Iran to Increase Penalties for Unauthorized Cryptocurrency Mining – Regulation Bitcoin News
Iran has drafted new rules to increase penalties for illegal cryptocurrency mining in the country, including additional fines and imprisonment....
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Bill ‘On Digital Currency’ Caps Crypto Investments for Russians, Opens Door for Payments – Regulation Bitcoin News
Russia’s recently revised bill “On Digital Currency” limits crypto purchases for non-qualified investors while providing legal ground for some cryptocurrency...
Oman to Incorporate Real Estate Tokenization in Virtual Assets Regulatory Framework – Regulation Bitcoin News
Real estate tokenization is set to be incorporated into Oman Capital Markets Authority (OCMA)’s virtual asset regulatory framework. According to...
Brazilian Congress Aims to Pass Unified Crypto Framework in Coming Months – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Brazilian Congress is trying to approve a cryptocurrency legal framework before the end of Q2. According to reports from...
Regulatory Arm of UAE Financial Centre Releases Defi Discussion Paper – Regulation Bitcoin News
The regulatory arm of UAE’s financial centre, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has released a discussion paper that is seeking...
Indian Crypto Exchanges Disable UPI, Other Payment Options – Regulation Bitcoin News
A number of cryptocurrency exchanges in India are disabling rupee deposits, particularly payments using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system....
Tanzania Officials Want Global Clarity on CBDCs and Crypto Assets – Regulation Bitcoin News
Officials from Tanzania’s financial sector have called for a clearer global consensus on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and crypto-assets....
Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith Sentenced to 5+ Years in US Prison for Violating North Korean Sanctions – Regulation Bitcoin News
An Ethereum developer, Virgil Griffith, has been sentenced to five years and three months in U.S. prison after he pleaded...
FDIC Asks Thousands of Banks to Disclose Crypto Plans – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has asked thousands of banks and other financial institutions it supervises to declare...
Miami Mayor Outlines ‘Vision for Bitcoin America’ — Says We Must Integrate BTC Into Every Aspect of Society This Year – Regulation Bitcoin News
The mayor of the U.S. city of Miami, Florida, has unveiled his “Vision for Bitcoin America 2024.” Stressing that the...
EU Designates ESMA as Crypto Regulator of the Region in Latest MiCA Draft – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Parliament of the EU has designated ESMA, the European Securities and Markets Authority, the top cryptocurrency regulator of the...
Treasury Secretary Yellen Says Crypto Regulation Should Support Responsible Innovation, Manage Risks – Regulation Bitcoin News
Treasury Secretary Yellen says the regulatory frameworks for crypto assets in the U.S. should “support responsible innovation while managing risks.”...
National Bank of Georgia to Regulate Country’s Crypto Sector – Regulation Bitcoin News
The National Bank of Georgia is taking steps to regulate the crypto market in the Southern Caucasus country, its governor...
Singapore adopts new law requiring virtual asset service providers to get licenses
In an attempt to implement tighter crypto rules, Singapore’s unicameral parliament has approved a law that will ensure all virtual...
UK Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Become Global Crypto Hub With Dynamic Regulation – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.K. government has unveiled a detailed plan to make the country a global crypto hub and “a hospitable place...
Indian Government Consulting With IMF, World Bank on Crypto Policy – Regulation Bitcoin News
India’s government is consulting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and Indian regulators in order to form...
Sanctions Motivate Russia to Create Own Crypto Market Infrastructure, Finance Ministry Says – Regulation Bitcoin News
With sanctions cutting off Russia from global finances, Moscow’s motivation to establish a domestic market infrastructure for digital assets grows,...
India’s Crypto Trading Volume Plummets as New Tax Rules Enter Into Force – Regulation Bitcoin News
Crypto trading volumes in India have plummeted following the new tax law entering into force. The new rules impose a...
EU Lawmakers Back Regulation Threatening Unhosted Crypto Wallets, Defi Space – Regulation Bitcoin News
Members of the European Parliament have approved a controversial regulation that could undermine the decentralized finance (defi) sector in the...
FCA Extends Deadline for Crypto Firms to Meet Regulatory Requirements in UK — 33 Firms Licensed so Far – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.K. financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has extended its April 1 registration deadline for a number of...
Central Bank of Sudan Warns of Risks Associated With Cryptocurrency – Regulation Bitcoin News
The central bank in crisis-stricken Sudan has warned residents dealing with cryptocurrencies that they face numerous risks including loss of...
Vietnamese Government and Central Bank Developing Legal Framework for Crypto – Regulation Bitcoin News
Vietnam is creating a legal framework for cryptocurrency. The country’s deputy prime minister has instructed the Ministries of Finance, Justice,...
