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Panama President Mulls Crypto Bill Approval Due to Money Laundering Concerns
19.5.2022
The president of Panama, Laurentino Cortizo, has declared he will not sign the recently approved cryptocurrency bill passed by the National Assembly of the country in its current form. Cortizo stated that one of his main concerns about the bill is the stance it takes regarding money laundering...
Sen. Lummis teases upcoming crypto bill, says NFTs won’t be included in it
3.5.2022
The senator spoke about the importance of definitions and weeding out nonviable altcoins for her comprehensive bill on cryptocurrency
New York State Assembly passes ban on new BTC mines that don't use green power
27.4.2022
The bill will now be carried with support to the Senate for passing before a final sign-off into law by Governor Hochul
Crypto Twitter reacts as Russian gov’t reviews finalized crypto bill
16.4.2022
Russia’s finance ministry shared the amended and finalized crypto bill with the government, which recommends using cryptocurrencies as legal tender
‘Shark Tank’s’ O’Leary Lobbies Congress for Sen. Lummis’ New Crypto Bill
14.3.2022
Kevin O’Leary made himself a household name as a co-host of “Shark Tank,” where budding entrepreneurs make their pitches to a panel of investors. On March 9, it was his turn to make a case for crypto: this time before a panel of about 30 American legislators
Senator Warren seizes on fears over crypto and sanctions with new bill
9.3.2022
If passed, Elizabeth Warren’s new draft crypto bill will require local crypto exchanges to submit “detailed records” to the Treasury Department of customers' identities and transfers to private crypto wallets
European Parliament will hold vote on crypto bill without PoW provision
7.3.2022
"Strong support for MiCA is a strong signal from the EU Parliament for a technology-neutral and innovation-friendly financial sector," said Stefan Berger
Billionaire Bill Miller Shares Current Crypto Outlook: ‘It’s Very Bullish for Bitcoin’
4.3.2022
Veteran investor and fund manager Bill Miller explains why he thinks that it is currently “very bullish for bitcoin.” Miller noted that Russia has almost 50% of its reserves in currencies that are controlled by people who want to do them harm. Bill Miller’s Crypto Outlook:...
European Parliament postpones crypto bill vote over proof-of-work
25.2.2022
“It is crucial for me that the MiCA report is not misinterpreted as a de facto Bitcoin ban,” said Stefan Berger
Bill to regulate crypto in Brazil for first time heads to Senate vote
23.2.2022
The largest Latin American country could soon be the latest to regulate crypto, which lawmakers hope will increase its uses across the country
Russian finance ministry opens public comment period for the crypto bill
18.2.2022
The Ministry of Finance is seeking industry and public input on how to regulate digital assets by March 18
Ukraine’s updated crypto bill kicks one ministry out as regulator
17.2.2022
Ukraine’s crypto bill was previously returned for revision due to the creation of a new regulatory body for crypto oversight
Canadian Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Encourage Crypto Sector Growth
12.2.2022
A bill has been introduced in Canada to encourage the growth of the crypto sector. “Canada should be attracting billions of dollars in investment in the fast growing crypto asset industry. Today I introduced a bill, the first of its kind in Canada, to make sure this becomes...
Billionaire Bill Miller Has ‘Very Big’ Bitcoin Position — Calls BTC ‘Insurance Against Financial Catastrophe’
12.2.2022
Veteran investor and fund manager Bill Miller says he has “a very big position” in bitcoin and expects to see a lot of institutional adoption this year, particularly among endowments and foundations. “Bitcoin is insurance against financial catastrophe,” he opined. Bill...
Indian Parliament Unlikely to Discuss Crypto Bill During Budget Session - Finance Minister
3.2.2022
The vivid debate surrounding India’s forthcoming crypto legislation has taken another turn as the country’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the bill is unlikely to be discussed during the parliament’s ongoing budget 2022 session that is to end on April 8.
Sitharaman...
Indian Parliament Unlikely to Discuss Crypto Bill During Budget Session - Finance Minister
3.2.2022
The vivid debate surrounding India’s forthcoming crypto legislation has taken another turn as the country’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the bill is unlikely to be discussed during the parliament’s ongoing budget 2022 session that is to end on April 8.
Sitharaman...
Indian Government Needs More Time to Finalize Crypto Bill: Report
21.1.2022
Indian government officials reportedly said that India’s cryptocurrency bill will require more time because crypto is a complex subject. The bill is therefore unlikely to be introduced in the upcoming session of parliament. The government reportedly wants to hold more discussions to build...
Pro-Bitcoin Senator to Introduce Comprehensive Crypto Bill in US
25.12.2021
The pro-bitcoin U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has reportedly unveiled her plan to introduce a comprehensive crypto bill that will cover everything from how cryptocurrencies are taxed and categorized to consumer protections. The bill will also propose creating a new entity to oversee the digital asset...
Former Finance Secretary Doubts Indian Government Understands Crypto
24.12.2021
The Indian government has not introduced the cryptocurrency bill that was listed to be taken up in the winter session of parliament. Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg says he has no confidence in the ability of the Indian government to figure out crypto. Garg headed...
US lawmaker planning to introduce comprehensive crypto bill in 2022: report
23.12.2021
Cynthia Lummis’ proposed bill reportedly aims to provide regulatory clarity on stablecoins, guide regulators around asset classes, and offer consumer protections