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Former Official Says China Needs to Reform Crypto Laws
8.7.2020
A Chinese official indicated that crypto will inevitably be part of the digital capital market
Monaco Passes New Security Token Laws, but Acting on Them Is Not Easy
7.7.2020
The government of Monaco has passed a new bill introducing the establishment of a security token framework
South Korean Economist Warns New Tax Laws May Slow Down Crypto Market Growth
23.6.2020
South Korea economist worries that tough regulation would slow down crypto’s growth
2020 Libertarian Presidential Candidate Jo Jorgensen Talks Bitcoin, Endless Wars, Covid-19 Response
9.6.2020
On June 8, news.Bitcoin.com chatted with the U.S. 2020 Libertarian candidate for president, Joanne Jorgensen. The Libertarian Party’s nominee for president is the party’s first female candidate and she is a firm believer in free markets and civil liberties. This week our newsdesk...
Despite Russia’s Confusing Crypto Laws, P2P Bitcoin Trade Volumes Soar
3.6.2020
Peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading data shows digital assets like bitcoin are growing extremely popular in Russia, despite the State Duma’s opinions and regulations aimed at crypto assets. On Monday, the Russian government published a draft version of litigation mandates called “On...
South Korea is Exploring New Crypto Tax Laws
27.5.2020
The government of South Korean is preparing to legislate crypto taxes by proposing a new amendment to the existing law
Look to Design, Not Laws, to Protect Privacy in the Surveillance Age
26.5.2020
In the smart home era, we need to take privacy protection into our own hands, says the co-founder of IoTeX. Privacy laws won't help us
Russia Proposes Law That Criminalizes Buying Bitcoin With Cash, Offenders Face 7 Years in Jail
24.5.2020
Russian lawmakers have proposed new laws that seek to ban the use of bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies in the country, local media reported. According to draft bills submitted by a group of deputies to the Russian parliament recently, individuals may face up to seven years in prison...
Iran Moves to Restrict Crypto Exchanges Under ‘Currency Smuggling’ Laws
19.5.2020
Legislation proposed this week would make it increasingly difficult, and risky, for cryptocurrency exchanges to sell bitcoin in Iran
Blockchains and Antitrust Laws Share the Same Objective, Says Vitalik Buterin
19.5.2020
Vitalik Buterin says both blockchain and antitrust laws have the same goal: preventing the creation of monopolies by imposing decentralization
Japanese Exchanges React to Revised Crypto Laws Now in Effect
19.5.2020
Atsushi Kuwabara from Japan-based exchange bitbank spoke to Cointelegraph regarding the new regulatory changes to the country’s crypto laws
Chinese Court Rules Bitcoin Is Asset Protected by Law
9.5.2020
A court in Shanghai, China, has reportedly ruled that bitcoin is an asset protected by Chinese law in a case that has dragged on for years. The case involves a theft of two different cryptocurrencies, one being bitcoin, from an American. The defendants argued that bitcoin was not recognized under...
Guide Highlights Patchwork of Crypto Tax Laws in Latin America
7.5.2020
New research has highlighted a patchwork of laws, confused regulations and unusual concepts governing crypto taxation in Latin America
Ripple Hit with Another Lawsuit Alleging XRP Security Laws Violations
5.5.2020
Bitcoin Manipulation Abatement LLC accuses Ripple and CEO Brad Garlinghouse of violating security laws while selling and marketing XRP
In a Year or Two, Courts Will Be Ones Making Crypto Laws - Kraken CLO
21.4.2020
The courts, not the lawmakers, will likely be the ones that'll make "new sources of law" for the crypto industry within the next couple of years, according to Marco Santori, the recently appointed Chief Legal Officer (CLO) at major crypto exchange Kraken.
Stating that cypto companies...
Revised Crypto Laws in Japan to be Enforced Starting May 1
6.4.2020
In May, the Payment Services Act and the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act — legislation governing crypto in Japan — will be enforced
Crypto Friendly Laws Help Boerse Stuttgart’s App Top 100,000 Users
3.4.2020
Boerse Stuttgart’s Bison app’s user base has grown 40% since Germany introduced new crypto regulations at the start of the year
Strict Japanese Crypto Laws Discourage Foreign Exchanges … For Now
1.4.2020
Stringent rules for crypto in Japan will benefit new players in the end according to a new report
China Is Drafting Laws for the Circulation of National Digital Currency
26.3.2020
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, China’s central bank has reportedly completed the basic development of the nation’s central bank digital currency. The central bank is now drafting legislation for its circulation, according to local media. A number of patents have revealed what...
Laws of Demand and Supply: The Only Factor for Bitcoin Valuation?
13.3.2020
“Demand is defined as the desire for a commodity, backed by the ability to buy, and willingness to pay for it, at a given price, during a particular period of time.” (Dr. Alfred Marshall) “The supply of a commodity may be defined as the amount of the commodity which the sellers able a willing...