2022-6-18 19:54 |
“Digital assets, and their related mining activities, are essential to the economic future of the United States," said the group of 14 lawmakers. origin »
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Lawmakers in New York passed a bill that would ban new Proof-of-Work (PoW) mining operations from setting up shop in the state. The post New York senate passes bill that could ban crypto mining in the state appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2022-6-4 22:30 | |
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A bill that aims to put a two-year moratorium on certain types of proof-of-work crypto mining in New York is facing a fresh wave of pushback from industry leaders, lobbyists and lawmakers.
2022-5-5 00:15 | |
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Bitcoin titans Jack Dorsey, Michael Saylor, and Tom Lee collaborated on a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in defense of Bitcoin mining’s alleged impact on the environment. Together, they have refuted claims by House democrats who are tapping on the EPA to investigate the so-called devastating effects that crypto mining has on the […]
2022-5-3 05:30 | |
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The bill would place a two-year moratorium on new permits for proof-of-work mining operations in former power plants.
2022-4-26 23:19 | |
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In addition to air and water pollution as a result of energy production, the lawmakers pointed to electronic waste from mining rigs, and noise pollution in surrounding communities.
2022-4-22 23:15 | |
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Oklahoma lawmakers are in the final stages of introducing legislation that would make the state the new cryptocurrency mining hub in the United States Called the “Commercial Digital Asset Mining Act of 2022,” the proposed bill would see the state provide various incentives to businesses in “innovative technological industries” that set up shop in Oklahoma.
2022-4-5 22:00 | |
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While supporting crypto mining companies, the Russian lawmakers are still not sure whether they should ban individuals from mining crypto.
2022-4-1 22:30 | |
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The European Union will be moving ahead with the proposed Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) legislation. However, the legislation will not include a ban on proof-of-work mining. Proof-of-work is a consensus implemented by blockchains such as Bitcoin (BTC/USD) and Ethereum (ETH/USD).
2022-3-28 13:12 | |
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Pete Sessions believes Bitcoin mining can help the US achieve energy independence. It comes as the conflict in Europe has pushed gas prices higher. Texas has become a hotspot for Bitcoin mining amid local political support.
2022-3-23 21:47 | |
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While we are unlikely to see immediate policy effects of the exchange, legislators got educated on a wide array of blockchain-related concepts and issues.
2022-1-21 19:06 | |
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Today, Proof-Of-Work mining’s environmental impact is the topic at hand in the U.S. Congress. The House Energy and Commerce Committee is probably debating the subject right this minute. Will they use sources from both sides of the debate or will they rely on the sensationalist reports that have the world up in arms? Can we […]
2022-1-21 21:59 | |
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With the world’s second-largest Bitcoin mining hub at the cusp of shutting down operations following deadly power outage protests, Spain on the other hand seeks to seize this opportunity, with lawmakers pushing for laws to attract miners from Kazakh.
2022-1-9 21:42 | |
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The chairman of Russia’s legislature, the State Duma, called for creating a new working group to focus on cryptocurrencies with a special focus on the rapidly growing local mining industry. This week, Vyacheslav Volodin directed his deputy Aleksei Gordeyev to create an inter-committee working group on cryptocurrency.
2021-11-13 20:51 | |
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Recognition for crypto mining will also allow the government to formally tax miners, a… The post Russian lawmakers want crypto mining recognised under entrepreneurship law appeared first on Coin Journal.
2021-9-9 15:12 | |
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Urged by the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies, Iranian lawmakers have prepared new legislation to introduce comprehensive rules for the expanding industry. While the bill effectively bans crypto payments in the country, it aims to support cryptocurrency mining and regulate the exchange market.
2021-7-4 19:30 | |
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In what might be yet another door slamming shut to the use of cryptocurrencies including bitcoin for payments in mainstream commerce, Iranian lawmakers have drafted a bill dubbed “Support for Cryptocurrency mining and organizing the domestic market for exchanges” that will bar cryptocurrency payments throughout the country.
2021-7-3 21:21 | |
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Lawmakers seem to be attempting to establish a legal framework behind a Central Bank of Iran decision for people to only use crypto from state-licensed mining operations for payments.
2021-7-3 19:32 | |
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Lawmakers in the U. S. state of Kentucky recently approved a bill that would exempt cryptocurrency miners from paying taxes. Crypto Mining Tax Exemption Bill Receives Majority Support According to local news outlet the Lexington Herald-Leader on Tuesday (Mar.
2021-3-4 12:00 | |
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Kentucky needs to attract more crypto mining businesses by offering tax breaks, local lawmakers believe.
2021-3-4 15:38 | |
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The bill, aimed to encourage the crypto mining industry in the state, now goes to the upper house for review.
2021-8-24 13:54 | |
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Two Kentucky lawmakers have submitted a bill incentivizing mining firms to establish operations in the state. The post Kentucky Lawmakers Submit Bill to Lure Crypto Mining Firms Into the State first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.
