A Spot Bitcoin ETF Still Seems Unlikely

Several bitcoin futures exchange-traded funds are now trading, with more to come. A spot bitcoin ETF remains elusive. Industry proponents hope that the recent approval of a futures ETF filed under the same law that governs spot bitcoin ETF applications may be a hopeful sign, but the SEC has a laundry list of concerns that still need to be addressed. дальше »

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Law Decoded: Crypto risks, imaginary and real, and creative ways of addressing them, April 4–11

The Treasury admits there’s not much crypto-aided sanctions evasion going on, stablecoins attract regulatory attention, and a fourth futures-based BTC ETF secures approval. дальше »

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Mexican Senator Moves to Make Bitcoin Legal Tender

Mexican lawmaker Indira Kempis (pictured) plans to propose legislation on a money law in addition to a bill to guarantee financial inclusion and financial education. Bitcoin law, said Samson Mow,... дальше »

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The Ripple connection in Gensler's plan to collaborate with CFTC on crypto regulation

SEC Chair Gary Gensler revealed the collaborative crypto regulation plans through a speech delivered during the Penn Law Capital Markets Association’s annual conference on 4 April. The speech undersThe post The Ripple connection in Gensler's plan to collaborate with CFTC on crypto regulation appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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New Singapore Crypto Law Requires Overseas-Only Operators to Be Licensed: Report

The city-state'sTuesday passage of the law means such companies will have to meet anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism measures to which they were not previously subjected. дальше »

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Law Decoded: ‘Unhosted’ wallets are just ‘wallets,’ March 28–April 4

Yet another regulatory attack on self-hosted wallets, a digital dollar with privacy protections, and more of the same for spot BTC ETFs. дальше »

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Skewed data: How could a new US law boost blockchain analysis?

Infrastructure firms will now have to report within 24 hours if they make a ransomware payment. “This surely will be a game changer.” дальше »

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European Union vote against anonymous trading on exchanges

European Union lawmakers have voted in favor of a law that will ban privacy-based crypto transactions in exchanges. However, the crypto community is strongly against the move, with many saying it would stifle the industry’s growth potential. дальше »

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Binance wins dismissal of class action over 2018 tokens that tanked

The judge ruled domestic law doesn’t apply to Binance as it is not an exchange domestic to the United States and that the case was filed “too late.” дальше »

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‘The cryptocurrency world will help in this war’: Kuna CLO breaks down Ukraine’s digital asset law

According to Ganna Voievodina, Ukraine’s law on digital assets was adopted “just in time” for companies handling crypto and a government looking for tax revenue. дальше »

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30% crypto tax becomes law in India following Finance Bill approval

India’s new crypto tax policy, which is based on gambling and lottery ticket win tax rules, is set to come into effect on April 1. дальше »

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Washington state passes bill aiming to expand local blockchain adoption

The Pacific Northwest state’s governor has finally passed a bill into law to form a working group to explore the opportunities for industry and commerce to benefit from blockchain. дальше »

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Japan amends law to stop Russia exploiting 'crypto-loopholes'

Japan will revise changes to the economic sanctions levied on Russia following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Of late, several reports have alluded to Russia’s efforts to evade the sanctions using The post Japan amends law to stop Russia exploiting 'crypto-loopholes' appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Japan to Plug Loophole to Prevent Russia From Evading Sanctions Through Crypto: Report

Japan will propose a revision of its foreign exchange law to parliament, said a government official. дальше »

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Japan to Plug Loophole to Prevent Russia From Evading Sanctions Through Crypto

Japan will propose a revision of its foreign exchange law to parliament, said a government official. дальше »

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El Salvador's Bitcoin law and why it may not be a happy half-birthday

A number of crypto-investors, analysts, and even several governments thought that El Salvador would lead the international community in the mass adoption of Bitcoin. However, reactions have been mixedThe post El Salvador's Bitcoin law and why it may not be a happy half-birthday appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Why Did John McAfee Stop Paying Taxes? ‘I’d Just Had Enough’

