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Wikimedia community supports proposal to stop foundation from accepting crypto donations
13.4.2022
The arguments in favor included environmental concerns surrounding Bitcoin transactions and “the risk to the movement’s reputation for accepting cryptocurrencies."
Bank of Russia Rejects Idea of Using Cryptocurrency to Circumvent Sanctions
7.4.2022
The Central Bank of Russia has turned down a proposal to allow the use of digital currencies for the purpose of sanctions evasion. The monetary authority believes this is hardly an option as Western regulators are already taking steps to prevent such transactions. Employing Bitcoin to Evade...
I’m Not Anti-Crypto, Says Architect of Controversial EU Money Laundering Proposal
31.3.2022
In an exclusive interview, Belgium’s Assita Kanko tells CoinDesk she just wants to stop anonymous payments being used for crime – but her claims seem unlikely to impress an industry that complains of privacy violations and stifling innovation
The SEC's New Proposal to Redefine 'Dealer' Could Spell Bad News for DeFi
28.3.2022
A new proposal by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) aims to redefine what it means to be a securities dealer – a move industry experts say could cripple the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry
Biden Budget Proposal Estimates Additional $11B in Revenues by 2032 by Updating Crypto Rules
28.3.2022
The proposal also seeks to expand the DOJ’s budget by $52 million to fight ransomware and combat the “misuse of cryptocurrency.”
European Union’s MiCA Proposal Progresses to Trilogue Stage Without Bitcoin Ban Provision
27.3.2022
The Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulatory package passed another potential hurdle this week and is moving to the next stage of the EU’s legislative process. Proponents of a controversial text prohibiting proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrencies, which was recently dropped from the draft...
Defi Protocol Anchor to Implement ‘Semi-Dynamic Earn Rate’ Following Governance Vote
25.3.2022
On Thursday, the team behind the lending protocol Anchor announced that a proposal has passed and the decentralized money market will “implement a more sustainable semi-dynamic earn rate.” Following the announcement, the value of the protocol’s native token ANC slipped roughly...
EU Institutions to Continue MiCA Discussions Without Bitcoin Mining Ban Proposal
25.3.2022
As the European Parliament continues its work on the crypto-focused MiCA regulation, Stefan Berger, a German member in charge of shepherding the legislation, has announced that his mandate to lead inter-institutional talks on MiCA was not scrapped -- thus advancing the regulation towards...
Malaysian deputy finance minister responds to proposal to legalize Bitcoin
24.3.2022
Similar to countries like Indonesia, Malaysia has not banned crypto trading but the government doesn't want to adopt crypto for payments
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Says State Is ‘Figuring out Ways’ to Allow Businesses to Pay Taxes in Bitcoin
24.3.2022
Florida governor, Ron DeSantis explained at a press conference on Tuesday that he’s spoken with state agencies and told them to figure out ways for businesses to pay tax with cryptocurrencies. During the signing ceremony for a bill focused on financial literacy, DeSantis said that...
Proposal for crypto tax policy in India will go to parliament on March 24
23.3.2022
First announced by India's finance minister in February, the amendment to existing laws proposed a 30% tax targeting digital asset transactions
OECD opens proposal on tax transparency framework for crypto to public comment
22.3.2022
According to the OECD, the crypto market posed a “significant risk” around tax transparency, claiming that any gains will eventually be lost without additional safeguards
Crypto Providers Would Have to Swap Transaction Details Under OECD Tax-Dodging Proposal
22.3.2022
Details of overseas crypto holdings would be shared with home tax authorities under the planned extension of rules intended to bust financial secrecy
Makerdao Dev Insists Defi Protocol Should Leverage Real World Assets to Scale
20.3.2022
On March 16, the protocol engineer at Makerdao and co-founder of the software and design firm Bellwood Studios, Hexonaut, announced a proposal to use real world assets (RWAs) in order to scale the decentralized finance (defi) protocol Makerdao. Hexonaut insists the bull market was good,...
Here Is Internet Computer Founder's Proposal to 'Hasten the End' of Ukraine War
17.3.2022
Dominic Williams, the founder of Internet Computer (ICP) and the non-profit organization dedicated to building and promoting it, DFINITY, has a plan to help end the war in Ukraine.
Pointing out that Russia is in full control of all the media running in its jurisdiction, which distribute...
Juno's Proposal 16 Vote Is a Watershed for Blockchain Governance – For Better or Worse
16.3.2022
Prop16, which narrowly passed, highlights the complexity and risks of on-chain governance
MakerDAO community proposal to replace MKR governance token
16.3.2022
The proposal introduces a new stkMKR token which will act as a bonding asset for MKR staked in governance proposals
Market Wrap: Cryptos Decline After Rejection of EU Bitcoin Proposal
14.3.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos were unmoved after the rejection of the EU bitcoin proposal on Monday. Traders expect a busy week ahead with the Fed meeting and geopolitical developments on tap
EU Parliament Committee Votes Against Proof-of-Work Ban, Supports Alternative Amendment on Crypto Assets
14.3.2022
European Parliament’s economic and monetary affairs committee has voted against banning proof-of-work-based assets for companies in the European Union. An alternative proposal on crypto assets by European Parliament member Stefan Berger receives support instead. Committee Rejects...
Proposal Limiting Proof-of-Work Is Rejected in EU Parliament Committee Vote: Sources
14.3.2022