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Malta prepares to revise regulatory treatment of NFTs

5.12.2022
The revision seeks to remove nonfungible tokens from Malta's Virtual Financial Assets Framework

Brazilian crypto industry gets regulatory clarity amid global uncertainty

5.12.2022
The recent regulatory framework from the Brazilian Congress will benefit the country’s financial institutions and bridge local liquidity with global markets

Japanese Government Set to Adopt FATF Crypto AML Guidelines into National Law

5.12.2022
The Japanese government is preparing to enshrine the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s crypto anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines into the legal code – after the country’s parliament voted in favor of the measure. NHK reported that MPs voted for the Revised Act on Prevention of Transfer...

Coordinating the Federal Government's Approach to Crypto

5.12.2022
President Joe Biden raised the hopes of the U.S. crypto industry by signing an executive order that directed federal entities to better regulate crypto. That’s why Carole House, a former White House adviser and one of the order’s chief authors, is one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022

Report: Nigerian Finance Bill Has Provisions Allowing Govt to Tax Crypto Transactions

5.12.2022
A Nigerian finance bill, which seeks to amend the country’s various tax statutes, contains provisions which allow the government to tax cryptocurrency and other digital asset transactions, a report has said. Nigeria is reportedly seeking to join six other countries, including two from Africa...

‘I Wanted to Punch Kanye’ — Free Speech Waffler Elon Musk’s Nonsensical Take on Bitcoin, CBDCs, and Censorship

5.12.2022
“Vox Populi, Vox Dei, man.” So says self-proclaimed Chief Twit Elon Musk from a private jet flying high above the world during a Twitter Spaces appearance on Sunday, Dec. 4 (JST). It does sound nice to say, but the voice of the mob should never be the voice of “God.” The reasons...

The Crypto 6 Case Heads to Trial With Only 1 Defendant Left, Prosecutor’s So-Called ‘Expert’ Excluded

4.12.2022
On Dec. 6, 2022, the “Crypto Six” case will be heading to trial, and out of all six defendants, only Ian Freeman, co-host of the radio broadcast Free Talk Live, has not accepted a plea bargain. According to the most recent hearing, Freeman’s legal counsel filed a Daubert motion, which aims...

Regulators face public ire after FTX collapse, experts call for coordination

4.12.2022
U.S regulators and their failure to avoid another crypto contagion have raised a lot of questions over their credibility

Uzbekistan Approves Rules for Issuance and Circulation of Crypto Assets

3.12.2022
The authority responsible for crypto oversight in Uzbekistan has determined the order of issuing and circulating digital assets in the country. The main reason behind the move is to establish a mechanism that would allow local companies to attract capital through coins and tokens. Uzbekistan...

South African Government to Add Crypto Entities to ‘List of Accountable Institutions’

2.12.2022
According to the South African government, crypto entities — or businesses whose activities include the exchange or transfer of crypto assets — are set to be included in the list of so-called accountable institutions starting Dec. 19. Businesses that convert one crypto asset to another or that...

Italy to impose 26% capital gains tax on crypto profits

1.12.2022
The 26% capital gains tax will be imposed on cryptocurrency trading profits larger than 2000 euros ($2,062.3)

Italy Wants to Tax Crypto Gains at 26% From 2023

1.12.2022
The new government of Italy plans to impose a 26% tax on capital gains from crypto trading, according to the draft budget for next year. The center-right coalition in power is also preparing to oblige Italians to declare their digital assets and pay 14% on their holdings. Government in Italy...

Manitoba Halts New Crypto Mining Projects Due to Expected High Energy Demand

1.12.2022
Authorities in Manitoba are temporarily suspending the connection of new crypto mining facilities to the power grid. The Canadian province, which relies heavily on hydroelectric generation and attracts miners with low electricity rates, fears it may face overwhelming energy demand. Manitoba...

Singapore’s Temasek sees ‘reputational damage’ due to FTX, official says

30.11.2022
Despite writing down its $275 million investment in FTX, Temasek still apparently holds its investments in many other crypto-related businesses

Brazilian Government Wants to Police Crypto and Train Prosecutors to Deal with Scams

30.11.2022
Brazil’s government will look to tighten its policing of the nation’s crypto sector. It has created a “working group” composed of top lawyers and prosecutors who have been tasked with drafting proposals for legal reform. In an official announcement, the Public Ministry’s policy-making National...

European Central Bank blasts Bitcoin —community responds

30.11.2022
After the European Central Bank released a blog post on the shortcomings of Bitcoin, the crypto community on Twitter took to the comments to defend the cryptocurrency

Spanish Government to Add Crypto Clauses to Criminal Code

29.11.2022
The Spanish government is set to create crypto-related clauses in the nation’s Criminal Code – in a bid to close loopholes and help police fight Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoin-powered crime. Cronista reported that the ruling coalition parties – the Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) and Unidas Podemos...