Greece moves to close crypto tax gap with new 15% proposal

Greece has prepared plans for a 15% cryptocurrency capital gains tax as officials move to bring digital assets into the country’s tax system. According to a report, Greece’s Finance Ministry is drafting legislation that would impose a 15% tax on… дальше »

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South Korea Opens First Polymarket Gambling Probe Targeting Domestic Users

South Korean police have opened the country’s first investigation into domestic Polymarket users, accusing them of illegal gambling. The Gangwon Provincial Police Agency is leading the inquiry at the request of the Korean National Police Agency. дальше »

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Polymarket users face gambling investigation in South Korea

South Korean police have launched the country’s first known investigation into domestic Polymarket users, with authorities examining whether participation in the prediction market platform violated local gambling laws. дальше »

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Democrats push Labor Department to scrap crypto 401(k) proposal

Three senior Democratic lawmakers have called on the U. S. Labor Department to withdraw a proposal that could open the country’s roughly $10. 1 trillion 401(k) retirement market to cryptocurrencies and other alternative investments. дальше »

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Crypto exchanges face tough Brazil test as audit mandate arrives

Brazil’s central bank has added mandatory independent audits to the licensing approval process for crypto service providers in the country. According to the published rules cited in the report, crypto firms applying for authorization, or renewing an existing license, must… дальше »

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Robinhood completes Canadian crypto expansion through $180M WonderFi buyout

Robinhood has completed its $180 million acquisition of WonderFi and entered the Canadian crypto market with access to roughly 300,000 funded customer accounts and two of the country’s largest digital asset trading platforms. дальше »

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Aave Labs subsidiaries receive FCA approvals for UK expansion

Aave Labs subsidiaries Push Labs Limited and Push Virtual Assets Limited have received approval from the UK Financial Conduct Authority to operate as registered cryptoasset exchange providers in the country. дальше »

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India’s SEBI to test tokenized corporate bond settlements in DLT pilot

India’s market regulator has moved ahead with a pilot project for tokenized corporate bonds, testing whether distributed ledger technology can improve liquidity and settlement efficiency in the country’s debt markets. дальше »

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South Korea Makes First Arrest and Prosecution in Meme Coin Rug Pull Case

South Korean prosecutors have charged five people accused of running a rug pull on the Solana-based meme coin CATFI. The case marks the country’s first arrest and prosecution tied to a decentralized exchange scheme. дальше »

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How Kyrgyzstan is Becoming the Switzerland of Crypto

Kyrgyzstan has launched a state stablecoin backed by physical gold, built its own gold vault, and brought Binance founder Changpeng Zhao into its crypto policy circle. Zhao, widely known as CZ, now holds a Kyrgyz passport and serves as an adviser to the country’s president, according to Arsen Edilbek uulu, co-founder of KYTLABS and head The post How Kyrgyzstan is Becoming the Switzerland of Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Binance Finds a Backdoor to Return Into the Philippines After Its 2024 Ban

Binance partners with Philippine fintech BlockShoals to re-enter the country through the SEC's StratBox regulatory sandbox. The post Binance Finds a Backdoor to Return Into the Philippines After Its 2024 Ban appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Tether Plans Georgian Lari Stablecoin in Sovereign Currency Partnership

Tether and Georgia’s government will launch GEL₮, a stablecoin pegged to the Georgian Lari, in one of the first cases of placing sovereign fiat onto blockchain rails. The launch sits inside Georgia’s new stablecoin regime, which the country built to align with the US GENIUS Act. дальше »

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German lawmakers block Green plan to end Bitcoin tax break

Germany’s Finance Committee has rejected a proposal from the Green Party to scrap the country’s tax exemption for cryptocurrencies held longer than one year. According to the committee discussions, lawmakers from multiple parties opposed the measure for different reasons, leaving… дальше »

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South Korea Crypto Tax Repeal Petition Surges Past 52K Signatures as Investors Push Back

Key Takeaways: A petition to end cryptocurrency taxation has attracted over 52,900 signatures in South Korea and its cause has been referred to the country’s national assembly’s committee for review. дальше »

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Polymarket targets approval in Japan as global scrutiny intensifies

Polymarket has reportedly appointed a Japanese representative as the prediction market platform moves toward securing approval to operate legally in the country by 2030. According to a Friday Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter, Polymarket sees Japan as… дальше »

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Explained: Why Iran is using Bitcoin to insure ships amid Hormuz crisis

Iran has unveiled a controversial plan to use Bitcoin to insure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that underscores both the country’s desperation amid war-driven isolation and its growing reliance on cryptocurrency. дальше »

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Clarity Act Advances in Bipartisan Senate Banking Committee Vote