In a newly released (and non-fungibly tokenized) book, the late entrepreneur talks about his love for crypto and his brushes with the law with characteristic bravado. дальше »

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India’s Controversial Crypto Tax Policy Formally Becomes Law Despite Community Outrage

Indian crypto tax policy has become the talk of the town for crypto investors and exchange providers in recent weeks. In just one week, Indians will start paying a cumbersome 30% tax on the proceeds made on cryptocurrencies after the nation’s Parliament passed the proposal on Friday. дальше »

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EU Passes Law to ‘Rein In’ Big Tech’s Domination Over Smaller Players

Companies such as Google, Apple, Amazon and Meta could face fines as high as 20% of turnover as the EU seeks to stop “gatekeepers” curbing competition from smaller players. дальше »

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US Justice Dept. Charges 2 in NFT 'Rug Pull' Scheme

"They pulled the rug out from under the victims," law enforcement said of the creators of the Frosties NFT collection. дальше »

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Next 24 Hours Crucial for EU Crypto Law as Officials Debate Emissions, DeFi, NFTs

A landmark law attempting to regulate crypto asset markets in Europe faces a key turning point, as lawmakers make a final call on banning Bitcoin-style validation and governments consider how to treat decentralized finance. дальше »

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Nayib Bukele slams the US for being ‘afraid’ of El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law

El Salvador president Nayib Bukele on Wednesday expressed disappointment at the US government for… The post Nayib Bukele slams the US for being ‘afraid’ of El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »

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India’s Crypto Industry Fears Proposed Tax Rules Will Increase ‘Brain Drain’

The new tax proposals are set to formally become law on Thursday amidst little hope that the government may soften the tax blow. дальше »

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India’s Proposed Crypto Tax Rules Likely to Become Law Thursday

Any easing of the government's stance on crypto taxation will be contained in amendments to the bill. дальше »

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Man Faces Considerable Jail Time After Committing Crypto Fraud Worth Thousands Of Dollars

Cryptocurrency scams are casting a dark cloud over the entire ecosystem while law enforcement agencies scramble to rein in the chaos. The latest is the conviction of an individual that defrauded individuals with the IGOBIT digital token. дальше »

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India Government Working On Classification of Cryptocurrency as Goods or Services Under the GST Law

In the latest development update, Input-Output Global (IOG) — the lead research and development arm behind smart contract cryptocurrency Cardano — has shared interesting proposals its currently working on, including one that would introduce... дальше »

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India’s crypto tax law clarification is ‘a step backwards’, says CEO of CoinSwitch

India’s proposed crypto taxation law will take effect on 1 April this year. Ashish… The post India’s crypto tax law clarification is ‘a step backwards’, says CEO of CoinSwitch appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »

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Law Decoded: Arab States of the Gulf open up to digital asset services, March 14–21

Crypto comes to the Persian Gulf, U.S. Congress moves sideways, Australia is looking at regulating DAOs.

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Ukraine Legalizes Crypto, How This New Law Could Increase Donations

The government of Ukraine legalized crypto and digital assets on its territory. Per an official post, the president of the country Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that legalizes transactions with this asset class. дальше »

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Ukraine officially deems crypto legal asset class amid war

Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation announced that the country has officially legalized cryptocurrencies after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the new bill “On Virtual Assets” into law on March 16th. дальше »

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New Hampshire hopes its express approval of crypto-friendly law will attract new business

A New Hampshire bill would commit the state to a new UCC section before finalization to show its commitment to the blockchain industry. дальше »

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Crypto Exchanges With Lowest Fees in US, UK, EU [2022]

“There’s no such thing as a free lunch. ” This isn’t just a popular truism. It’s a law of physics and nature. It’s especially true in economics, where the phrase is sometimes used to refer to opportunity cost. дальше »

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Ukrainian President Zelensky Signs Law Legalizing Bitcoin

Ukrainian President Zelensky has signed a bill making bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies legal, establishing regulatory agencies and investor protections. дальше »

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, DOGE See Boost In Ukraine As President Zelenskyy Legalizes Crypto

