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The New York and California Way: How Countries in the U.S. Are Taxing Bitcoin
Despite research showing that millions of Americans hold cryptocurrencies, only a few states have actually enacted tax laws or issued concrete guidance on how to deal with the relatively new phenomenon, Bloomberg Tax reported on September 12. дальше »
2018-9-13 15:00 | |
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Sales Tax and Bitcoin in the United States Can Be Confusing
Over the last two years in the US, the federal government and states have been trying to grasp the concept of cryptocurrencies and apply them to traditional finance laws like taxes. The task has proven to be extremely difficult for federal agencies and officials however. дальше »
2018-9-13 05:10 | |
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Federal Judge Applies Long-Established Securities Law to ICOs
Does a decades-old securities law apply to an initial coin offering (ICO)? In a case that represents the first time securities laws have been applied to cryptocurrencies, a district judge says it may. дальше »
2018-9-12 22:09 | |
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Billion Dollar ICO Industry Governed by Securities Law, Judge Rules
U. S. V. Zaslavskiy, 17-cr-0647, U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn), just might go down as a definitive case for cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Many, many billions of dollars generated through initial coin offerings (ICOs) are now, according to a federal judge, considered under the jurisdiction of securities laws. дальше »
2018-9-12 12:35 | |
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Two-for-One: SEC Slaps Crypto Hedge Fund, Broker With Registration Failures
In what it deems a first for both enforcement actions, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is charging two entities with registration failures. дальше »
2018-9-12 23:36 | |
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Uzbekistan Legalizes Crypto Exchanges and Trading
A new presidential decree legalizes cryptocurrency trading in Uzbekistan, introducing licensing for crypto exchanges and a set of requirements they will be obliged to meet. To operate in the country, foreign trading platforms will have to establish local subsidiaries and abide by the country’s relevant laws. дальше »
2018-9-7 17:35 | |
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ShapeShift Will Now Require “Basic Personal Details” for New Membership Program
In a what appears to be a seismic shift in company ethos, digital assets platform ShapeShift has launched a new loyalty program called "ShapeShift Membership" which will require the exchange users to provide "basic personal details," according to a blog post published September 4, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-6 21:20 | |
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Current US Tax Policies Make Crypto Adoption Difficult, Maybe Impossible
The tax policies in the United States are complex, and when it comes to cryptocurrencies, they are even more difficult to navigate. Regardless of the government’s stance on digital currencies, taxation laws in the country don’t allow users to make use of their bitcoins. дальше »
2018-8-25 21:30 | |
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Prolific Bitcoin Dealer ‘Blew a Giant Hole’ Through US Legal Framework
A Mexico-based “prolific bitcoin dealer” has been indicted and held without bond in the US on a number of international money laundering charges. He used Bitfinex for his exchange needs after Coinbase closed his account. дальше »
2018-8-19 15:40 | |
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New Laws in California: Cryptos May Soon be Accepted as Campaign Donations
If adopted, the proposed amendment will enable candidates for public office in California to receive donations in bitcoin and other digital currencies. The post New Laws in California: Cryptos May Soon be Accepted as Campaign Donations appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-8-18 13:32 | |
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Wendy McElroy: Free-Market Law Enforcement for Crypto
The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations. Section 4: State Versus Society Chapter 9, Part 6 Government is a law factory. It passes laws in the same manner that another type of factory extrudes metal molding…But, whereas a factory which extrudes metal molding is providing a product which is useful to the citizens generally, […] The post Wendy McElroy: Free-Market Law Enforcement for Crypto appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-8-11 18:00 | |
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Coinbase Renews Money Transmitter License in Wyoming, Reopens Services in State
Coinbase has announced that it has renewed its money transmitter license in Wyoming three years after terminating its activities in the state. The move marks a significant shift in the working relationship between the crypto exchange giant and state regulators following the expiry of the previous license in June 2015. дальше »
2018-8-7 23:08 | |
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“Not a Great Precedent”: Commissioner Discusses the SEC’s Latest ETF Decision
When the SEC announced its rejection of the Winklevosses’ latest bitcoin ETF filing, the industry found itself reckoning with a problem on repeat: striving toward the goal of approval, another Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) proposal faced the SEC’s death knell. дальше »
2018-8-4 22:49 | |
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Chamber of Digital Commerce Sets Out ICO and Token Guidelines
The Chamber of Digital Commerce’s Token Alliance is producing a new group of guidelines built to help the cryptocurrency and initial coin offering (ICO) markets grow responsibly. дальше »
2018-7-30 18:38 | |
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South Korean Regulator Presses Lawmakers to Pass Crypto Bill Urgently
South Korea’s top financial regulator has urged lawmakers to pass the country’s first crypto bill quickly, citing the urgent need from rising incidents at crypto exchanges. There are currently several crypto-related laws pending at the National Assembly. дальше »
