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Fed’s Bostic Cautious About Rate Hikes as President Biden Blames Higher Prices on Covid-19 and Putin
20.4.2022
As inflation continues to wreak havoc on the lives of ordinary American citizens, all eyes are focused on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s plans to fix the situation. Meanwhile, as the St. Louis Fed president James Bullard wants to aggressively hike the benchmark bank interest rate, Atlanta...
Bill ‘On Digital Currency’ Caps Crypto Investments for Russians, Opens Door for Payments
18.4.2022
Russia’s recently revised bill “On Digital Currency” limits crypto purchases for non-qualified investors while providing legal ground for some cryptocurrency payments, according to local media. The draft law, proposed by the Russian finance ministry, also introduces strict...
Colombian Tax Authority Warns About Consequences of Not Declaring Crypto Related Taxes
3.4.2022
The Colombian tax authority, DIAN, has reminded taxpayers that they need to start registering cryptocurrencies in their statements starting this year. The director of the DIAN, Lisandro Junco, reminded cryptocurrency users that this kind of asset is taxed as any other asset held by citizens....
Sanctions Motivate Russia to Create Own Crypto Market Infrastructure, Finance Ministry Says
2.4.2022
With sanctions cutting off Russia from global finances, Moscow’s motivation to establish a domestic market infrastructure for digital assets grows, a top official at the Russian finance ministry has noted. The comment comes as Russians are losing access to foreign crypto platforms. Russia...
Kenya Central Bank Governor: Low Smartphone Penetration Working Against Plan to Launch CBDC
2.4.2022
According to Patrick Njoroge, the governor of the Kenyan central bank, the significant number of non-smartphones that are in use in Kenya means launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) now may be premature and could lead to many citizens being financially excluded. Central Bank Mulls...
Law Project Presented in Argentinian Senate Proposes to Tax Undeclared Cryptocurrency Held Outside the Country
1.4.2022
A new law project presented in the Argentinian Senate is seeking to start a fund to pay for part of the debt the country has with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The project, which is being pushed by members of the ruling party, would establish that Argentinian citizens have to pay taxes...
Fintech Platform Nequi Plans to Get Into the Cryptocurrency Business in Colombia
30.3.2022
Nequi, a fintech neobank which allowed Colombian citizens to test all-digital financial services, has announced its plans for expansion after having parted ways with Bancolombia, the bank that gave it its origin. These plans include an entry into the cryptocurrency world while complying with...
Argentinian Tax Agency Amps Up Scrutiny for Crypto Traders and Holders With New Requirements
30.3.2022
The Argentinian Tax Agency (AFIP) is watching the movements of cryptocurrency traders and holders, to tighten its control over their transactions. The institution is now sending emails to Argentinian citizens asking for a series of data regarding supposed cryptocurrency operations made in their...
With inflation going through the roof, Sudan’s central bank cautions citizens against using crypto
29.3.2022
Sudanese financial regulator considers cryptocurrencies to be the source of “high risks" as the demand grows
Rio de Janeiro to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments for Taxes Next Year
28.3.2022
Rio de Janeiro, one of the most iconic cities of the South American continent, has announced it will allow its citizens to pay taxes with cryptocurrencies. This makes it the first city in the country to do so, recognizing there is a boom in the cryptocurrency market. These actions form part of...
Spanish Treasury Admits That Cryptocurrency Holdings Don’t Need to Be Declared Under Model 720
24.3.2022
Spain’s Ministry of Treasury has admitted that Spanish citizens are not forced by law to declare their cryptocurrency holdings under the disputed Model 720, which involves declaring funds held abroad. While the antifraud law approved last year established this duty, there are still no rules...
Ombudsman Receives Complaints About Crypto Investments in Spain
22.3.2022
The Spanish ombudsman has been receiving complaints about cryptocurrency and how some Spanish citizens investing in these vehicles have lost everything. In his annual report, Angel Gabilondo recognized the rise of cryptocurrencies as a new problem due to the little or no regulation crypto sees...
Young Russians View Crypto as Safe Investment Amid Economic Uncertainty, Poll Finds
18.3.2022
As western sanctions increase the pressure on their country’s economy, many young Russians consider cryptocurrency to be a “reliable and profitable” investment option. According to a recent study, the share of Russian citizens who know about bitcoin has reached two thirds...
Argentinians Criticize IMF Requirement to Slow Down Crypto Adoption in the Country
15.3.2022
Argentinian citizens involved in the cryptocurrency industry are criticizing a perceived anti-crypto requirement that the recent deal made with the IMF has introduced. The deal, which restructures and gives more facilities to the country to pay the $45 billion owed to the fund, also hints at...
Thailand Seeks to Offer Russian Tourists Crypto Payment Option Amid Fiat Sanctions
8.3.2022
A popular destination for many Russians, Thailand is now looking for ways to facilitate their payments amid widening western sanctions over Moscow’s military invasion of Ukraine. Cryptocurrency is one of the options being explored by the tourism industry as Russian citizens now face...
Russian Ruling Party Says Crypto Regulation Will Safeguard ‘Millions of Citizens’
4.3.2022
United Russia, the nation’s ruling party, says that some 12% of the population uses or interacts with crypto – and senior political figures stated that it will protect crypto holders with its forthcoming regulations....
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Ukraine DAO raises over $6M via NFT sale to aid Ukrainian citizens
3.3.2022
One week into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the team behind Ukraine DAO announced their efforts will go to local NGO, Come Back Alive
‘Help Ukraine’ Scams Appear as Country Seeks Crypto Donations, Report Reveals
2.3.2022
Scams have started exploiting the desire of many in the crypto community to support Ukraine’s efforts to withstand Russia’s military assault and help its citizens endure the conflict. As the country is raising millions in bitcoin, a report has indicated that fraudulent schemes luring...
Data Shows Ruble-Denominated Crypto Trading Has Spiked, RUB Represents Over 2% of USDT Trades
2.3.2022
According to reports and data stemming from ruble-denominated crypto trading pairs, Russian citizens are flocking toward cryptocurrencies amid the conflict in Ukraine. Analytical data indicates that the ruble is the sixth most traded pair with tether and tether’s fourth most traded...
Russian Bank Run Begins as Ruble Plunges to Record Low Amid Escalating Sanctions
28.2.2022
A bank run has started in Russia as citizens rush to withdraw cash amid escalating sanctions. The Russian ruble also nosedived to a record low, plunging more than 30%. “There are about 70 people in line. Eyewitnesses say the money in the ATM runs out within 40 minutes.” Russians Rush...