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UK Law Commission to review international laws on crypto to consider legal reforms
18.10.2022
The legal review authority will work to compile law reform proposals for public consultation in the second half of 2023
US Lawmaker Calls on SEC to Issue Crypto Regulations — Says ‘a Formal Regulatory Process Is Needed Now’
16.10.2022
A U.S. senator has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue crypto regulations now “through a transparent notice-and-comment regulatory process.” He stressed that “some digital assets are securities, others may be commodities, and others may subject to...
Portugal proposes 28% tax on annual crypto trading profits next year
11.10.2022
The cryptocurrency tax haven could see taxes levied on profits realized from cryptocurrency trading or capital gains within a year of their acquisition
EU Council Endorses Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) Legislation
6.10.2022
Council of the EU, one of the European Union’s legislative bodies, has approved the proposed regulatory framework for the European crypto space. It’s now up to European lawmakers to approve the Markets in Crypto Assets package before its final adoption. Comprehensive Crypto Regulation...
Uzbekistan Introduces Monthly Fees for Cryptocurrency Companies
2.10.2022
Crypto firms in Uzbekistan will have to pay fees to the state under new legislation proposed by regulators. The charges vary depending on the business activity and can reach $11,000 a month in the case of digital asset exchanges. Failure to pay will result in license suspension. Crypto Operators...
Bank Buys Bitcoin in Kazakhstan, Country to Develop Crypto Exchange
30.9.2022
A financial institution and a coin trading platform in Kazakhstan have teamed up to carry out what they say is the country’s first such joint transaction for the acquisition of cryptocurrency. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan’s leadership has declared readiness to further develop crypto exchange...
Ukraine to Revise Virtual Assets Law in Line With EU Crypto Rules
20.9.2022
Work is underway in Ukraine to update the legal act that applies to cryptocurrencies in order to align the nation’s legislation with European standards. Several government institutions in Kyiv are preparing changes to the bill “On Virtual Assets,” which was signed into...
Sports sponsorship is helping legitimize crypto in Australia — Coinjar exec
19.9.2022
Luke Ryan of CoinJar says sporting partnerships “helps shift the image of crypto away from the idea that it’s only there as speculative mania.”
Central Bank of Argentina Issues New Compliance Rules for Digital Wallets
15.9.2022
The Central Bank of Argentina has issued a new set of rules for operators of digital wallets in the country. Customers of companies like Uala, a wallet popular in Argentina, will now be qualified as financial users, having new protections similar to those offered by banks and other financial...
Crypto Ads in Thailand Must Feature Clear Investment Warnings, New Regulations Require
2.9.2022
Thailand has introduced tighter rules that will oblige crypto companies to duly inform potential customers of the investment risks on their advertisements. The new regulations also prohibit businesses in the industry from making misleading or exaggerated claims. Securities Watchdog Adopts Stricter...
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...
Sanctions, Disagreements Hamper Regulation of Crypto Mining in Russia, Experts Say
25.8.2022
The changing geopolitical and economic environment, as well as persisting differences between responsible government institutions, are hindering the advance of legislation tailored to regulate cryptocurrency mining in Russia. According to a report quoting industry watchers, these factors...
Australia to Stocktake Crypto Holdings Ahead of Regulation
23.8.2022
Australia intends to do a virtual stocktake of cryptocurrency assets held by its citizens, the new executive power in Canberra announced this week. The move is viewed as an indication that the center-left government plans to regulate the country’s crypto space. Treasury Embarks...
Binance Obtains In-principle Approval to Operate With Cryptocurrencies in Kazakhstan
17.8.2022
Crypto exchange Binance has been granted preliminary approval to offer trading and custody services for digital assets in Kazakhstan. The exchange is yet to complete the full application process but the development has already been hailed as a landmark achievement for the company in the Central...
Popularity of Crypto Investments Makes Case for Regulations, Australian Securities Watchdog Says
12.8.2022
High rates of crypto ownership, with purchases often made on advice from Youtube and Facebook, make “a strong case for regulation,” according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. The watchdog backs its stance with poll results showing nearly half of retail...
Iran Amends Regulations to Ease Crypto Miners’ Access to Renewable Energy
29.7.2022
Authorities in Iran have revised some rules for the crypto mining industry in order to facilitate its access to green power. Licensed miners will now be able to purchase electricity produced from renewable sources from across the country at lower rates. Cryptocurrency Miners in Iran Allowed...
Billionaire Mark Cuban Expects SEC to Impose ‘Nightmare’ Crypto Registration Rules
27.7.2022
Shark Tank star and the owner of the NBA team Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, has warned that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will come up with rules for token registration that will be “the nightmare that’s waiting for the crypto industry.” Mark Cuban Foresees...
Credit Cards Should Not Be Used for Crypto Transactions, Taiwan’s Financial Watchdog Says
24.7.2022
The financial regulator of Taiwan has asked local banks not to allow the use of cards for payments in transactions involving cryptocurrencies, local media revealed. The authority says these assets are risky while associated cash flows are hard to monitor. Taiwanese Regulator Urges Banks Not...
Thailand’s Oldest Lender Delays Bitkub Exchange Acquisition Amid Tighter Crypto Rules
22.7.2022
The company that owns Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank has postponed a deal to acquire a majority stake in Bitkub, the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The decision comes amid tightening crypto regulations that limit growth in domestic crypto trading. SCB Postpones...
Hong Kong to Introduce Licensing for Crypto Platforms Through AML Law
10.7.2022
New legislation tailored to regulate the crypto space in Hong Kong aims to implement a licensing regime for crypto service providers. The respective changes to the region’s anti-money laundering (AML) rules have been submitted to its legislature while a recently published report examines...