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Technical issues in the lengthy text are set to delay the start of the licensing regime under the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation.
2022-11-5 14:13 | |
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The Law Commission of England and Wales is exploring how digital assets should be treated under existing and new legislation, and its suggestions may upend centuries-old legal norms.
2022-10-19 12:30 | |
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The European Union (EU) recently announced new legislation that will continue to regulate the crypto industry within its borders. While many argue that decentralized digital assets should be free from intervention, this news shows that power-makers are starting to take crypto seriously and that it has a considerable future in global finance.
2022-10-8 21:00 | |
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A finalized text of the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) legislation now seeks to bring Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and algorithmic stablecoins under its regulatory purview. According to a bill draft dated September 20, EU authorities have been urged to take a “substance over form” approach to the law, suggesting that NFTs such as BAYC’s […]
2022-9-23 21:29 | |
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Two top-ranking members of the U.S Senate Committee have proposed legislation that could see Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets fall under the oversight of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
2022-8-3 17:32 | |
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Bipartisan legislation approved by Congress to help out computer-chip manufacturing will also establish a new digital assets expert to advise the president.
2022-7-29 00:52 | |
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Companies that issue stablecoins would have to face bank-like regulations and back their tokens with conservative assets in the latest plan for U.S. legislation still being negotiated by leaders of the House Financial Services Committee, according to a source familiar with the talks.
2022-7-21 00:01 | |
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Bitcoin and other types of crypto has just been outlawed in Russia by no less than the commander in chief himself. A Russian legislative support system website said that on Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a legislation setting immediate prohibitions on the use of digital financial assets as a payment method in the country. […]
2022-7-16 16:26 | |
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Russia has approved a draft bill that exempts cryptocurrency issuers from Value Added Tax (VAT). This move is to further strengthen its pro-crypto stance through its legislation. The lower house of Russian legislature, The State Duma has passed this bill.
2022-6-30 04:00 | |
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The legislation would oblige the DFA managers to withhold any deals, implicating the usage of crypto as a monetary surrogate.
2022-6-9 15:43 | |
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Japans parliament has passed legislation clarifying the legal status of stablecoins. The new bill also mandates that any entity providing stable crypto assets must guarantee holders the right to redeem...
2022-6-3 13:48 | |
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The sponsor of the freshly-passed legislation spoke on Twitter spaces on Thursday afternoon.
2022-4-29 23:02 | |
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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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With the MiCA regulation, the European Union is getting specific legislation for crypto assets that is harmonized across EU member states.
2022-3-21 08:14 | |
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The European Union Parliament's economics and monetary committee will vote on the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) legislation next week.
2022-3-8 19:35 | |
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EU’s Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis explained the future of digital assets and the EU’s... The post EU planning to adopt legislation to improve crypto regulation by the end of the year appeared first on Coin Journal.
2020-6-27 19:01 | |
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As world governments push through legislation to levy taxes on capital gains from bitcoin (BTC) transactions, seeking to earn more from an asset class that frowns on regulatory oversight, there are still a few countries that remain pro-crypto, allowing investors to buy, sell or hold digital assets at zero taxes.
2020-5-26 01:40 | |
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New legislation in California may help establish definitions of digital assets as securities, though nationwide impact is uncertain.
2020-5-7 00:40 | |
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South Korea’s Presidential Committee on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (PCFIR) is advocating that the Korean government makes cryptocurrencies mainstream by introducing friendly regulations that will help to integrate distributed ledger technology (DLT) powered digital assets into the traditional financial world, according to an Ibtimes report.
2020-1-8 18:00 | |
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Fintech companies in the Federal Republic are quickly moving to develop and offer custodial solutions for digital assets under the new German legislation that will allow banks to store, transfer and trade cryptocurrencies next year.
2019-12-13 02:30 | |
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The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s legislature, has approved amendments that introduce legal terms and definitions pertaining to the crypto space. The new legislation, which aims to transpose the FATF standards into national law, also identifies who is to take responsibility for the oversight of cryptocurrencies in the country.
