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Banks Don’t Need Extra Crypto Protections Yet, EU Regulator Says
29.4.2022
The European Banking Authority said it will kick off work to map out crypto activities and spot new financial risks this year
International Tax Consortium Lists ‘Red Flag Indicators’ of Fraud in NFT Marketplaces
29.4.2022
The guidance, which is the first of its kind from the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement, lists both strong and moderate indicators of fraud
Belgian Registration for New Crypto Firms Kicks In on Sunday
29.4.2022
Existing wallet providers have until June 1 to notify under the anti-money laundering law
US Labor Department Has ‘Grave Concerns’ About Fidelity’s Plan for Bitcoin in 401(k) Retirement Plans, Wall Street Journal Reports
29.4.2022
The Labor Department is scheduled to meet with Fidelity to express concerns
India’s Decision on Crypto Regulation Will Not Be Rushed, Says Finance Minister
29.4.2022
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says that the country’s crypto policy will not be rushed. “Our intention is in no way to hurt the ecosystem, or to even say that we don’t need it,” she added. Finance Minister on Indian Crypto Regulation India’s finance...
Panama's Crypto Law: No Legal Tender, but Digital Assets Exempt From Capital Gain Tax
28.4.2022
The sponsor of the freshly-passed legislation spoke on Twitter spaces on Thursday afternoon
US Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Give CFTC Crypto Spot Market Oversight
28.4.2022
U.S. Representatives Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) reintroduced the Digital Commodity Exchange Act Thursday, which would create a comprehensive national framework for digital assets and give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission a greater role in overseeing the sector
Panama Legislature Passes Bill Regulating Crypto
28.4.2022
US, EU Members Among 60 Nations Calling for Open, Global Internet
28.4.2022
The "Declaration for the Future of the Internet" calls for the network to return to its decentralized roots, and warns against disinformation, ransomware and privacy violations
India to Give Clarity on Tax Provision Within Two Months: Sources
28.4.2022
The UK's FCA Says it Has Been Focused on the More Negative Side of the Crypto Debate
27.4.2022
The financial regulator tended to key in on the risks crypto presented for financial stability, said David Raw, the co-director of consumer and retail policy at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Banco Central de Cuba entregará licencias a proveedores de servicios de activos virtuales
27.4.2022
Las licencias serán válidas por un año y podrán ser extendidas por uno adicional, dijo el banco el martes
EU Crypto Laundering Plans Could Overwhelm Authorities, Bank Regulator Says
27.4.2022
Officials urged lawmakers to think again as they approach the last stage of privacy-busting proposals
CFTC Sets May Roundtable to Weigh Ideas Sparked by FTX’s Derivatives Push
27.4.2022
FTX’s application to allow for direct clearing of customers’ derivatives transactions has inspired the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to weigh such “non-intermediated” trading in a public roundtable next month
Stablecoins Need Standard-Setting Effort, U.S. Banking Watchdog Suggests
27.4.2022
Stablecoins should have the same kind of standard-setting initiative previously seen in setting up common web practices in the early days of the internet, said Acting U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu
Gibraltar's Government Targets Crypto Market Manipulation With New Rules
27.4.2022
Market manipulation has been an increasing risk among distributed ledger technology companies, Gibraltar’s Minister for Digital and Financial Services Albert Isola minister said in 2020
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Invites Views on Retail CBDC
27.4.2022
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a discussion paper inviting views on the key issues around a central bank digital currency (CBDC)
Former Homeland Security Chief Nielsen to Join Astra as Adviser
27.4.2022
Another top aide to former President Donald Trump is joining the Swiss crypto startup, Astra Protocol. Ex-Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen has been hired as an adviser right on the heels of former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney
Europe's Lawmakers Set to Advance Discussion of Controversial Crypto AML Rules
27.4.2022
Talks on contentious anti-money laundering rules for the sector are reaching the closing stage, but some hope there’ll be wiggle room on small payments, unhosted wallets and transition periods
Brazilian Senate Plenary Approves Bill Regulating Crypto Transactions
27.4.2022
The bill will be voted on by the Chamber of Deputies and, if approved, can be vetoed by the executive branch