2020-8-15 22:16 |
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Tokenized blockchain securities may soon be on the same legal footing as company stocks in Germany. In the latest pro-crypto move by the German government, the country’s Finance Ministry recently published a draft bill aimed at modernizing its securities law with the introduction of provisions catering to blockchain-based assets.
2020-8-13 14:30 | |
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For investors, Hong Kong has long served as the global financial system’s friendly intermediary with China. But after a year of social upheaval, the Chinese Government has imposed a comprehensive new national security law that would reportedly grant it “semi-autonomy” until 2048.
2020-8-11 16:40 | |
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Bitcoin P2P trading volume in India has been growing rapidly, hitting record highs over the past weeks. Meanwhile, a new P2P trading platform has launched in India as the crypto industry awaits the government’s decision on a cryptocurrency law.
2020-8-6 13:30 | |
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Five months after Indian courts lifted the blanket ban on crypto, an official said the government is considering a new law banning crypto.
2020-8-5 07:57 | |
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A proposed government ban on cryptocurrency trading is back on the cards after an anonymous official said on Tuesday that authorities will soon propose a new law. The move is seen as a blow to the country’s crypto investors, despite a supreme court decision earlier this year to lift a central bank crypto ban.
2020-8-5 23:56 | |
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The Russian government has passed a ruling to ban anonymous deposits into online wallets to curb illicit use of these anonymous funds. The banning would supposedly affect almost 10 million people who use different online wallet services such as Yandex, WebMoney, PayPal, and Kiwi.
2020-8-4 22:45 | |
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A government official has reportedly confirmed that a “note” regarding the legal framework for cryptocurrency in India has been forwarded to related ministries for inter-ministerial discussions.
2020-8-4 16:15 | |
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The South Korean government has ordered the implementation of a tax law that will require a variety of assets to pay taxes. Said tax law will be effective in 2021; five months from now. The announcement was made on the 22nd of July by the country’s Ministry of Strategy and Finance with a “2020 Tax […]
2020-7-23 10:15 | |
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South Korea will now tax profits made from buying and selling of cryptocurrency at 20% after the government agreed to the decision on Wednesday. The decision was reached after months of debate. According to a taxation policy amendment notice released July 22, the Ministry of Economy and Finance said income from digital assets below 2.
2020-7-23 07:15 | |
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Centre Consortium has blacklisted an ethereum address holding $100,000 in USDC, a move that the entity says was “in response to a request from law enforcement. ” A joint venture between Circle and Coinbase, Centre is the issuer of the dollar-pegged USDC stablecoin, which runs on the Ethereum blockchain.
2020-7-9 17:55 | |
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The cryptocurrency community in India has been rumbled following rumors of a note being circulated by the Finance ministry regarding another crypto ban. As ZyCrypto reported, the government in India is looking to introduce a new law that will see the ban of cryptocurrencies.
2020-6-18 22:26 | |
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The government is considering a law to ban virtual currency while confusion about the... The post Indian Government considers federal ban on cryptocurrency — again appeared first on Coin Journal.
2020-6-13 15:06 | |
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The Indian government is planning to introduce a law that would effectively ban Bitcoin. Local media reports that the Ministry of Finance has moved the proposal for inter-ministerial consultation. India’s decision to ban cryptocurrencies surface even as it faces one of its worst credit and banking crisis.
2020-6-12 10:27 | |
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India continues to oscillate over its stance toward cryptocurrencies as according to a report by The Economic Times, the country is now considering introducing a federal law to put a lasting ban on digital currencies.
2020-6-12 08:35 | |
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Since last year, there have been ongoing demonstrations in Hong Kong. The citizens are resisting a new security law introduced by the Chinese government. The law, while disguised as a measure to combat terrorism, would see China grab a better hold of Hong Kong.
2020-5-29 18:26 | |
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The government of South Korean is preparing to legislate crypto taxes by proposing a new amendment to the existing law.
2020-5-28 23:30 | |
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China’s Inheritance Law might soon be updated to include internet property and cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin. The draft bill is currently being reviewed by the government. New Inheritance Law to Be Part of China’s First Civil Code, and It Could Impact Bitcoin Recently, the Chinese parliament revealed the draft of its first civil code, which includes the protection of civil rights like property, personality, contract, marriage, infringement, and inheritance.
