purchasing of digital currencies from the licensed cryptocurrencies exchanges operating in the country in accordance with the latest regulatory amendments being introduced by the National Agency for Project Management on December...
Uzbekistan Bans Citizens From Buying Crypto, They Can Only Sell
24.12.2019
Authorities in Uzbekistan have effectively banned residents from purchasing cryptocurrencies on digital asset exchanges licensed in the country. Crypto holders will only be able to sell their coins and that’s if these have not been obtained through anonymous transactions, amendments to...
Uzbekistan Plans Massive Hike in Electricity Prices for Crypto Miners
30.9.2019
A new bill from Uzbekistan's Ministry of Energy would triple the price of power for miners, raising fears it could stifle the local mining industry
Government of Uzbekistan Triples Tax on Electricity for Crypto Miners
28.9.2019
The government of Uzbekistan orders a 300% increase on electricity tariffs for cryptocurrency miners
Celý stát odříznutý od internetu: Není to porucha, ale opatření u maturit
22.6.2018
Blokování přístupu k internetu je obvykle vnímáno jako extrémní cenzura. V některých státech se to ale bere jako běžné opatření, které má zabránit studentům v podvádění u důležitých zkoušek. Internet několik hodin nefunguje vůbec nikomu, a to ani přes mobilní operátory.Další články...