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Central African Republic Sets Up Committee Tasked With Drafting Crypto Bill
26.1.2023
The Central African Republic (CAR) president, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, recently said his government has established a 15-member committee tasked with creating a comprehensive legal framework that governs the use of cryptocurrencies. According to an official document issued by the CAR cabinet,...
Central African Republic Forms Committee to Draft Crypto Bill
23.1.2023
The country, which made bitcoin a legal tender in April, wants to pave way for greater crypto adoption
El Salvador passes landmark crypto bill, paving way for Bitcoin-backed bonds
12.1.2023
The “Digital Asset Issuance” legislation will also create a regulatory body, and establish a legal framework for all digital assets
US senator behind efforts to pass major crypto bill won't seek re-election
5.1.2023
Senator Debbie Stabenow was one of the lawmakers behind introducing the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act in August
US Senator Introduces Bill to Regulate Payment Stablecoins
23.12.2022
A U.S. senator has introduced a bill to “establish the first federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins.” The lawmaker explained: “This bill will also ensure the Federal Reserve, which has displayed significant skepticism about stablecoins, won’t be in a position...
Brazilian president signs crypto bill into law
22.12.2022
The law included many digital currencies under the definition of legal payment methods in Brazil and established a licensing regime for virtual asset service providers
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...
Rep. Tom Emmer mulls bringing back bill aimed at reducing crypto red tape
15.12.2022
Tom Emmer is considering reintroducing a bill that removes the requirement for entities to be registered as money transmitters if they don’t handle customer assets
Crypto Twitter explodes over the news of Sam Bankman-Fried's arrest
13.12.2022
US politicians, crypto execs, and influencers fired up their Twitter apps upon learning of Sam Bankman-Fried's arrest in The Bahamas
UK crypto bill to restrict services from abroad: Report
6.12.2022
The regulatory amendments will broaden the powers of the country's financial regulator and put the crypto industry under tighter scrutiny
US Senator Urges Congress to Pass Her Crypto Bill — Claims It Would’ve Prevented FTX Bankruptcy
18.11.2022
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis believes that the FTX bankruptcy wouldn’t have happened under the Lummis-Gillibrand crypto bill. She stressed: “It’s clearer now than ever before that we need comprehensive regulation in the digital asset space.” Senator Lummis Explains...
US senators commit to advancing crypto bill despite FTX collapse
11.11.2022
The two U.S. Senators said the downfall of FTX clearly exemplified “the need for greater federal oversight of the digital asset industry.”
'Secretly circulating' draft crypto bill could be a ‘boon’ to DeFi
20.10.2022
A crypto bill that industry advocates previously said would “kill DeFi” has seen an updated draft released online with one commentator saying the U.S. is “finally getting their act together.”
California Governor Vetoes 'Premature' Crypto Bill, Russia to Use Digital Ruble w/ China by Next Year, a Debit Card Enables NFT Avatar Customization + More News
27.9.2022
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California Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill to Regulate Crypto — Calls for ‘More Flexible Approach’
26.9.2022
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill to regulate crypto in his state. He stressed that “a more flexible approach is needed” to “keep up with rapidly evolving technology and use cases” in the crypto sector. Bill to Regulate Crypto in California Vetoed...
Australian Senator Proposes Crypto Bill Targeting China's Digital Yuan
19.9.2022
The proposal lays out disclosure requirements for banks that could make China's central bank digital currency available for use in Australia, and seeks to set up licensing frameworks for stablecoin issuers
Crypto bill needs clarification on 'digital commodity' — Sheila Warren
15.9.2022
CCI CEO Sheila Warren said that there was “a very tight window” to pass the crypto bill given the possible change in leadership following the 2022 Midterm Elections
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Struggles Following Inflation Report; California Crypto Bill Is an Overstep, Say Legal Experts
14.9.2022
The bill would prohibit California-licensed entities from dealing with stablecoins, unless that stablecoin is fully-backed by securities and issued by a bank or licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
Uruguay’s Executive Branch Proposes Crypto Bill for Central Bank to Regulate Virtual Assets
13.9.2022
The project must be approved by the country’s Chamber of Deputies and its Senate before becoming law
Brazilian Congress Fails to Vote on Cryptocurrency Bill, Next Discussion Scheduled for September
8.8.2022
The Brazilian Congress failed to address a proposed cryptocurrency bill this week. While the proposed public policy was indeed on the agenda, the deputy chamber focused on discussing bills that tend to other issues, including health and digital education problems. The digital currency bill...