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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...

Kyrgyzstan reportedly introduces regulations for crypto exchanges

25.8.2021
The new regulatory framework aims to bring the legal status to cryptocurrency exchanges in Kyrgyzstan

Let’s be clear: Blockchain technology is infrastructure

25.8.2021
With continued dialogue between the blockchain industry and the U.S. Congress, there is still hope that regulatory legislation will arrive at a mutually beneficial resolution

SEC could approve Bitcoin futures ETF in October, analysts predict

25.8.2021
“A launch could come as soon as October, and we believe the SEC should permit several at once to avoid handing out a first-mover advantage,” Bloomberg ETF analysts said

Thai SEC proposes new rules for digital asset custodians

25.8.2021
The Thai SEC is seeking public input for newly proposed crypto custody regulations until late September

Upbit reportedly first crypto exchange to file with Korean regulators

23.8.2021
Upbit is one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges alongside Bithumb, Coinone and Korbit — who are collectively referred to as “The Big Four.”

Crypto-friendly CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz reportedly plans to step down

19.8.2021
Quintenz's 5-year term at the agency was originally scheduled to end in April 2020, but he has twice extended his departure

Putin Orders Russian Government to Prepare to Check Officials With Crypto Assets

18.8.2021
President Vladimir Putin has tasked several ministries and the central bank to prepare to verify information provided by government employees about their digital asset holdings. The order comes as part of a new plan to combat corruption which was recently approved by the Russian leader. Authorities...

Crypto language in the infrastructure bill is a political shell game, says Cointelegraph GC

18.8.2021
According to Zachary Kelman, Republicans and moderate Democrats may know the tax reporting requirements for crypto firms are impossible, but want to have a provision to fund some of the projects without raising taxes

Facebook’s David Marcus calls for “fair shot” at crypto payments

18.8.2021
Marcus shares his honest thoughts on the crypto market, as well as declaring that Novi is ready to launch

Government Watchdog Investigates Conflicts of Interest Involving SEC Officials, Crypto, XRP, Ripple Lawsuit

18.8.2021
Government watchdog Empower Oversight has requested internal documents from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on cryptocurrency that potentially show conflicts of interest at the commission involving former high-level officials. This affects the commission’s lawsuit against...

Ukraine’s Digital Ministry Plans to Pay Employees With Digital Hryvnia in Pilot Project

18.8.2021
Employees of Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation may become the first in the country to get their salaries in digital currency. The National Bank of Ukraine is developing an electronic version of the Ukrainian hryvnia and the ministry is considering the option of using...

US lawmakers urge CFTC and SEC to form joint working group on digital assets

17.8.2021
The letter seems to be applying political pressure for the two government agencies to act on their own rather than waiting for a bill requiring the creation of such a group to become law

US Government Now Offers Informants Crypto Rewards in Addition to Bank Wires, Suitcases Full of Cash

16.8.2021
Attendees of the Black Hat hacker conference in Las Vegas were introduced to a new advertisement crafted by the U.S. State Department. According to individuals who accessed the government advertisement via an open Wi-Fi network called “#Rewardsnotransoms” they discovered the U.S....

Central Bank of Iran Should Regulate Cryptocurrencies, Securities Watchdog Says

15.8.2021
With bitcoin mining being a regulated activity in Iran, the head of the country’s securities and exchange regulator believes the central bank has to turn its attention to cryptocurrencies. The regulator is ready to consider accommodating crypto trade when digital assets are regulated. Capital...

The 50th Anniversary of ‘Nixon Shock:’ How Suspending the Dollar’s Convertibility With Gold Fueled Today’s Fiat World

15.8.2021
Approximately 50 years ago today, Americans were introduced to ‘Nixon Shock’ when the 37th president of the United States suspended the convertibility of the U.S. dollar into gold. Since this point in time, the U.S. economy has never been the same as many believe Richard Nixon ushered...