2018-7-28 09:45 | |
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Officials in South Africa Propose VAT-Exemption for Bitcoin Trades
Cryptocurrencies are becoming more prevalent to residents living in South Africa and over the past year bitcoin interest stemming from the region has grown exponentially. Furthermore, just recently the South African Treasury has proposed a few amendments that apply to the country’s Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (TLAB) and how cryptocurrencies are taxed. дальше »
2018-7-28 23:45 | |
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Yes, Stablecoins Can Secure Official Audits from Major Firms
“We have nothing to hide,” says Tory Reiss, VP of corporate development at TrustToken. Like the market’s most popular stablecoin, Tether, TrustToken's TrueUSD is fiat-collateralized. дальше »
2018-7-26 18:55 | |
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Malta Is All Set to Become a Blockchain Hub for Crypto Companies With Financial Services Act Soon Coming Into Force
Malta previously released a new set of regulations in a bid to become the first blockchain island in the world. A triad of laws, namely the Virtual Financial Assets Act (VFA Act), the Innovative Technology Arrangement and Services Act (ITAS Act) and the Malta Digital Innovation Authority Act (MDIA Act), was passed earlier this month. дальше »
2018-7-24 12:59 | |
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Costa Rican Workers Can Be Legally Paid in Cryptocurrency
Employees in Costa Rica can receive part of their salary in cryptocurrency and that wouldn’t be against the law. Certain provisions in the national legislation allow companies to pay their workers not only with fiat money but also with goods, and some legal experts believe cryptos can fit in this category. дальше »
2018-7-22 20:30 | |
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Russian Crypto Owners and Bitcoin Miners Will Not Create Diffferent Tax Laws
Russia Will Not Create Separate Laws For Bitcoin Owners And Cryptocurrency Miners While speaking with the local media, Anatoly Aksakov, the head of the Financial Markets Committee in Russia’s state Duma, stated that the government does not have plans to create any separate tax frameworks for crypto. According to him, people who get money from […] дальше »
2018-7-19 09:55 | |
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Russia: Bitcoin Owners and Miners Will Not Face ‘Separate’ Tax Laws
Russia will subject owners and miners of cryptocurrency to all existing tax obligations from Autumn, authorities hinted July 18. Aksakov: No ‘Separate’ Treatment For Crypto Speaking to local news outlet Izvestia, Anatoly Aksakov, head of the financial markets committee at Russia’s state Duma, said there were currently no plans to draw up “separate” tax frameworks solely for cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-7-19 01:00 | |
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Maltese Blockchain Island Expands Crypto Use With First Two-Way Bitcoin ATM
If anyone has seen the news in the financial world lately, they can see how popular Malta has been in advancing the crypto industry. There have been three new laws established that deal with both crypto and blockchain, which have modeled the way that other countries are handling the activity. However, by bringing in a […] дальше »
2018-7-15 11:43 | |
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DoJ Sentences Women Trading In ‘Bitcoin For Cash’ To One Year In Prison
A women cryptocurrency trader, “Bitcoin Maven”, was sentenced to 366 days prison term by the Department of Justice (DoJ) for practising the trade without a valid license. In news of perhaps the first conviction of women coin trader, the DoJ held Theresa Lynn Tetley, aged 50 years for intentionally breaking financial regulatory rules and laws. дальше »
2018-7-13 16:48 | |
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Strategic Partnership Announced Between TokenPay and Litecoin Foundation
In May 2018, TokenPay Swiss AG joined with WEG Bank in Germany. The former attained a 9. 9 percent stake in the bank, along with the option to purchase as much as 90 percent, pending regulatory approval. дальше »
2018-7-11 01:20 | |
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Blockchain Meeting for Fintech leads: Bitcoin and Blockchain conference will be held in Malta
Why Malta The government of Malta actively works on the development of transparent and favorable laws in the field of blockchain industry regulation. There are plans to establish a special agency – a Digital Innovation Authority that would control and certify blockchain companies. дальше »
2018-7-7 01:29 | |
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Three Lawsuits in Three Months for Ripple
The developer of XRP, the third largest cryptocurrency in the world, Ripple Labs Inc. , has been hit with another lawsuit for securities fraud. This is the third lawsuit in three months. The current lawsuit alleges that the company violated US securities laws and manipulated prices. дальше »
2018-7-6 18:14 | |
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Viber Planning to Release a Messenger-Based Cryptocurrency
Djamel Agaoua, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Viber, stated that Rakuten, the messenger’s parent company, is currently looking at Russian laws concerning the cryptocurrency space. Russian regulations will be very important to Rakuten, as the Japanese company plans to launch their messenger-based cryptocurrency in Russia in 2019. дальше »
2018-7-6 16:44 | |
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Maltese Parliament Passes Three Blockchain Bills into Law
The Maltese Parliament has passed three bills into law that establish a regulatory framework for the country's blockchain sector, Malta Today reports. Just last week, the Parliament “unanimously voted” to approve these bills in its second reading. дальше »
2018-7-5 20:51 | |
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Ripple, CEO Face Another Securities Fraud Lawsuit
A third lawsuit, alleging securities fraud, was filed last week against Ripple Labs Inc, XRPII LLC, and its CEO Bradley Glaringhouse. In 28 pages, the class action suit attempts to make the case XRP is a security: issued, maintained, and supported by Ripple in clear violation of US regulatory laws. дальше »
