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Indian Finance Minister Answers Questions on Cryptocurrency Plans and Ban Proposal
10.2.2021
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has answered some questions regarding cryptocurrency in Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India’s parliament. The questions include measures the government plans to impose on the crypto industry. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Answers...
ECB leader floats 3K threshold for digital euro holdings
9.2.2021
The central bank said it will reach a decision on releasing a digital euro "towards the middle of 2021."
Former British MP says central banks should ban Bitcoin
9.2.2021
Nick Boles, who served as a Member of Parliament from 2010 to 2019, believes the world would be better off without Bitcoin
Bitcoin ‘Can’t Be Stopped’: Nigerians Look to P2P Exchanges After Crypto Ban
9.2.2021
Some Nigerians plan to continue using bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies despite a directive issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) last week ordering banks to close down accounts associated with cryptocurrencies
US Lawmakers Ask Justin Sun, DLive How They Moderates Extremist Content
9.2.2021
The letter also asks whether DLive identified any crypto donations from foreign entities to the individuals present on Jan. 6
How a Lawsuit Against the IRS Is Trying to Expand Privacy for Crypto Users
9.2.2021
Harper’s case may have widespread implications for privacy laws regarding cryptocurrency users if he wins
UN Says North Korea Funded Nuclear Weapons With Crypto Hacks in 2020: Report
9.2.2021
U.N. experts estimate that over $316 million in crypto was stolen by North Korea-linked hackers last year
State of Crypto: India and Nigeria’s Crypto Crackdowns Continue Old Trends
9.2.2021
Both nations hope to prevent banks from providing services to crypto companies
Crypto-friendly US senator invites Elon Musk to move to Wyoming
9.2.2021
Saying the state has "the best laws for digital assets" in the United States, Senator Lummis asked the Tesla CEO if he would consider relocating
Rhode Island introduces ‘vital’ blockchain growth act
9.2.2021
A new Rhode Island House bill aims to revamp state legislature to create a regulatory environment more conducive to “vital” blockchain growth
Mobile Firm Employee Charged for Aiding Crypto SIM Swap Attacks Targeting 19
9.2.2021
Stephen Defiore was allegedly paid to transfer cellphone accounts to ones owned by a co-conspirator
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...
U.S. Woman Charged Over Attempted Dark Web Murder-for-Hire Paid With Bitcoin
9.2.2021
The woman allegedly presented a sum of over $5,000 in bitcoin to a dark web admin as proof she could afford the hit
KeepChange Foils Bitcoin Theft but Loses User Data in Sunday Breach
9.2.2021
The bitcoin marketplace has halted withdrawal requests temporarily
Serbian National Arrested and Extradited to the US for His Role in a $70M Crypto Mining Case
9.2.2021
A Serbian national has been extradited to the United States to face charges of defrauding investors out of more than $70 million through a cryptocurrency mining and binary options scam. Antonije Stojilkovic, 32, and six accomplices, who were all arrested between July and October 2020, faces up...
BitMEX Introduces Data Storage Framework for FATF’s Travel Rule
9.2.2021
Compliance chief Malcolm Wright led the development of BitMEX’s data storage principles for crypto exchanges
Estonia’s Government Still Wants to Implement Stricter Rules for Licensing Crypto Firms
9.2.2021
The new administration in Estonia is still planning to pursue an agenda to tighten rules for companies dealing with cryptocurrencies. The Ministry of Finance is looking to strengthen anti-laundering measures within the context of a major money-laundering scandal that involved Danske Bank. Estonia...
Cordoba Becomes the First Argentinean Province to Impose Taxes on Crypto-Related Activities
9.2.2021
In Argentina, a provincial legislature has voted in favor of a bill to impose new taxes on gross incomes from crypto transactions. Cordoba’s central province is now the first one to impose crypto taxes in the country, which involves crypto exchange platforms and retail traders. Approved...
Wall Street Shifts Focus from Blockchain Infrastructure to Crypto Assets
8.2.2021
Enterprise blockchain technology has been underwhelming but financial institutions are investing heavily in digital assets, a new analysis shows
Bitwise files intent with SEC to launch ‘Crypto Innovators ETF’
8.2.2021
A recent SEC filing by Bitwise reveals plans to launch a new crypto innovators fund