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...
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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...
‘It’s Important That We Get a Bit More Clarity From Regulators’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
Robinhood’s chief financial officer has revealed the popular trading platform’s crypto priority and the potential of listing more cryptocurrencies. “We’re...
Pakistan Seeks to Block Websites Dealing in Cryptocurrency: Report – Bitcoin News
Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is reportedly seeking to block websites dealing in cryptocurrency. The decision followed a meeting the...
Head of Investigative Committee Calls for Mandatory Identification of Cryptocurrency Users in Russia – Regulation Bitcoin News
Russians who use cryptocurrency should not be anonymous, the man who chairs Russia’s federal investigating authority has recently stated. The...
US Lawmaker Launches Bill to Prohibit the Fed From Issuing Digital Currency Directly to Individuals – Regulation Bitcoin News
A U.S. lawmaker has introduced a bill in Congress to prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital...
India Seizes Assets in $162M Morris Coin Cryptocurrency Investment Scheme – Regulation Bitcoin News
Indian Enforcement Directorate has seized assets worth approximately $5 million in connection with an alleged cryptocurrency scam involving Morris coin...
SEC Chair Gensler Discusses How Securities Laws Apply to Crypto Tokens — Won’t Say if Ethereum Is a Security – Regulation Bitcoin News
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has explained how securities laws apply to cryptocurrency...
UK Lawmakers Form Crypto and Digital Assets Group to Ensure Regulation Supports Innovation – Regulation Bitcoin News
U.K. lawmakers have formed the Crypto and Digital Assets Group to ensure that new rules for the crypto industry support...
Mai Capital Predicts Tough Year for Crypto — Expects Bitcoin and Ethereum to Do Well Once Regulations Come Into Focus – Regulation Bitcoin News
Mai Capital Management’s chief equity strategist and regional president, Chris Grisanti, has predicted that this year will be tough for...
Ruling Party Sources Deny Plan to Levy 40% Tax on Crypto Yields in Turkey – Regulation Bitcoin News
The government in Turkey does not intend to impose a 40-percent levy on crypto-related gains as has been alleged, members...
Investors in Collapsed South African Crypto Platform Push for Jailing of Africrypt Directors – Regulation Bitcoin News
A group of investors in Africrypt are reportedly pushing to have criminal charges pressed against directors of the now-defunct cryptocurrency...
Total Crypto Ban Is Difficult to Implement, Crypto Assets Should Be Regulated – Regulation Bitcoin News
A renowned economist who is a member of India’s Monetary Policy Committee says that a total cryptocurrency ban is difficult...
Europe’s Securities Watchdog Seeks Feedback on Regulations Ahead of DLT Pilot – Regulation Bitcoin News
ESMA, the European Securities and Markets Authority, has set out to establish if EU authorities need to amend existing regulations...
Cryptocurrency Draft Law Presented in Peru – Regulation Bitcoin News
A draft of a new cryptocurrency asset law was introduced in Peru in December, seeking to regulate the cryptocurrency interactions...