After months of stalled progress, the US Senate Banking Committee finally advanced the Clarity Act in a 15-9 bipartisan vote on Thursday, marking one of the most significant steps yet toward establishing a formal regulatory framework for digital assets in the country. дальше »

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Bitget Enters Mexico Market With SAT and UIF Registration

Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX) has successfully completed key registrations in Mexico to operate within the country’s current virtual asset framework. With the completion of these registrations, Bitget now looks to expand across Central and Latin America, where Mexico stands as one of the company’s most important markets. дальше »

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Poland passes crypto bill as Zondacrypto probe widens

Polish lawmakers adopted a bill on Friday regulating cryptocurrencies, as scrutiny surrounding the collapse of the country’s largest crypto exchange intensified and political disagreements over oversight of the sector continued. дальше »

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Bitget enters Mexico market with SAT and UIF registration

Bitget has successfully completed key registrations in Mexico to operate within the country's current virtual asset framework. With the completion of these registrations, Bitget now looks to expand across Central and Latin America, where Mexico stands as one of the company's most important markets. дальше »

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North Korean hackers linked to major South Korean crypto hacks since 2018

North Korean hacking groups have been tied to most major crypto exchange attacks in South Korea since 2018, while billions of dollars in suspected illicit crypto flows have also moved through the country’s financial system. According to Crystal Intelligence’s 2026… дальше »

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UAE Hands Crypto.com a Regulatory Moat Over Every Other VASP in the Country

Crypto. com has become the first Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to obtain a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) license.   The Central Bank of the UAE granted the permit to its local entity, Foris DAX Middle East FZE. дальше »

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Australia considers replacing 50% capital gains tax discount on crypto

Australia’s Labor government has proposed replacing the country’s long-standing capital gains tax discount with an inflation-indexed model that could raise tax liabilities for crypto investors holding assets over extended periods. дальше »

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Germany weighs ending Bitcoin’s tax-free holding rule by 2027

Germany has prepared plans to tighten cryptocurrency taxation from 2027, putting the country’s long-standing tax-free holding benefit for Bitcoin and other digital assets under renewed scrutiny. Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said during an April 29 presentation of Germany’s 2027 federal… дальше »

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UAE launches national AI testing lab to certify models and agents

The United Arab Emirates has launched a national facility to test and certify artificial intelligence systems, as the country pushes ahead with large-scale AI deployment across government and industry. дальше »

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Elon Musk Is Now Worth More Than an Average Country’s GDP

Elon Musk’s net worth crossed $800 billion this weekend, and the Tesla and SpaceX chief is not slowing down. Pressed on the figure, Musk fired back with a $10 trillion target. Musk’s wealth now equals 2. дальше »

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Finland’s iGaming Market Is Opening Up – A Major Shift for Europe’s Gambling Industry

Finland is preparing for one of the most significant regulatory shifts in European iGaming. Finland’s parliament has approved the new online gambling bill, abandoning the country’s long-standing state monopoly and introducing a competitive licensing model. дальше »

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Bhutan Speeds Up Bitcoin Liquidation With BlackRock Customers Leaving Their Positions As Market Liquidity Dries Up

Arkham discovered a recent Bitcoin transaction in Bhutan which saw the country transfer another 100 BTC worth about $7. 83 million. The sale is in addition to a continuing series of trades that have gradually reduced Bhutan’s once large store of Bitcoins. дальше »

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Dmytro Rukin: Pix changed everything, and most of the world still hasn’t noticed

November 2020, Brazil's Central Bank launched Pix. Three years later, it had become the most used payment method in the country. Not the most talked about, not the trendiest. дальше »

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Luxembourg-licensed Banking Circle expands into fiat-to-stablecoin settlement

Banking Circle has rolled out institutional stablecoin settlement services after securing regulatory approval in Luxembourg. According to a Monday announcement from the Luxembourg-based bank, the expansion follows its April 15 registration as a Crypto Asset Service Provider with the country’s… дальше »

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Google DeepMind joins South Korea’s K-Moonshot to tackle scientific challenges with AI

Google DeepMind has entered into a partnership with South Korea to provide the technical backbone for the country’s K-Moonshot initiative, an ambitious national programme designed to solve the most complex scientific challenges of the century using AI. According to recent… дальше »

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Philippine SEC flags dYdX, six others over unlicensed crypto activity

The Philippine SEC has warned investors against using dYdX and six other crypto platforms, saying they are operating without authorization in the country. According to a Tuesday post on Facebook, the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission named dYdX, Aevo, gTrade,… дальше »

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Binance Is Suing a Newspaper in the One Place It Probably Shouldn’t

New York has some of the most robust press protection laws in the country. These give defendants like the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) the right to challenge a lawsuit early and get it thrown out before it becomes costly and drawn out. дальше »

