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18.11 / 13:13

Adoption regulation Altcoin Bitcoin Indian Indian PM urges democratic countries to collaborate on cryptocurrencies

India appears to be taking a progressive stance on Bitcoin (BTC). Especially given the fact that the country is attempting to reach a uniform viewpoint on the categorization and legality of this new asset class.

18.11 / 06:41

regulation taxation lawmakers Lawmakers push back on crypto provisions in Infrastructure Bill

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are fighting back against changes to tax reporting rules for crypto brokers and transactions over $10,000 in the newly passed Infrastructure Bill.

18.11 / 01:21

Government CBDC regulation NOT U.S. is not moving fast enough to develop a CBDC, says former CFTC chair

Tim Massad, who served as chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission until 2017, said the United States is too slow in developing a plan to modernize its payment systems.

18.11 / 00:27

business regulation Investments regulatory Fidelity clears regulatory hurdle to become Canada’s first institutional Bitcoin custodian

As reported by The Globe and Mail, Fidelity Clearing Canada received approval from the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada on Wednesday to launch a Bitcoin (BTC) trading and custody platform. It is designed for use by institutional investors — such as pension funds, portfolio managers and mutual funds — and would be a first-of-a-kind service in the country.

17.11 / 23:05

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According to a report from CNBC TV18 India, the nation's government plans to reclassify cryptocurrency exchanges as e-commerce platforms, which will reduce the Goods and Services Taxes (GST) users must pay per transaction, or per trade, to 1%.

17.11 / 20:47

Government regulation Acting OCC head calls for consolidated supervision for crypto firms

Michael Hsu, the acting head of the United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, hopes to address gaps in supervision for companies dealing with cryptocurrencies.

17.11 / 16:43

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The Bank of Russia will only fully adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC) if the digital ruble meets several conditions within pilot tests, governor Elvira Nabiullina said.

17.11 / 14:01

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Major crypto exchange Binance took a compliance-friendly approach to its business after years of cat-and-mouse game with regulators around the world and it worked surprisingly well in terms of user retention, according to a new interview with Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao.

16.11 / 22:45

Ripple regulation Framework regulatory Ripple outlines possible regulatory framework for crypto industry in US

Ripple, the company whose executives have often criticized the United States’ seeming lack of regulatory clarity on the cryptocurrency industry, has outlined its own “pragmatic” framework.

16.11 / 22:23

cryptocurrency regulation Israel's AML Authority and Europol Zoom In On Crypto

Israel’s Money Laundering and Terror Financing Prohibition Authority (IMPA) has announced that new, tightened regulations will now apply to cryptoassets, fintechs, and various other financial products. The measures are designed to introduce more regulatory clarity and coherent standards, according to senior government representatives. They are also in line with the latest recommendations by the European Union’s law enforcement agency Europol.

16.11 / 20:23

cryptocurrency regulation Central Bank MPs Russian MPs Want Central Bank to ‘Consider Crypto’s Spread’

Russian lawmakers and regulators are pressing for crypto change, but will likely have to contend against a familiar foe in all things crypto-related in the country – the staunchly anti-crypto Central Bank.

16.11 / 16:09

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Changpeng Zhao (CZ), CEO of major crypto exchange Binance, said that the firm aims to set up headquarters and regional offices around the globe in a move to shift away from a "technology company to a financial services company." Along those lines, the exchange published a 'crypto bill of rights'.

16.11 / 14:41

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Crypto exchange Huobi Global’s own cryptocurrency huobi token (HT) rose in an otherwise red crypto market today, before falling along with the rest of the market. The changes follow news that Huobi is moving its spot trading services to Gibraltar.

16.11 / 14:41

Adoption regulation Bitcoin lawmakers Indian Crypto Can't be Stopped, but Must be Regulated, Indian Lawmakers Conclude

The latest meeting - that had India’s parliamentary standing committee on finance discussing crypto-related issues with the industry’s representatives for the first time - saw the lawmakers concluding that it was impossible for the authorities to stop the crypto sector’s growth in the country, but also that cryptocurrencies need to be regulated.

16.11 / 11:47

Government regulation Bitcoin China warns state-owned enterprises to cease involvement in Bitcoin mining

China is pressuring its own state-owned businesses to cease mining cryptocurrencies, and the government is considering harsh penalties on firms that continue, including higher energy expenses.

16.11 / 09:17

Government regulation us government Infrastructure bill can still be remedied: DeFi dev-turned Congress candidate

The controversial U.S. infrastructure bill was signed into law by President Joe Biden this morning, with the legislation passing without amendments made to the broad provisions that could impose stringent reporting requirements on crypto network validators and software developers.

16.11 / 09:15

regulation Nov lawmakers South Korean lawmakers push back against controversial “know-the-sender” rule

South Korea’s crypto community coul soon face stringent reporting requirements on all cryptocurrency transactions, with the country’s National Assembly currently debating whether “know-the sender” (KTS) rules should be imposed.

16.11 / 07:51

cryptocurrency regulation Ban Cryptocurrency here to stay, needs regulation: Experts to Parliamentary panel

cryptocurrency is here to stay, and the challenge is to find ways of regulating it, a view endorsed by some members of the panel who expressed concern over its misuse. The experts said the government should decide how cryptocurrency is to be regulated.

16.11 / 00:25

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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered crypto mining firm Marathon Digital Holdings to produce documents and communications for one of its mining facilities in Montana.

15.11 / 20:49

regulation SEC Law Decoded: Crypto cities, investor protection nation, Nov. 8–15

As the U.S. federal government — acting through its Securities and Exchange Commission — continues to valiantly protect investors and the public interest from the grave dangers of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, one major American city after another begin embracing or at least exploring the potential of crypto and blockchain technology to improve various aspects of city finance, administration and residents’ monetary well-being.

15.11 / 20:49

regulation Pump and Dump London London assembly member calls for ban on crypto ads in trains and buses

Sian Berry, former co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales and current member of the London Assembly, is looking to crack down on crypto advertisements on public transport.

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