2020-5-26 19:11 | |
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The number of Vietnamese migrant workers in Japan reached a record high in the last five years, making Vietnam the second largest sender of migrants to the region. This growth is expected to increase as Japan’s borders become more open, following the government’s 2019 deregulation of a restrictive immigration law.
2020-5-1 23:42 | |
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Dubbed 'Blockchain Island,' Malta has become a safe haven for cryptocurrency platforms ever since the Maltese government passed 3 bills into law which established a comprehensive regulatory framework The post Binance's CZ hits back after Malta's FSA disowns exchange appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-2-21 17:26 | |
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As the tools used by crypto criminals are getting more sophisticated, government bodies are finding new ways to respond. Here are some of those responses
2020-2-19 06:00 | |
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The publication of crypto exchange Kraken’s 2019 Transparency Report has provoked discussion about the scale of government surveillance. According to the report, Kraken received 710 requests last year (or two per day), impacting approximately 1,222 accounts.
2020-1-8 04:30 | |
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South Korea has confirmed that income tax cannot be levied on individual investors’ profits from crypto transactions under the current tax law. The government, however, is reviewing international trends and the approaches of major countries to crypto taxation in an effort to amend the existing Korean tax law to include cryptocurrency.
2020-1-2 08:15 | |
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Citizens of Greece might begin to turn to Bitcoin as new stringent laws will impose heavy fines on those who do not spend 30% of their income electronically. The law has been implemented to help tackle tax evasion in the country.
2019-12-10 14:15 | |
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The Ukranian government has finalized a money laundering law for virtual assets and virtual asset service providers based on the recommendations put forward by FATF. Ukrainian legislative body Rada published the final version of the law on December 6th.
2019-12-8 19:05 | |
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Perhaps no other company has profited more from the Trump administration’s treatment of undocumented immigrants — and US citizens of similar appearance — than Peter Thiel‘s Palantir. A recent investigation, conducted by Mijente, revealed the US government has at least 29 active contracts with the company worth approximately $1.
2019-8-13 23:28 | |
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A new program will bring blockchain solutions to the NJ government.
2019-8-10 00:00 | |
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Taxes. The one word that can kill any buzz in seconds flat. Whether you’re a libertarian ranting about how taxation is theft or one of those fabled creatures who is actually happy to file them as their so-called civic duty, one fact remains: those who don’t give the government a bite — or make mistakes […] The post Can the Fed Kill Bitcoin? Navigating the Chokepoints of Tax Law and KYC appeared first on Bitcoin News.
2019-8-9 22:00 | |
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What may come as a shock to the rising Iran’s population that participates in digital coin mining activities, the Iranian government announced a law aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies within its jurisdiction.
2019-8-6 20:30 | |
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Iranian authorities have implemented new regulations to govern all cryptocurrency-related activities in the state. The new law stipulates that all crypto-related transactions in the region remain illegal and cryptocurrency miners are required to obtain the relevant licenses while also operating in compliance with other guidelines, reports PressTV on August 5, 2019.
2019-8-5 15:00 | |
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The Indian government has blocked all communication channels including mobile networks, internet, broadband, and landlines since last night in some parts of the northern state of Jammu & Kashmir.
2019-8-5 11:58 | |
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Cryptocurrencies only exist because of failures in the traditional financial system, according to a leading banking scholar. In a hearing before the Senate Banking Committee, Mehrsa Baradaran said that financial reforms could cause cryptocurrencies to fade into obscurity, effectively killing Bitcoin (BTC).
2019-7-30 17:47 | |
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The Russian government recently passed a law that seeks to allow startups to raise funds for their envisioned projects in a seamless manner. Bafin — Germany’s FSA — recently gave its seal of approval to a token sale event touted to worth $287 million.
2019-7-29 18:40 | |
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After two years, a much-hyped consortium of bankers and legislators has proposed that the Indian government completely ban public cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin). Newsflash: Indian Regulators Officially Propose Total Cryptocurrency Ban https://t.
2019-7-24 12:22 | |
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Bitcoin will remain legal in India while the government works on regulations, a minister has said in new positive comments on the fate of the industry. Finance Minister: Bitcoin Regulations Coming Responding to a request for clarity on the state’s view of cryptocurrency, Anurag Thakur, India’s Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs, firmly denied any token was illegal.
