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EU Parliament’s Rapporteur on MiCA Crypto Law Stefan Berger Sells Pair of Slides as NFT
15.8.2022
“Freedom in a wallet” is how Member of European Parliament Stefan Berger describes the non-fungible token (NFT) he is now selling on Opensea. The NFT represents a pair of ‘Bergoletten’ slides. Shoes symbolize the first step in every development, says Berger who invested...
President of Panama Partially Vetoes Crypto Law Passed by National Assembly
18.6.2022
Laurentino Cortizo, president of Panama, has exercised his veto powers to make a series of objections to the recently approved cryptocurrency law. The observations of the president only touch on certain articles and do not affect the law in its entire scope. However, these articles of the bill will...
President of Panama shoots down crypto bill citing FATF guidelines
17.6.2022
Although the President has previously called the laws innovative, his concern regarding anti-money laundering measures has put the bill back up for debate with the government
SEC boss worries crypto bill undermines financial protections
15.6.2022
A provision in the bill gives authority over some cryptocurrencies to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), with the agency head saying it cares about having “rigorous oversight of markets.”
EU Finance Commissioner Calls for Speedy Passage of Crypto Law
14.6.2022
EU Nears Agreement on Crypto Regulations, Report Reveals
12.6.2022
Authorities in the EU are moving closer to a deal on a legislative package tailored to comprehensively regulate the crypto market and related activities in Europe. According a media report, an agreement on the key legislation is likely to be reached as early as this month. Deal on EU Crypto...
Antsy Lithuania Latest to Anticipate EU Crypto Law With One of Its Own
6.6.2022
Ministers don’t want a crypto disaster to happen while they’re waiting for Brussels lawmakers to dot the i’s on landmark MiCA legislation, but some warn their plans could wreck the sector
Tough Crypto Law Expected in Russia Despite Central Bank’s Softer Stance on Crypto Payments
2.6.2022
The bill “On Digital Currency,” meant to comprehensively regulate crypto transactions in Russia, will be a “tough” law, according to the head of the State Duma Financial Market Committee. The legislation is yet to be finalized and will not be reviewed by lawmakers in...
Russian central bank signals agreement with crypto law revisions: Report
31.5.2022
A top Russian central bank official said at a press conference that the monetary authority will permit foreign trade with crypto
Bipartisan bill to give CFTC authority over exchanges and stablecoins
29.4.2022
The Digital Commodity Exchange Act would give the commodities regulator the authority to determine rules for cryptocurrency developers and exchanges offering spot trading
Panama's Crypto Law: No Legal Tender, but Digital Assets Exempt From Capital Gain Tax
28.4.2022
The sponsor of the freshly-passed legislation spoke on Twitter spaces on Thursday afternoon
Panamanian MP: Our Draft Crypto Law Is Different from El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law
27.4.2022
The MP architect of a draft Panamanian private member’s bill that proposes allowing the use of crypto as a form of payment has claimed that there are key differences between his proposed law and the Bitcoin Law adopted in El Salvador last year....
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New Singapore Crypto Law Requires Overseas-Only Operators to Be Licensed: Report
5.4.2022
The city-state'sTuesday passage of the law means such companies will have to meet anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism measures to which they were not previously subjected
Next 24 Hours Crucial for EU Crypto Law as Officials Debate Emissions, DeFi, NFTs
24.3.2022
A landmark law attempting to regulate crypto asset markets in Europe faces a key turning point, as lawmakers make a final call on banning Bitcoin-style validation and governments consider how to treat decentralized finance
Dubai establishes virtual asset regulator and announces new crypto law
9.3.2022
The Sheikh said the regulator will have authority in Dubai's special development zones and free zones with the exception of the Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai Adopts Initial Crypto Law, Establishes Independent Authority for Oversight
9.3.2022
The announcement was made by UAE Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Japanese Regulator Wants to Amend the Nation’s Crypto Law
8.3.2022
A batch of new crypto regulations is incoming in Japan – where the nation’s top financial and crypto regulator has put forward legal amendments to payments-related legislation.
The proposals were made by the Financial Services Agency (FSA), which has proposed making alterations to two existing...
Mexican senator to propose crypto law: ‘We need Bitcoin as legal tender’
23.2.2022
Indira Kempis, a senator representing Nuevo León state in Mexico, works on a crypto bill based on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law
Why did WazirX token WRX jump 30% after India announced its big crypto tax?
2.2.2022
The Indian government said that it does not treat cryptocurrencies as illegal, clarifying that its transactions remain in a grey area
Turkish President Erdogan Says Cryptocurrency Law Is Ready as Crypto Regulator Fines Binance 8 Million Lira
26.12.2021
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reportedly announced that the country’s cryptocurrency law “is ready” and will be submitted to parliament “without delay.” Meanwhile, Turkey’s Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK), which oversees...