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Crypto mining demand soars in Vietnam amid Bitcoin rally

6.9.2021
One crypto mining rig seller in Vietnam has reportedly seen its sales triple in early September, with GPUs selling at premium prices

Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls crypto the ‘new shadow bank‘

6.9.2021
The Massachusetts senator said that it’s “worth considering” banning U.S. banks from holding the reserves to back private stablecoins

India Has New Plan to Regulate Cryptocurrencies: Report

4.9.2021
India is reportedly working on a new way to regulate cryptocurrencies. “The government is planning to define cryptocurrencies in the new draft bill that also proposes to compartmentalise virtual currencies on the basis of their use cases,” according to a report. How India Will...

Poll: 3 Out of 4 Russian Investors Would Rather Buy Cryptocurrency Than Gold or Fiat

2.9.2021
An overwhelming majority of Russian investors view cryptocurrencies as a more attractive investment proposition than traditional fiat currencies or gold, a new survey has established. Even among those who have never traded digital assets, most already think of buying crypto in the near future....

Not Legal Advice... America: The world’s most creative junkie

1.9.2021
What the United States needs is tens of billions of dollars, and the state is going to take it from the American crypto community

Kyoto Looks Different Without All The Tourists

1.9.2021
This June, for the first time in a long time, I went to Kyoto with my kids to see the sights. But like everywhere, the city felt different. Something was missing. It was summer. The kids needed something to do. Kyoto Prefecture is not far from where I live in Osaka. I can be there in 20 minutes...

US postal inspectors need ‘comprehensive crypto training,’ audit finds

1.9.2021
An internal audit released by the United States Postal Inspection Service has recommended that the agency develop a "comprehensive crypto training program" to reduce risks during its investigations

Former US president calls crypto a 'disaster waiting to happen'

31.8.2021
He seemingly dismissed the crypto market's potential in favor of strengthening the U.S. dollar in a recent interview

Treasury attempts to squeeze further crypto-related data sharing provisions in budget bill: Roll Call

31.8.2021
Further requirements on crypto firms could be on the way as the administration is looking for new revenue streams

Bitcoin Legal Tender in 7 Days: El Salvador Publishes Video Explaining What to Expect

31.8.2021
Bitcoin will become legal tender in El Salvador alongside the U.S. dollar in seven days. The Salvadoran government has released a video explaining what to expect when the Bitcoin Law enters into force. The video features the government’s fee-free crypto wallet, Chivo. Government’s...

Retirees in El Salvador protest against Bitcoin adoption

31.8.2021
Retirees and veterans in El Salvador are worried that the government would start paying their pensions in Bitcoin instead of the U.S. dollar

SEC reportedly contracts blockchain analytics firm to monitor DeFi industry

27.8.2021
"The SEC is very keen on understanding what is happening in the world of smart contract-based digital assets," said Victor Fang

The new episode of crypto regulation: The Empire Strikes Back

27.8.2021
A decentralized exchange reckoning is coming — and it’s bigger than the infrastructure bill — thus, the DeFi community must be ready

Binance lawsuit: Claimants mount up in arbitration for decentralization

27.8.2021
Binance processes around $25 billion worth of cryptocurrency trades daily and has seen over $2 trillion move through its exchange to date

'Don't kill crypto' billboard goes up in Alabama in advance of House tackling infrastructure

26.8.2021
"We want members of Congress to know that we'll be watching them and that we won't let them hide from their positions on this," said Evan Greer

Binance incapable of effective supervision, British regulator states

26.8.2021
The world's largest exchange has played regulatory hopscotch, moving from different jurisdictions without central offices

Philippines Tax Agency Targets Axie Infinity Players — ‘It’s Taxable, Subject to Income Tax’

25.8.2021
According to a regional report, the Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is focusing on the blockchain-powered game Axie Infinity over tax concerns. Finance Undersecretary Antonette Tionko explained to the press that BIR is looking into methods aimed at capturing Axie Infinity players...