2019-12-9 03:54 | |
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The Korean government is preparing legal tools to tax capital gains from the sale of crypto assets. Specialized legislation to target digital asset deals is expected to arrive from the tax season for 2020.
2019-12-8 17:21 | |
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When it comes to dealing with emerging technologies, the IRS tends to move slowly — too slowly for Congressman Tom Emmer, one of the leading advocates for digital assets on Capitol Hill. The Minnesota Republican has reintroduced legislation to provide a “safe harbor” for holders of forked cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin SV.
2019-7-11 20:52 | |
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Russian parliament will adopt the country’s major crypto bill, “On Digital Financial Assets,” in the next two weeks, according to the deputy finance minister
2019-6-19 15:58 | |
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A judge and a local official spoke in favor of including the term “digital assets” in Russian Civil Law. Russia has still not established clear cryptocurrency legislation, due to delays regarding the terminology involved.
2019-6-5 12:57 | |
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Bitcoin has the potential to revolutionize the African continent. Through Bitcoin, millions of unbanked Africans will have access to financial services. These and many more such statements exist across the internet.
2019-6-1 21:48 | |
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The Russian Federation, which is yet to regulate digital assets, is now planning to allow four of its regions to test innovations that are not covered by its current legislation. A bill drafted by the Economy ministry envisages the establishment of regulatory sandboxes there.
2019-4-28 20:40 | |
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2020 US Presidential hopeful Andrew Yang has given the clearest sign yet that he welcomes Bitcoin, releasing a dedicated statement on cryptocurrency regulation this week. Yang Highlights ‘Vast Potential’ Yang, whose pitch revolves around radical economic policy such as installing a Universal Basic Income (UBI), said that he would create “clear” legislation on crypto, using pro-industry legal schemes such as that of Wyoming as role models.
2019-4-19 19:00 | |
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Two commissioners at the US SEC have published digital asset guidelines to help those launching or investing in various cryptos decide whether they fall under existing securities legislation. Whilst not an official SEC ruling, the commissioners behind the guidelines hope that they will aid market participants in determining the legality of a digital asset investment.
2019-4-4 00:00 | |
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The Pakistani government will now regulate local cryptocurrency firms under new legislation. Local news outlet The Express Tribune reported that the government of Pakistan will introduce Electronic Money Institutions (EMI) regulations based on the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
2019-4-2 01:33 | |
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With the advent of blockchain and cryptocurrencies disrupting our financial systems, regulators are forced to investigate the utility of this technology and propose new rules to ensure that citizens are able to receive the maximum benefit from using decentralized digital assets while minimizing any of its potentially harmful effects.
2019-3-4 19:00 | |
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Wyoming has become the first US state to empower the ownership of cryptocurrency by passing its second and third Senate readings of Bill SF0125. The bill will now go before Mark Gordon and could become law as early as the next week.
2019-2-15 20:33 | |
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Russia’s stance on cryptocurrency remains unclear after the Minister of Justice this week announced that there is still no need to formalize crypto-related legislation. This is because digital assets cannot be used as a means of payment, it asserts, because the constitution forbids it.
2019-2-15 06:05 | |
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Russian Minister Of Justice Does Not Believe That Cryptos Need To Be Legally Defined Just Yet The current Minister of Justice of Russia, Alexander Konovalov, has affirmed that he does not see the need to legally define cryptocurrencies just yet.
2019-2-15 23:29 | |
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CoinSpeaker Legislators in Wyoming Set to Legalize Crypto Custody at Banks With the new legislation, Wyoming may become the first state in the U. S. where banks are allowed to provide custodial services for digital assets.
2019-1-22 11:23 | |
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Cryptocurrency has come under serious scrutiny following incoming regulation and legislation. Despite this, however, things remain legally unclear for cryptocurrencies overall as well as token offerings and blockchain-issued assets in particular.
2019-1-19 07:00 | |
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Wyoming continues to spearhead blockchain adoption with House Bill 0185. The bill, scheduled for July 1st if passed, permits corporations to issue blockchain-based stock certificate tokens. This bill is just one in a string of new legislation, cementing Wyoming’s position as the pro-crypto state.
