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Coinbase IPO a ‘watershed moment’ for crypto regulation: Caitlin Long
5.2.2021
The CEO of pioneering digital bank Avanti Bank & Trust, Caitlin Long, has predicted the upcoming Coinbase IPO will force regulators to provide clarity to the crypto sector
Spanish Treasury Releases Guidelines to Minimize the Risk of Tax Evasion With Cryptocurrencies
5.2.2021
The State Agency for Tax Administration of Spain published guidelines to reduce tax evasion for cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin. The document is part of the general program of the so-called Annual Tax and Customs Control Plan. Spanish Tax Authorities Could Ask Local Exchanges for Customers Data...
Discord Scammers Lure Users to Fake Exchange With Promise of Free Bitcoin
4.2.2021
The scammers may be trying to collect a database of crypto users for sale on the dark web, said Kaspersky
South Africa’s Tax Agency Is Clamping Down on Crypto Users: Report
4.2.2021
The South African Revenue Service is likely "ensnaring" non-compliant taxpayers, a tax consultancy said in a news report
Germany’s blockchain initiative: How adoption became a reality in 2020
4.2.2021
Germany recognizes the importance of blockchain, but how did it act in 2020, and what effect will this have on its blockchain ecosystem?
US Library of Congress Says Most Countries Lack Clear Tax Guidance on Crypto Staking
4.2.2021
Out of 31 nations, only 5 have tax guidance addressing cryptocurrency rewards via staking, a study found
China’s Central Bank Is Partnering With SWIFT on a New Joint Venture
3.2.2021
It's unclear what the new group's mission will be, though People's Bank of China employees working on its digital currency efforts will be involved
China Leads Africa’s Digital Currency Race
3.2.2021
With years of public investment and plenty of penetration for its phone makers, China is well placed to establish a digital currency in Africa
Jack Ma’s Ant Group Agrees to Restructure After Pressure From China’s Regulators
3.2.2021
Regulators have been clamping down on Ant Group, even cancelling its expected $35 billion twin IPO late last year
Founder of Crypto Scam Promoted by Actor Steven Seagal Charged — Key Member Arrested in US
3.2.2021
Three people have been charged in the U.S. over two cryptocurrency scams, one of which was promoted by famous Hollywood actor Steven Seagal. The main promoter of the schemes has already been arrested and is facing criminal charges. Seagal previously settled the charges against him relating to...
ErisX Exchange Asks CFTC to Approve Sports Bet Futures as ‘Risk Hedging’ Tools
3.2.2021
If approved, three proposed futures contracts would be tied to the outcome of National Football League games
US Navy Couple Charged With Selling 9,000 Stolen Identities for Bitcoin
3.2.2021
Prosecutors allege the pair used their positions in the U.S. Navy to steal and sell personal information of 9,000 people
Canadian investment firm Accelerate Financial files for Bitcoin ETF
3.2.2021
Calgary-based financial services firm Accelerate Financial Technologies is planning to list its Bitcoin ETF on the Toronto Stock Exchange
Why a GameStop-Inspired Mania Is Unlikely in China’s Stock Market
3.2.2021
It would be logistically challenging for Chinese retail investors to organize a short-selling campaign, especially with the authorities watching
Why Crypto Markets Aren’t ‘All-to-All’ Either (and How They Can Be)
2.2.2021
GameStop-Robinhood revealed inequalities in the retail equity trading system. Can crypto markets do better? They must
Bitwise Files for Approval to Publicly Trade Its Bitcoin Fund
2.2.2021
The fund aims to compete with Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust and others by offering a 50 basis point lower expense ratio
State of Crypto: How Will the Government React to GameStop?
2.2.2021
Also: Ripple filed its response to the SEC and a FinCEN official discusses the controversial counterparty rule in public for the first time
India Minister Suggests Modi Government Not Planning Outright Crypto Ban
2.2.2021
A recent bulletin from India's lower house had once more raised fears of an total cryptocurrency ban
Indian Government Clarifies Position on Cryptocurrency and Digital Rupee
2.2.2021
The Indian government has clarified its position on cryptocurrency and the country’s digital currency in answers provided by the Ministry of Finance in Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India’s parliament. The Indian crypto industry sees this clarification as positive news and that...
Malaysia Pair Face Caning for Alleged $37K Bitcoin Fraud
2.2.2021
If convicted, the two men face a maximum of 10 years in prison, caning and additional fines