2019-7-19 10:59 | |
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India is preparing to do the impossible by banning cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin in any form, a newly leaked document revealed this week. Alleged Draft Law ‘Prohibits’ Bitcoin & Crypto Uploaded to sharing site Scribd by local blockchain and tech lawyer, Varun Sethi, the document allegedly shows the preliminary text of a new law designed to “prohibit the use of cryptocurrency.
2019-7-16 19:00 | |
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In what can only be interpreted as a crackdown on the growth of digital assets in the United States, the House Financial Services Committee’s Democratic majority is currently circulating a new proposal for discussion.
2019-7-16 20:08 | |
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The UK government is seeking to crack down on the use of crypto assets for money laundering or other illicit activities. To do so, the government has published the Economic Crime Plan, agreed between the Chancellor Philip Hammond, Home Secretary Sajid Javid, and heads of law enforcement, major financial institutions and legal, accountancy and property organisations.
2019-7-15 14:54 | |
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Bitcoin trading is booming in Zimbabwe. The government introduced a law banning the use of the U. S. dollar, forcing citizens to adopt a national currency instead. Zimbabwe's national currency stopped circulating in 2009 as part of an effort to stabilize the economy.
2019-7-11 00:45 | |
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Officially endorsed by the Maharashtra Government, Trescon’s 11th edition of World Blockchain Summit assembled India’s key policymakers, government authorities, blockchain experts, enterprises, IT giants and startups to pave the way for India to be the next blockchain epicentre of the world.
2019-6-26 11:30 | |
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With less than a month to go until pornographic sites are forced to implement their own age-checking software for UK users, the government has delayed the rollout for the third time running in over a year, says Sky News.
2019-6-20 15:41 | |
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Indian crypto community has been in a dilemma over the passive approach of the government towards cryptocurrencies, and if going by the local media houses, the finance ministry is planning to propose a law which would ask for a 10-year jail term for those who are dealing with cryptocurrencies, be it trading or holding. However, […]
2019-6-13 20:55 | |
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As per a number of reports circulating on Twitter, protestors currently rallying against the existing Hong Kong government are moving towards cash-based payments so as to avoid being tracked by local law enforcement agencies (for expressing dissent against the current regime.
2019-6-13 18:13 | |
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John McAfee, the anti-virus software tycoon turned fugitive Presidential candidate is known for his anti-taxation views. He is also a big-time Bitcoin proponent who has been running from the SEC and law enforcement agencies for not paying his taxes.
2019-6-12 19:30 | |
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Hong Kong is waking up to the benefits of financial privacy using cash, reports claim, as protesters seek to hide their movements and identity. Hong Kong Pays Cash To ‘Avoid Tracking’ According to various reports surfacing on social media this week, participants in the ongoing rallies against the Hong Kong government are choosing to abandon payment methods which could track them.
2019-6-12 12:00 | |
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By CCN Markets: Bitcoin millionaire John McAfee — who’s a fugitive from the law for tax evasion — derisively taunted the U. S. government on Twitter. McAfee warned them to leave him alone or he will “f***ing bury” them.
2019-6-10 05:30 | |
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After a report suggested that several government departments had backed a complete ban on the “sale, purchase and issuance of all types of cryptocurrency" in India, the RBI issued a statement claiming to have had no involvement in the proposed law.
2019-6-7 19:32 | |
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By CCN: The re-election of Narendra Modi as India’s prime minister is going to make bitcoin trading come with a premium in the country. It is partially due to a full-fledged trading market that went underground abruptly owing to a blanket ban announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
2019-6-5 10:18 | |
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published an update on how it intends to regulate crypto-related businesses and initial coin offerings (ICOs).
2019-6-1 19:04 | |
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U. S. citizen Morgan Rockcoons has been sentenced to fines and prison time for running unlicensed money exchange services on LocalBitcoins. Advertising himself on the peer-to-peer bitcoin trading network, Rockcoons made more than 1,000 transactions with hundreds of different users.
2019-6-1 18:55 | |
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Based on an independent investigation, Binance’s security team identified two suspects that may be responsible for orchestrating the virtual heist of $265,000 on KyberSwap.
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A Spanish Court has issued an order compelling a division within the country’s police to investigate the possible existence of “computer fraud” on the Bittrex cryptocurrency platform.
Centre Consortium has blacklisted an ethereum address holding $100,000 in USDC, a move that the entity says was “in response to a request from law enforcement. ” A joint venture between Circle and Coinbase, Centre is the issuer of the dollar-pegged USDC stablecoin, which runs on the Ethereum blockchain.