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Portuguese Congress Rejects Two Bills Seeking to Tax Crypto
26.5.2022
The proposals were submitted by two leftist parties. The government, which also seeks to apply taxes, hasn’t submitted a proposal so far
UK Treasury en route to legalizing stablecoins amid Terra's UST crash
16.5.2022
During the Queen's Speech, Prince Charles announced the introduction of a bill that would help tackle illicit finance, reduce economic crime and help businesses grow
Russia’s Anti-Monopoly Agency Proposes Higher Electricity Rates for Home Crypto Miners
7.5.2022
The anti-monopoly service of Russia has suggested that Russians minting digital currencies at their homes should pay more for the spent electrical energy. The proposal comes after the submission of a bill tailored to regulate cryptocurrency mining to the Russian parliament. Russian Miners Using...
Hawaii Senate committees favor task force to regulate crypto, blockchain
3.5.2022
The task force will submit findings and potential legislation back to the State Capitol — which involves providing a plan to expand blockchain adoption in both the private and public sectors
Crypto Industry Lobbies Against Bills Targeting Russian Oligarchs Evading Sanctions Using Cryptocurrency
3.5.2022
The crypto industry is lobbying U.S. lawmakers against two bills aimed at preventing Russian oligarchs from using cryptocurrency to avoid sanctions. The U.S. and many other countries placed sanctions on them after Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. Bills Preventing Wealthy Russians From Using...
Crypto Bills in Panama, Brazil Progressing Fast, but Argentina Province Sends Mining Warning
3.5.2022
Crypto adoption is rising high on the political agenda in Latin America, where legislation is edging closer to promulgation – although Argentinean Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto miners have received a warning that if the chips are down, they could be ordered to power down their rigs....
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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
NY Sen. Thomas proposes to criminalize rug pulls and other crypto frauds
24.4.2022
Senator Kevin Thomas seeks to provide prosecutors with a clear legal framework against crypto crimes that align with the spirit of the blockchain while combatting fraud
Draft Law Regulating Aspects of Crypto Taxation Submitted to Russian Parliament
17.4.2022
A bill updating Russia’s tax law to incorporate provisions pertaining to cryptocurrencies has been filed with the State Duma, the lower house of parliament. The legislation is tailored to regulate the taxation of sales and profits in the country’s market for digital assets. Russian...
Phoenix Suburb Now Takes Bitcoin for Utility Bills
30.3.2022
Chandler, Arizona will take PayPal-held bitcoin, ether and litecoin for water bill payments
First Mover Asia: Why Japan, China and Other Regional Powers Are Still Putting Their Faith in T-Bills, Gold; Cryptos Climb Higher
29.3.2022
A number of crypto observers have viewed Bitcoin as ushering in a new era of financial sovereignty amid growing uncertainty about long-term U.S. economic dominance globally, but many countries are still investing in gold and U.S. T-bills
Portsmouth embraces Bitcoin payments for city bills
24.3.2022
The mayor reportedly said the City Hall had learned more about cryptocurrencies and blockchain and how to utilize them for improved city services
US lawmakers introduce bills that could force crypto exchanges to cut ties with Russian wallets
17.3.2022
Brad Sherman said the Biden administration should have the ability to tell crypto exchanges not to do "business with Russia-based crypto wallets" amid the situation with Ukraine
US Senate allows Virginia banks to offer crypto custody services
5.3.2022
Delegate Christopher T. Head introduced the bill (House Bill No. 263) back in January 2022, seeking an amendment to allow eligible banks to offer crypto custody services
Russian Finance Ministry to Draft 2 Crypto Laws as Central Bank Prepares Own Bills
19.2.2022
The Russian Ministry of Finance has proposed the adoption of two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies. The drafts will be presented for public discussions expected to continue until March 18. Media reports have revealed that Bank of Russia has been working on alternative...
Russian Crypto Consensus Collapses into Utter Chaos as Finance Ministry, Central Bank Present Rival Bills
18.2.2022
The rest of the world may be talking about the imminent threat of war between Russia and Ukraine, backed by Western allies, but in Moscow, the talk of the political town is...crypto....
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Demand for Mining Equipment Drops in Russia Amid Fears of Possible Ban, Report
4.2.2022
Platforms listing ads for mining hardware have been registering declining demand since Bank of Russia’s call for a ban on the minting of digital currencies among other crypto activities. While mining may eventually be legalized, miners can expect to pay higher electricity bills. Supply...
U.S. Congressman wants to scrub bill provision that crypto advocates say is a potential disaster
28.1.2022
Representative Ted Budd stated that the provision would let the Treasury unilaterally prohibit certain financial transactions without public input
Spanish lawmaker sees opportunity amid Kazakhstan’s Bitcoin mining collapse
10.1.2022
As the Bitcoin mining industry matures, it will seek stable political environments and stable energy sources
El Salvador Drafts 20 Bills for Legal Structure of Bitcoin Bonds — Funds to Be Used to Build Bitcoin City, Buy BTC
6.1.2022
El Salvador is preparing to introduce 20 bills to provide a legal framework for its upcoming bitcoin bonds. The funds raised will be used to build infrastructure for Bitcoin City and buy more bitcoin, the Salvadoran government explained. El Salvador Drafting Legal Framework for Bitcoin Bonds...