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Nigeria's central bank not discouraging people from trading crypto, says governor
21.3.2021
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria has seemingly softened his stance on crypto for individuals, if not banks
UK advertising watchdog cuts ‘irresponsible and misleading’ Bitcoin ad
17.3.2021
The advert, which was alleged to have targeted retirees, was deemed to be misleading and irresponsible by a U.K. advertising authority
EU securities regulator warns about risks of ‘non-regulated’ cryptos
17.3.2021
The ESMA analyzed the impact of COVID-19 on financial markets, highlighting the supposed risks linked with crypto investment
Swiss regulators reject Bitcoin Suisse's banking license application
17.3.2021
But Bitcoin Suisse still has "many options on the table," says the firm's CEO
Proposed FinCEN rule is a 'grave threat to personal privacy,' says Coin Center
16.3.2021
In its latest comment, the advocacy group goes after the proposed requirement to create currency transaction reports for crypto transactions
India to have a ‘window’ for Bitcoin, says minister amid crypto ban FUD
15.3.2021
The Ministry of Finance of India continues to form a careful position on private cryptocurrencies
Indian Government Open to Exploring Cryptocurrencies — Finance Minister Offers New Clues About Crypto Regulation
8.3.2021
The Indian finance minister has finally revealed clues about what is in the cryptocurrency bill that is due to be introduced in parliament. Mentioning no crypto ban, she said that the government will take “a very calibrated” approach to cryptocurrencies. Indian Finance Minister Provides...
ICON (ICX) unaffected by South Korean tax investigation into ICONLOOP, says chairman
8.3.2021
The South Korean tax authority is trying to track the movement of ICO funds raised in foreign countries into its domestic markets
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit shuts up shop in UK in compliance with FCA ban
5.3.2021
Bybit will stop serving customers from U.K.-based IP addresses starting March 31, following the FCA's ban on all cryptocurrency derivatives trading
Thailand’s largest movie theater chain accepts Bitcoin
5.3.2021
Major Cineplex Group is starting to accept Bitcoin as part of a crypto pilot project
Gensler sticks up for Bitcoin before Congress, but doesn't say much new
2.3.2021
The Senate held its first hearing on Gary Gensler's nomination to chair the SEC today
Crypto Bank Expands in India — Confident Government Will Approve Legitimate Use of Cryptocurrencies
2.3.2021
Crypto bank Unicas, a joint venture between Cashaa and United Multi State Credit Cooperative Society, has expanded its operations by opening another physical branch. The bank believes that the Indian government will introduce positive crypto regulation and not impose an outright ban...
Coinbase has held Bitcoin on its balance sheets since 2012
25.2.2021
The American exchange is offering services and advice to other private and publicly traded firms who want to hold digital assets in their treasuries
India’s largest crypto exchange adopts decentralized Unstoppable Domains
25.2.2021
India's largest cryptocurrency exchange will use Unstoppable Domains to create and host blockchain-based URLs, despite the nation's impending Bitcoin ban
Indian banks put crypto traders' accounts under the microscope
24.2.2021
HSBC, HDFC and Citi are now requiring crypto traders in India to provide information about their activities or risk losing their funds
India’s Warren Buffet says Bitcoin hangover will be worse than the party
23.2.2021
The man known as India's Warren Buffet is eager for a blanket ban on all cryptocurrencies and believes the Bitcoin “party” will result in a terrible hangover for investors
Janet Yellen Warns Bitcoin Is ‘Extremely Inefficient’ and ‘Highly Speculative’ as BTC Price Plunges
23.2.2021
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned about the dangers of bitcoin as the price of the cryptocurrency took a nosedive. She sees bitcoin as a highly speculative asset and is worried about potential losses investors can suffer. Yellen also believes that bitcoin is not widely used as...
US Treasury Secretary floats idea of digital dollar maintained by the Fed
22.2.2021
She still questioned how regulators would "manage money laundering and illicit finance issues" with digital currencies
South Korea fastracks 20% tax on Bitcoin and crypto profits to 2022
22.2.2021
After much back and forth, South Korea appears to have finally set a hard date for the dawn of cryptocurrency taxation
Russian Bill to Recognize Cryptocurrencies as Property Advances in Parliament
22.2.2021
Russia’s parliament has advanced the bill that proposes to recognize cryptocurrencies as property. The proposed law will provide legal protection for cryptocurrencies but income from their activities will also be subject to taxation. Cryptocurrencies to Be Considered Property in Russia...