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Congress may be ‘ungovernable,’ but US could see crypto legislation in 2023
12.1.2023
Bipartisan support for cryptocurrencies exists on both sides of the aisle and in both chambers, but extreme elements could still thwart legislation
US Senators Unveil New Crypto Bill — Experts Call It the ‘Most Direct Attack’ on Personal Freedom and Privacy of Crypto Users
16.12.2022
Two U.S. senators, including Elizabeth Warren, have introduced a bipartisan bill for the regulation of cryptocurrency. The bill, titled “Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act,” is “the most direct attack on the personal freedom and privacy of cryptocurrency users and developers...
FTX Debacle Could Lead to Crypto Legislation ‘Momentum’: Blockchain Association’s Kristin Smith
13.12.2022
The executive director discusses why the fall of FTX was a “massive setback” for the industry but not the end for crypto, and what likely happened to the $73 million in political donations Sam Bankman-Fried made
After Months at Arm’s Length, Senate’s Brown Opens Door for Crypto Legislation
30.11.2022
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, has widely been seen as the linchpin of legislation to set up oversight of the cryptocurrency industry. While his crypto suspicions have been clear in hearings, his plans for specific bills remained quiet until now
The ‘SBF Bill’: What’s in the Crypto Legislation Backed by FTX Founder
15.11.2022
The swift and surprising collapse of FTX last week continues to send shockwaves across the crypto industry and beyond – and Capitol Hill is not immune
US Midterm Elections: Outcome Will Decide the Future of Crypto Legislation – Republicans to Gain Majority?
8.11.2022
The US midterm elections are underway, and the outcome could have a larger impact on the future of crypto regulation than most people believe....
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EU Delays Vote on MiCA Crypto Legislation Until February
4.11.2022
Technical issues in the lengthy text are set to delay the start of the licensing regime under the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation
First Mover Asia: Crypto Legislation, Enforcement Highlight a Busy Fall for Financial Regulators; Bitcoin Holds Steady Over $19K
9.9.2022
Georgia to Update Crypto Regulations to Incorporate EU Rules, Legalize Industry
1.9.2022
The government of Georgia has approved amendments to the legal framework for the Caucasian nation’s financial sector, including additional regulations for crypto and fintech activities. The move aims to align Georgian law with relevant EU provisions. Parliament of Georgia to Vote on Crypto...
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...
South Korea's financial watchdog wants to 'quickly' review crypto legislation: Report
11.8.2022
The FSC will reportedly “make institutional supplements that will take a balanced approach to blockchain development, investor protection, and market stability" on bills proposed
Ripple’s Counsel Urges US Lawmakers to Urgently Pass ‘Sensible’ Crypto Legislation Amid SEC Lawsuit Over XRP
30.7.2022
Ripple’s general counsel has urged U.S. lawmakers to pass “sensible crypto legislation” amid a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit over the sale of xrp. “Rather than providing regulatory clarity through rulemaking, the SEC is bullying crypto markets...
Indian Finance Minister: Crypto Ban, Regulation Effective Only With Significant International Collaboration
19.7.2022
India’s finance minister has informed parliament that the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), wants cryptocurrencies to be prohibited. However, she noted that “any legislation for regulation or for banning can be effective only after significant international...
French Lawmaker Releases New Report to Push for Crypto Legislation
8.6.2022
Pierre Person, a lawmaker from France’s ruling La République En Marche! (LREM) party, has unveiled a new report which introduces a number of legislative proposals related to crypto and digital assets, pushing for the adoption of crypto legislation in the French parliament. ...
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Turkey Drafting Crypto Bill to Submit to Parliament in Coming Weeks: Report
31.5.2022
Turkey is reportedly drafting crypto legislation to be submitted to parliament in the coming weeks. The bill may also impose taxes on some crypto transactions. New Turkish Crypto Legislation Underway Turkey is drafting a bill to establish new rules for the crypto industry, Bloomberg reported last...
Argentinian Senate Passes Bill That Would Tax Assets Held in Foreign Countries, Including Crypto
14.5.2022
The Argentinian Senate has approved a bill that would allow the government to tax non-declared assets held in foreign countries by citizens of the country. This includes stocks, properties, bonds, and even cryptocurrencies. The purpose of the legistlation would be to collect more funds to pay...
US Senators Working on Broad-Based Crypto Regulation
28.3.2022
Two U.S. senators are working on a bipartisan, broad-based regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. “The work we’re doing is going to be a very complex and intensive review of the different aspects of this industry,” said one of the senators. US Senators to Introduce...
US senators Lummis, Gillibrand reveal working on bipartisan crypto legislation
25.3.2022
Senator Cynthia Lummis has won support from a Democrat senator for her new digital asset bill
Member of St. Maarten’s Parliament Plans to Have His Entire Salary Paid in Bitcoin Cash
19.3.2022
On Saturday, the leader of the United People’s Party and member of St. Maarten’s Parliament, Rolando Brison, announced that he’s become the first elected official to request his entire salary paid in bitcoin cash. Brison believes St. Maarten can be the “Crypto Capital...
Indian Government Consulting With Central Bank RBI on Crypto — ‘There Is Complete Harmony’
14.2.2022
The Indian government is consulting with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on crypto policies. According to the finance minister, the government and the central bank are in “complete harmony” on crypto and other issues. Indian Government and Central Bank Discussing Crypto Policies...