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Major EU Country Faces Crypto Regulation Roadblock

Poland's digital asset market faces prolonged regulatory uncertainty after parliament failed to override President Karol Nawrocki’s veto of a critical cryptocurrency regulation bill. дальше »

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Beaten-down digital asset treasury names lead crypto stock surge as bitcoin hits $78,000

Oil prices slumped as Trump said Iran committed to open the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. plans to acquire that country's enriched uranium as part of a deal. дальше »

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U.S. President says “the right people” seek deal despite start of Iran blockade

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Iran will no longer be allowed to “extort the world” as a naval blockade of the country’s ports officially commenced on Monday evening. We can’t let a country blackmail or extort the world,… дальше »

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Iran’s Best War Tactic is Now a Liability at the Negotiating Table

The mines Iran scattered across the Strait of Hormuz are now preventing the country from widening access to the waterway, as Tehran cannot account for where all of them ended up, US officials say. дальше »

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Iran War Response Latest: 14 Million Volunteers, Human Chains at Power Plants as Trump’s Deadline Arrives

The Iran war response latest news today shows a country mobilizing its civilian population: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that 14 million Iranians have volunteered to fight, adding “I too remain ready to give my life for Iran,” while the… дальше »

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North Korean IT workers operated within DeFi protocols for years, researcher warns

North Korean-linked operators have spent years quietly integrating into crypto firms and DeFi teams, raising fresh concerns about insider risk after a string of high-value exploits tied to the country’s cyber apparatus. дальше »

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Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat removed from Apple App Store in China over violations

Jack Dorsey developed decentralized messaging app Bitchat has been taken down from Apple’s App Store in China after it violated the country’s internet service regulations. On Sunday, Dorsey confirmed that Bitchat was removed from the App Store in February, according… дальше »

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Louisiana Senate Race Gets Messy But Traders Signal Safe GOP Hold

Louisiana’s 2026 Republican Senate primary is one of the most politically charged races in the country, yet prediction markets are treating it like background noise so far.   Incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy faces a crowded field, including Rep. дальше »

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Korea’s Top Brokerage Wants Into Crypto — Starting With Coinone

Korea Investment Securities, one of South Korea’s largest brokerages, is exploring a stake in Coinone. The firm is in early talks to acquire shares in the country’s third-ranked crypto exchange, the Herald Economy reported. дальше »

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Reserve assets face new test as sanctions risk pushes Bitcoin into policy debate

A recent paper by the Bitcoin Policy Institute on Taiwan opens with a familiar argument that the country's reserves are overconcentrated in dollars. Gold underperforms its potential, and Bitcoin could complement both. дальше »

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Iran threatens retaliation as Trump vows to “hit hard,” crypto market under stress

United States President Donald Trump has vowed to continue military operations as the country’s Middle East war with Iran enters the third week of intensified hostilities. “We are going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three… дальше »

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Naver Financial pushes Dunamu deal to September amid regulatory uncertainty

South Korea’s Naver Financial has delayed plans for its share swap with crypto exchange Upbit’s parent firm Dunamu. According to a regulatory filing with the country’s Financial Supervisory Service, Naver said it will hold a shareholder vote on Aug. 18,… дальше »

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This Tiny Country Has Been Consistently Dumping Bitcoin, And You Won’t Believe How Much

Over the last few months, there have been heavy selling that has contributed to push the Bitcoin price downward. A good chunk of this selling had come from major holders as they moved to secure profits on their holdings. дальше »

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UK becomes first country to sanction crypto marketplace Xinbi over $19.9B fraud empire

The UK has sanctioned crypto marketplace Xinbi and Cambodia’s #8 Park scam compound over a $19.9b fraud and trafficking network, freezing London assets ahead of June’s Illicit Finance Summit. The UK government on March 26 sanctioned Xinbi, a Chinese-language cryptocurrency… дальше »

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Bhutan cuts Bitcoin holdings again in March with fresh transfers

Bhutan has continued to reduce its Bitcoin exposure in March, moving fresh funds from a state-linked wallet. Data tracked by Arkham shows the latest transfer took place on Wednesday, adding to a series of transactions that have steadily lowered the country’s holdings since late 2024. дальше »

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Bhutan moves $72M in Bitcoin as sovereign holdings continue to decline

Bhutan has transferred roughly $72.3 million in Bitcoin over the past 24 hours, continuing a steady pattern of trimming its sovereign holdings. According to Arkham Intelligence data, Druk Holding and Investments, which manages the country’s crypto mining and treasury operations,… дальше »

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Bhutan Dumps $110 Million Of Bitcoin In 2026 As Sovereign Holdings Drop 65% From Peak

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