China’s Digital Currency Could Subvert US Sanctions, Enhance Surveillance Capabilities – Regulation Bitcoin News
A U.S. senator has warned about China’s central bank digital currency. “Analysts have raised the eCNY’s potential to subvert U.S....
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Nigerian Blockchain Advocacy Group Says ‘Crypto Is Legit’ — Calls for Regulation of Industry – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Nigerian blockchain advocacy group, the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SIBAN), has said crypto is legit and...
Russian Government to Present Regulatory Scenarios for Cryptocurrencies Within a Week, Report – Regulation Bitcoin News
The federal government of Russia should be ready with different regulatory scenarios for the country’s crypto market by the end...
Government Official Discusses Indian Crypto Policy, Global Regulations, G20 Meeting – Regulation Bitcoin News
India’s economic affairs secretary, Ajay Seth, has provided an update on what the Indian government is doing in terms of...
New Proposal Could Give SEC Expansive Power to Regulate Crypto, Defi Platforms – Regulation Bitcoin News
A commissioner with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has voiced concerns regarding a new proposal that could give...
Digital Rupee Will Strengthen Digital Economy, Revolutionize Fintech – Bitcoin News
India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, says an Indian central bank digital currency will strengthen the digital economy. The digital rupee...
Russians Own $215 Billion in Crypto Suggests Estimate Attributed to Government – Regulation Bitcoin News
Russians may own more cryptocurrency than previously thought, a new estimate reportedly used by the government has indicated. The quoted...
India Proposes 30% Tax on Crypto Income — Finance Minister Cites ‘Phenomenal Increase’ in Crypto Transactions – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Indian government has proposed taxing income from cryptocurrencies and other digital assets at 30%. India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman,...
‘America Competes Act’ Is a Direct Attack on Crypto Industry, Government Is Picking Winners and Losers – Regulation Bitcoin News
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis says that the recently introduced “America Competes Act of 2022” is a direct attack on the...
Crypto Ban in Russia Can Have Opposite Effect, Medvedev Warns as Opposition Mounts Against Proposal – Regulation Bitcoin News
Dmitry Medvedev, former president and prime minister of Russia, has voiced his concerns over Bank of Russia’s initiative to ban...
Russian Government Drafts Roadmap to Regulate, Not Ban Crypto, Report Unveils – Regulation Bitcoin News
A roadmap on cryptocurrencies has been prepared by a number of ministries, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement agencies, Russian media...
Cryptsy CEO Indicted for Defrauding Crypto Investors, Destroying Evidence – Regulation Bitcoin News
The CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Cryptsy has been indicted in the U.S. The 17-count indictment charges the crypto exchange executive...
Putin Urges Government, Central Bank to Reach Consensus on Crypto, Highlights Russia’s Mining Potential – Regulation Bitcoin News
President Vladimir Putin has joined the debate on the future of cryptocurrencies in Russia, calling on the government and central...
Thailand Announces Cryptocurrency Will Be Regulated as Means of Payment – Regulation Bitcoin News
Thailand has announced that cryptocurrency will be regulated as a means of payment for goods and services “to avert potential...
Crypto Ban Proposed by Bank of Russia Met With Opposition in Parliament, Government – Regulation Bitcoin News
The central bank’s push for a restrictive policy regarding cryptocurrencies is not gaining support among members of the Russian government,...
SEC Has Taken 97 Crypto Enforcement Actions So Far — Crypto a Top Priority for Chairman Gensler – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has brought 97 cryptocurrency enforcement actions so far. Furthermore, the securities regulator has...
Russia May Allow Crypto Mining and Gold-Backed Stablecoins, Lawmaker Says – Regulation Bitcoin News
Russia can legalize cryptocurrency mining and stablecoins backed by gold under government control, a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament...
Government Set to Present Virtual Asset Bill to Parliament – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Botswana government is set to present a “Virtual Asset Bill” to the country’s parliament, a move that could see...
Laos Licenses 2 Cryptocurrency Trading Platforms – Regulation Bitcoin News
The central bank of Laos has issued licenses to two cryptocurrency trading platforms. Lao Digital Assets Exchange (LDX) and Bitqik...
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler Stresses Crypto Trading Platforms Must Be Regulated to Ensure Investor Protection – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is focusing on bringing cryptocurrency exchanges “inside the investor protection remit,” Chairman Gary...
Cryptocurrency ATMs Close Down in Singapore Following Central Bank’s Announcement – Regulation Bitcoin News
Cryptocurrency ATMs have closed down in Singapore following the guidelines issued by the central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore...
New Spanish Regulations to Target Crypto Investment Ads – Regulation Bitcoin News
As part of regulations that are set to become effective in mid-February, crypto-asset investment promoters will be required to inform...
