Search
New Zealand Proposes to Free Crypto From Some Taxes to Promote Growth
25.2.2020
New Zealand’s new proposed taxation systems considers excluding crypto from certain Goods and Services tax provisions
Securities Law Helped Build Modern Capitalism. Crypto Should Embrace It
25.2.2020
Crypto should work within the existing regulatory structure around securities, rather than reinvent a whole new system
New Zealand Plans to Drop ‘Unfavorable’ Sales Tax Treatment of Cryptocurrencies
25.2.2020
The Inland Revenue Department is considering how best to change its tax regimen so that cryptocurrencies aren't at a disadvantage
Token Trading Platform From Russia’s Richest Man Enters Testing Phase
25.2.2020
The token trading platform championed by Vladimir Potanin has entered a testing phase, and may expand to include assets outside of metals-backed tokens
Crypto Exchanges Need Common Messaging to Comply With Travel Rule
25.2.2020
From ATMs to cargo containers, standards make global commerce work. The same goes for crypto, which needs standards to comply with anti-money laundering rules
New Jersey Lawmaker Wants to Create a Crypto License
24.2.2020
New Jersey Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez has introduced a licensing regime for crypto businesses, authorizing the state banking regulator to oversee the space
G20 Urges Countries to Adopt Tough FATF Rules on Cryptocurrencies
24.2.2020
FATF's guidance compels crypto exchanges to share user data with one another
Blockchain Pioneer Caitlin Long to Build Crypto Bank in Wyoming
24.2.2020
A Wyoming corporation founded by Caitlin Long is preparing to apply for a special purpose depository institution (SPDI) charter with the state’s division of banking
SEC to Decide the Fate of Another Bitcoin ETF Proposal This Week
24.2.2020
The SEC is poised to rule on another bitcoin ETF application this week. Wilshire Phoenix is hoping its novel fund structure might help it succeed where others have not
‘Crucial’ for Central Banks to Consider Digital Currencies: Bank of England Exec
24.2.2020
Governments need to research digital currencies so they can strike a balance with private issuers, said the BoE's chief cashier
Central Bankers From Canada, Netherlands, Ukraine Call Blockchain Unnecessary for Digital Fiat
24.2.2020
Central bank digital currencies have been a hot topic in blockchain circles recently, but central banks are lukewarm about blockchains
Sweden’s Central Bank Finally Embraces DLT – But Only in Simulation Mode
21.2.2020
Riksbank's e-krona pilot will run on distributed ledger tech, but the entire project will be operated as only a simulation through at least 2021
G20: Think Tank, Ministers, Central Bankers to Talk Crypto, CBDC Policy
21.2.2020
In December 2019, Saudi Arabia took over the G20 presidency from Japan, becoming the first Arab nation to take over the G20 presidency. The G20 will once again tackle the issue of cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), with an influential think tank, ministers and central...
Brazil’s Central Bank to Launch Near-Instant Payments as a Response to Cryptocurrencies
20.2.2020
The PIX payments system is coming to Brazil next winter, promising almost instant transfers for individuals and businesses
US Court Tells Telegram and SEC to Focus on ‘Economic Realities’ of Gram Token Sale
19.2.2020
In his first public comments on the case, federal judge P. Kevin Castel called on Telegram and the SEC to consider the "economic realities" of the case such as the gram token’s secondary market
EU Official: We Can’t Regulate Libra Without More Details
19.2.2020
The European Union is still trying to figure out what to do about Libra, according to a new memo
ICO Project Enigma Settles SEC Charges Over $45M Token Sale
19.2.2020
The SEC settled charges with Engima MPC alleging it raised $45 million in an unregistered securities sale with its 2017 ICO. Engima will refund investors and pay a penalty
Policymakers Shouldn’t Fear Digital Money: So Far It’s Maintaining the Dollar’s Status
19.2.2020
U.S. policymakers are worried that CBDCs and crypto will harm the dollar's reserve status. But maybe they have it backwards, writes CoinDesk columnist Nic Carter
Crypto Industry Lauds Token Safe Harbor, But Warns of Risks
19.2.2020
Crypto advocates are praising SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s token “safe harbor” proposal, though not without questioning the details
Mike Bloomberg’s 2020 Finance Policy Proposes Strict Bitcoin Regulations
19.2.2020
The 2020 U.S. Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg addressed the subject of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICO) in his recently published Financial Reform Policy. Bloomberg wants more “regulatory oversight” when it comes to this promising technology, claiming he sees...