2021-1-12 18:24 | |
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Lawmakers at the assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (pictured), Pakistan’s third biggest region economically, have passed a resolution to legalize bitcoin and crypto mining. “Pakistan progressing towards digitalisation to compete the...
2020-12-8 21:49 | |
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Kyrgyz Republic's lawmakers are looking to introduce a taxation bill for cryptocurrency mining which, if passed would make it the first piece of crypto legislation in the country. The bill would amend the Tax Code of the Kyrgyz Republic and bring crypto mining under its tax code.
2020-6-6 21:07 | |
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The local government of Ya’an city, in China’s Sichuan province, has announced the region is encouraging bitcoin mining in Sichuan if operations leverage the local hydropower plants. The document released by Ya’an city officials is in stark contrast to how Sichuan lawmakers felt about mining in 2018.
2020-4-29 01:30 | |
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European Union (EU) lawmakers have released a report detailing possible approaches towards crypto regulations for some of the industry’s “gray areas,” which include mining, stablecoins, and token sales like initial coin offerings (ICOs).
2020-4-14 21:00 | |
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Kazakhstan’s lawmakers won’t be taxing crypto mining until the mined crypto is exchanged for fiat money, a report says
2019-12-5 19:15 | |
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Bitcoin proponents have reacted angrily to what they warn is a fresh attempt to make US Congress ban public cryptocurrencies. Murray: US Should Treat Miners Like Banks As financial news outlet Business Telegraph reported, on September 3, an expert witness went before lawmakers to argue miners on blockchains such as Bitcoin’s should face full banking-style regulation.
2019-9-4 16:00 | |
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India’s anti-bitcoin lawmakers have proposed a law that prohibits citizens from possessing, trading or profiting from bitcoin-related ventures which include mining. The “Banning Cryptocurrencies and Regulation of Official Digital Currency… The post India Looks to Impose Harsh Crypto Legislation, Market Shift Expected appeared first on CoinCentral.
2019-6-11 17:46 | |
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In an interview with a Russian media outlet, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Financial Markets, Anatomy Aksakov, revealed that Russian lawmakers might potentially introduce a penalty for mining cryptocurrency on an open blockchain, as reported by Finance Feeds on June 10, 2019.
2019-6-11 19:00 | |
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China is home to the vast majority of cryptocurrency miners, as the country is privy to extremely low energy costs compared to the rest of the world. But as Bitcoin price finds new life, lawmakers in the country are considering banning crypto mining among 450 other activities that are deemed to be unsafe, wasteful of.
2019-4-10 23:00 | |
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Two French legislators have made a number of proposals aimed at turning France into a leading force in the development of the industry built around cryptocurrencies. One of the ideas is to allow crypto mining companies to take advantage of preferential electricity prices.
2018-12-14 03:45 | |
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A draft bill introducing tax breaks for entrepreneurs and companies dealing with cryptocurrencies has been filed in Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. The authors of the bill have called for tax exemptions for entities working in the sector until the end of 2029.
2018-10-24 03:15 | |
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Russian lawmakers have excluded such basic terms as “cryptocurrency” and “mining” from the bill on digital financial assets.
2018-10-23 10:16 | |
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Russian lawmakers have dropped the term “mining” from a bill to regulate digital assets, following the earlier removal of references to “cryptocurrency. ” In addition, the proposed legislation no longer covers the taxation of mining profits, as such matters will fall under the oversight of the Federal Tax Service.
2018-10-22 22:30 | |
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With Sporadic Regulations and Mining Restrictions Globally, African Lawmakers Decide to “Wait And See” Before Jumping In The technology and potential profit to be made by the cryptocurrency industry is substantial, but the world has yet to come together to utilize it the most efficiently.
2018-8-12 02:40 | |
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Several United States Congressmen spent the better part of yesterday (July 18, 2018) discussing issues relating to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The lawmakers examined matters concerning mining, criminal activities, and regulations.
2018-7-20 12:27 | |
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Several United States Congressmen spent the better part of yesterday (July 18, 2018) discussing issues relating to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The lawmakers examined matters concerning mining, criminal activities, and regulations.
2018-7-20 22:58 | |
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The document will not include separate taxation schemes for cryptocurrency owners, which means that mining and circulation of cryptocurrencies will be regulated under existing provisions of the Russian Tax Code.
2018-7-19 12:29 | |
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Illinois may soon become the first U.S. state to hold Bitcoin in its fiscal reserves if lawmakers approve the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve proposal.
The Arizona Senate Finance Committee has approved SB1025, also known as the “Arizona Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act.” The Act was approved in a 5-2 vote. Co-sponsored by State Senator Wendy Rogers and Representative Jeff Weninger, the bill seeks to allow…
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