2019-1-18 14:20 | |
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Last week, two of the largest banking regulators within the European Union released reports calling for uniformity in the regulations of crypto assets and Initial Coin offerings (ICOs) across the continent.
2019-1-16 01:54 | |
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CoinSpeaker Malaysia’s Securities Watchdog Imposes Severe Legislation on Cryptos and ICOs Today Malaysia's watchdog 'Securities Commission' will regulate the digital assets market making sure businesses follow strict AML and CFT rules.
2019-1-15 13:15 | |
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The European Banking Authority has published its assessment of laws regarding crypto assets and urged the European Commission to draw new pan-EU rules that would increase consumer protection. Current EU Laws Enable Manipulation, EBA Says The European Union could be implementing a new set of laws regarding cryptocurrencies in the following year, as the Union’s […] The post European Banking Authority Calls for New Unified Legislation Regarding Crypto Assets appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2019-1-12 12:59 | |
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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has called for pan-EU rules on bitcoin and other crypto assets. The London-based regulatory agency reached the European Commission, which drafts EU legislation, with its official report on cryptocurrency laws.
2019-1-9 17:16 | |
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The Congressmen Warren Davidson and Darren Soto announced the Token Taxonomy Act, H. R. 7356. The main intention behind this act is to provide a clear regulatory environment for businesses and companies in the blockchain environment.
2018-12-21 23:33 | |
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The Netherlands is seeking to regulate cryptocurrency companies, supposedly in a bid to prevent money laundering and alleged terrorist financing. All virtual currency businesses will now be required to obtain an operating license from De Nederlandsche Bank, the country’s central bank, under draft legislation designed to prevent crypto assets such as BTC from being used […] The post Netherlands to Regulate Cryptocurrencies in Bid to Curb Money Laundering appeared first on Bitcoin News.
2018-12-12 18:15 | |
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For nearly a decade, participants in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space have operated in a regulatory compliance gray zone. Recent developments — at both the federal and international levels — signal that the time for plausible deniability or unregulated freedom is coming to an end and more traditional regulations are moving to the forefront.
2018-12-3 19:20 | |
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On November 27, 2018, a California judge turned back the SEC’s request for an injunction against token company BlockVest, a company the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pursuing for allegedly conducting an unregistered securities offering.
2018-12-1 22:36 | |
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South Korean cryptocurrency exchange GOPAX has become the first blockchain company to attain K-ISMS certification, the official standard in Korea for information security management systems.
2018-10-30 23:51 | |
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The Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group (SMSG) has released a new report suggesting that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recommend to the European Commission that it regulate the cryptocurrency space with existing legislation rather than instilling new rules and laws.
2018-10-23 00:41 | |
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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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Financial savings have long been the foundation of wealth and asset building. However, we are now in a time when the growing obsolescence of financial institutions has forced certain technologies out of date, created high fees, revealed structural inefficiencies and, ultimately, meant that some standard investment solutions now fail to place consumer needs first.
2018-10-6 16:37 | |
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As we reported on July 19, 2018, Bermuda is determined to establish itself as the leading jurisdiction for fintech entrepreneurs, in particular those involved in initial coin offerings (ICOs), digital assets and virtual currencies.
2018-8-23 23:03 | |
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If a minority chain appears this weekend, buyers could replay signed fork-coin sales on bitcoin itself, making doing nothing the safest move until the chains can be separated.
The Truth Social parent company is refocusing on media and its pending merger with a fusion energy firm, as the digital asset treasury boom has lost its steam.
Mateen purchased more than 306,000 shares across two days following the company's quarterly earnings, lifting his stake to more than 492,000 shares.
The Treasury's OFAC targeted Shelbit and Aban Tether as Washington continues its effort to cut Tehran's access to crypto and foreign currency.
Potential buyers, including Exodus, passed on BitMEX amid concerns over founder ownership and its shrinking business, according to a source familiar.
The exchange has secured a preliminary injunction freezing stolen assets.
The OKX executive says Democrats have little incentive to hand Republicans a crypto victory before the midterms.