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Turkey Drafting Crypto Bill to Submit to Parliament in Coming Weeks: Report
31.5.2022
Turkey is reportedly drafting crypto legislation to be submitted to parliament in the coming weeks. The bill may also impose taxes on some crypto transactions. New Turkish Crypto Legislation Underway Turkey is drafting a bill to establish new rules for the crypto industry, Bloomberg reported last...
Chamber of Representatives in Paraguay Advances Crypto Bill
27.5.2022
Cryptocurrency regulation in Paraguay is progressing steadily, as a crypto bill introduced in December has been approved by the Chamber of Representatives in the country. The bill, which contains definitions and rules for cryptocurrency mining, one of the hot topics in Paraguay due to the cheap...
Bill Gates: Crypto Has No Valuable Output — It’s Not Adding to Society Like Other Investments
22.5.2022
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has explained why he does not own any bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. “I like investing in things that have valuable output,” Gates said, adding that crypto is “not adding to society like other investments.” Bill Gates on Crypto,...
Panama's president says he won't sign crypto bill into law 'at this moment'
20.5.2022
“If the law has clauses related to money laundering activities — Anti-Money laundering activities — that’s very important to us," said Panama President Laurentino Cortizo
Cyprus Drafts Crypto Rules, May Introduce Them Before EU Regulations
20.5.2022
Cyprus has prepared its own legislation to regulate crypto assets and is likely to adopt it before Europe finalizes a common regulatory framework, a government official has indicated. The authorities in Nicosia welcome the “careful” use of cryptocurrencies, he added. Government...
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...