2018-7-5 12:20 | |
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Cryptocurrency Becomes More Legitimate in Thailand Following New Laws
Cryptocurrency’s legal status in Thailand becomes clearer following new laws that make digital assets and currencies more legitimate. Thailand’s Digital Assets Business Decree defines cryptocurrency as a medium for exchanging “goods, services or any other rights, or to be exchanged for other digital assets, as well as other electronic data specified by the Securities and […] Cryptocurrency Becomes More Legitimate in Thailand Following New Laws was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-7-4 08:29 | |
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SEC Seeks Comments on Another Bitcoin ETF
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking comments on another bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund (ETF). The proposal in question calls for the listing and trading of SolidX bitcoin shares, and stems from the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust, which states it will invest in “bitcoin only. дальше »
2018-7-3 17:52 | |
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Bitcoin News of Expanding Exchanges, New Funds and Laws
Huobi, which recently announced it suspended services in Japan, will be setting up a new office in London. Coinbase, which is about to introduce GBP deposits and withdrawals, will open a branch in Portland, on the US West Coast. дальше »
2018-7-1 17:45 | |
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This Week in Bitcoin: Expanding Exchanges, New Crypto Fund, Patent, and Laws
In this week’s editions of Bitcoin in Brief we’ve covered a number of interesting developments in the crypto space. Several prominent exchanges have announced plans to increase their presence in new markets and locations, while a newly launched platform aims to rate them according to their liquidity, security, and volume. дальше »
2018-7-1 16:20 | |
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A Nuanced Look At Crypto Assets as Securities In Light of SEC Comments
On June 14, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) director of corporate finance made waves in the cryptocurrency space when he commented at Yahoo Finance’s All Market Summit: Crypto that ether is not a security. дальше »
2018-7-3 23:16 | |
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Malta Passes Favorable Cryptocurrency Laws in Next Step as a Blockchain Island
The Maltese Parliament has voted into law three cryptocurrency and blockchain bills, making Malta one of the most desirable locations for setting up blockchain enterprises. дальше »
2018-6-29 19:38 | |
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Anyone Can Start Mining Cryptos in Ukraine Even Without a License
While governments and regulators in some countries are passing laws to regulate the trading of cryptocurrencies and, even their mining, other nations advocate a more crypto-friendly approach towards the sector. дальше »
2018-6-29 14:59 | |
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Florida Could Now Have a Cryptocurrency Chief for Regulatory Oversight
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Florida, Jimmy Patronis, announced the creation of a new position in the state called cryptocurrency chief on Tuesday, June 26. The new designee will help develop a regulatory framework in the state for cryptocurrencies and look into the current insurance and securities laws and their application on digital currencies and Initial […] Florida Could Now Have a Cryptocurrency Chief for Regulatory Oversight was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-6-27 22:58 | |
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US Secret Service Asks Congress for Help to Prevent Illicit Use of Privacy Coins
The US Secret Service is worried about the illicit use of cryptocurrencies. A high-ranking official of the agency has urged Congress to consider additional legislation to address anonymity-enhanced cryptocurrencies and services intended to obscure transactions on blockchains such as tumblers or mixers. дальше »
2018-6-23 19:50 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] and Bitcoin Cash [BCH] ‘who is better’ controversy
Bitcoin Core is known by its symbol BTC. Since the commencement of BCH, also known as Bitcoin Cash, the group has been bargaining laws. The question of ‘Who is better’ is something BCH has been fighting to prove to the crypto-world. дальше »
2018-6-22 10:27 | |
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‘Sweet Spot’ is the Target of a Trump Administration Official on Regulation on Crypto
Sympathies aside, he argued that regulation is important to protect investors – but the government should not discourage potential investors or developers from entering the market through burdensome laws or regulations. дальше »
2018-6-21 01:05 | |
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Bitcoin More Influential in US Politics Than Ever
US Senate candidate Austin Petersen revealed his campaign received, and promptly returned, a giant amount of bitcoin this week, as the donation ran afoul of financing laws. Leading candidate for the Libertarian Party’s national chair, Joshua Smith, has made cryptocurrency a key part of his platform heading into the convention. дальше »
2018-6-20 07:40 | |
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William hinman says ethereum is not a security and crypto market rebounds after sec’s
This follows the news from the US SEC which does not consider Ethereum a security. And, as with Bitcoin, applying the disclosure regime of the federal securities laws to current transactions in Ether would seem to add little value,” Hinman explained. дальше »
2018-6-15 17:30 | |
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New Platform Answers the Question: Who's Really Behind That ICO?
With crypto scams running rampant across the globe, Human Trust Protocol, aka Hub, is joining hands with Civic, a blockchain identification service provider, to verify users via know-your-client (KYC) data gathered from the Civic secure identity platform (SIP). дальше »
2018-6-13 00:23 | |
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