President Zelensky has now signed the Law “On Virtual Assets”, thus fulfilling the final requirement for establishing the legal status of cryptocurrencies in the country дальше »

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Aave General Counsel Rebecca Rettig Joins Silvergate’s Board

Rettig has been with Aave for one year, and prior to that was a partner at law firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, where she represented blockchain and digital currency clients. дальше »

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy Signs Virtual Assets Bill Into Law, Legalizing Crypto

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy legalized crypto in the country, signing into law a bill on virtual assets. дальше »

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Former SEC Advisory Committee Member Condemns SEC Chair's "Abuse of Digital Assets"

Associate professor of blockchain law labeled the SEC's crypto regulation an "abuse of digital assets" дальше »

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EU Passes Historic Crypto Regulation, Seeks To Protect Consumers In The Market

On Monday, the much-anticipated Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) bill was enacted. It will concentrate on a coordinated strategy to crypto by all EU members. Because of its significant power consumption, the law originally included an indirect provision to prohibit proof-of-work mining. дальше »

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FTX becomes the first exchange to be licensed under the new Dubai crypto regulations

FTX, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has become the first exchange to be licensed under the new Dubai Virtual Asset Regulation Law. The license will allow the exchange to extend its operations into the United Arab Emirates (UAE). дальше »

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UK's Law Enforcement Agency Calls for Regulation of Crypto Mixing Tech: Report

The NCA called for regulation of crypto mixing tech as it may be used by criminals to legitimize illegal transactions. дальше »

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Law Decoded: Joe Biden’s executive order is finally upon us, and it doesn’t look too dreadful, March 7–14.

The long-anticipated presidential directive drops, EU votes on PoW ban, South Korea gets a pro-crypto president.

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Mexican Drug Cartels Sneak In $25 Billion A Year Using Bitcoin To Fund Operations

It’s unsurprising that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have found their way into the dangerous realm of drug cartels. According to law enforcement officials, cryptocurrency is developing as a new front in Latin America’s fight against gangs vying for control of massive illicit marketplaces for sex, drugs, guns, and people. In Mexico, it has been reported […] дальше »

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Дубай принял регулирование криптовалют и создал надзорный орган

Власти Дубая приняли закон о виртуальных активах и учредили регулирующий орган. Об этом сообщил вице-президент и премьер-министр эмирата Мохаммед ибн Рашид Аль Мактум. Today, we approved the virtual assets law and established the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. дальше »

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Dubai introduces new virtual asset regulations and creates regulatory authority for oversight

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum approved the Dubai Virtual Asset Regulation Law, giving Dubai its first-ever regulations for digital assets. The aim of the Dubai Virtual Asset Regulation Law is to provide an advanced legal framework for governing the virtual assets industry and providing investor protection to enable responsible business growth around […] The post Dubai introduces new virtual asset regulations and creates regulatory authority for oversight appeared first on Invezz. дальше »

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Dubai establishes watchdog to regulate virtual assets under first crypto law

Dubai’s ruler and vice president Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the adoption of a new law that aims to regulate virtual assets such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs. The post Dubai establishes watchdog to regulate virtual assets under first crypto law appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Dubai Adopts Initial Crypto Law, Establishes Independent Authority for Oversight

The announcement was made by UAE Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum дальше »

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How Law Enforcement Seized 94,000 Bitcoin Stolen From Bitfinex

Federal authorities tracked down and seized more than 94,000 bitcoin allegedly stolen from Bitfinex. But how did they get their hands on the pseudonymous funds? дальше »

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Virginia Senate Passes Bill Allowing State Banks To Offer Bitcoin Custody Services

A bill passed in the Virginian Senate allows banks to offer custodial services for bitcoin in either a fiduciary or non-fiduciary capacity once signed into law. дальше »

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Law Decoded: Crypto in times of war, Feb. 28–Mar. 7

The catastrophe unfolding in Ukraine will have long-lasting consequences for the crypto space, too.

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Putin Signs Order to Seize Bank Deposits as Default Looms

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