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PortuguêsThe Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has been requested to ban more than 1,600 crypto websites by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The action followed a complete crypto ban recommendation by the…
Continue ReadingAt the WEF’s 2022 Davos agenda, Narendra Modi, Indian Prime Minister, called for a united global stand to tackle the issues emerging from the cryptocurrencies’ increasing adoption. The key takeaway…
Continue ReadingPakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is reportedly seeking to block websites dealing in cryptocurrency. The decision followed a meeting the agency had with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) which…
Continue Reading2021 was a wild ride for the cryptocurrency market as a whole. Valuations skyrocketed before falling, newer entrants threatened existing players and so on. People around the world have developed…
Continue ReadingU.K. lawmakers have formed the Crypto and Digital Assets Group to ensure that new rules for the crypto industry support innovation. “We are at a crucial time for the sector…
Continue ReadingEstonian Finance Minister Keit Pentus-Rosimannus has offered to share her country’s experience in regulating cryptocurrencies with the U.S. in a discussion with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Estonia Offers to Share…
Continue ReadingMai Capital Management’s chief equity strategist and regional president, Chris Grisanti, has predicted that this year will be tough for crypto largely due to regulations. However, he expects established cryptocurrencies,…
Continue ReadingAccording to a document produced by a Pakistani policy advisory board, the country is likely to earn billions of dollars from crypto-asset holders. Yet for this to happen, the country…
Continue ReadingMonths after officiating Bitcoin as legal tender, during which it saw severe global criticism and domestic protests, the El Salvadoran government continues on its quest to evolve the top cryptocurrency’s…
Continue ReadingA renowned economist who is a member of India’s Monetary Policy Committee says that a total cryptocurrency ban is difficult to implement and “would only increase illegal activities and participation…
Continue ReadingLike many other countries worldwide, the South Korean cryptocurrency industry has been facing major regulatory headwinds over the past few years. The country’s regulators have recently tightened their hold over…
Continue ReadingCongressman Tom Emmer recently touched upon the approach of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus through the last year, reflecting on changes needed in 2022. He noted, “The Caucus’s support has become…
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has added a number of advisers to Chairman Gary Gensler’s executive staff. Among them is Corey Frayer, who advises Gensler on “SEC policymaking…
Continue ReadingThe argument on who really benefits from bitcoin is a long one in the making. For those who have been invested in the digital asset for a couple of years,…
Continue ReadingIndian legal experts reportedly say that it is too late to ban cryptocurrency despite calls for a complete crypto ban by the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).…
Continue ReadingThe pro-bitcoin U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has reportedly unveiled her plan to introduce a comprehensive crypto bill that will cover everything from how cryptocurrencies are taxed and categorized to consumer…
Continue ReadingIndia saw all kinds of FUD over the past month, as plans to ban private cryptocurrencies were speculated upon. Even as the parliamentary discussion on the proposed cryptocurrency bill has…
Continue ReadingMore than 100 companies that applied for a license to offer crypto services in Singapore have either been turned down or withdrawn their applications. “Cryptocurrencies could be abused for money…
Continue ReadingBitfury CEO and former Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks is worried that those espousing cryptocurrency regulations are actually the ones who want to prevent that from happening. In…
Continue ReadingAn executive with Blockfi says that “this year has been a huge year for mainstream consumer demand into crypto.” Noting that fear of missing out (FOMO) will be a huge…
Continue ReadingAuthorities in Russia are discussing two very different approaches to the regulation of cryptocurrencies and related activities. While the Bank of Russia is reportedly seeking to introduce a ban on…
Continue ReadingA major cryptocurrency exchange in India, Wazirx, has reported “a massive surge in user signups” this year, with 82% of its users making profits on their crypto investments. Its trading…
Continue ReadingThe world’s biggest country will reach a crossroads on crypto regulation as it enters 2022. On Thursday, conflicting reports emerged in Russia on the state of crypto regulatory affairs. First,…
Continue ReadingThe cryptocurrency boom witnessed in the last couple of years has sprung many countries into action over regulating the digital industry. Naturally, their regulatory approaches have varied based on factors…
Continue ReadingThe Indian government is reportedly making additional changes to the country’s crypto bill. The bill, which is listed for the current session of parliament, may be taken up in the…
Continue ReadingU.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has called on regulators to clamp down on decentralized finance (defi) and stablecoins “before it’s too late.” She said: “Defi is the most dangerous part of…
Continue ReadingA minister in the Nigerian government has called on authorities in the country to consider regulating cryptocurrencies instead of clamping down on them. The Law Does Not Stipulate Who Regulates…
Continue ReadingThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has outlined some recommendations of how cryptocurrency should be regulated, noting that there is an urgent need for cross-border collaboration and cooperation on cryptocurrency regulation.…
Continue ReadingThe Indian government has reportedly proposed banning the use of cryptocurrency for payments and setting a deadline for investors to declare their crypto holdings. Violators may be arrested without a…
Continue Reading“What is clear is that if we embrace these developments, Australia has an enormous opportunity to capitalize on the convergence between finance and technology,” Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said. The Australian…
Continue ReadingThe country wishes to see all crypto activities take place on platforms regulated by SEBI. On Tuesday, BloombergQuint (Bloomberg India) reported that the penalty for non-compliance with the Indian government‘s…
Continue ReadingA report suggests that India’s new crypto bill will aim to regulate “private cryptocurrencies,” rather than banning them. India’s Crypto Bill Will Regulate All Private Cryptocurrencies Earlier, there were reports…
Continue ReadingIn a recent announcement by the SEC, the regulator had noted that it has filed 434 enforcement actions in FY21, in the areas of crypto, DeFi, and dark web. While…
Continue ReadingIndia is the second biggest crypto market in terms of global adoption, with an estimated investment of INR 6.6 billion in the asset class. Unsurprisingly, reports of a likely private…
Continue ReadingEarlier in May, Indonesia’s central bank had announced plans to launch a digital currency. Now, the central bank is pushing for a digital form of the rupiah to ‘fight’ private…
Continue ReadingThe Indian government has answered three sets of questions in parliament regarding bitcoin transactions, the high-profile bitcoin scam in Karnataka, and the legality of cryptocurrency trading and crypto exchanges in…
Continue ReadingSeveral independent bodies, including IndiaTech, have made suggestions for the upcoming crypto bill to be introduced in the Indian Parliament. As the Winter Session commenced today, IndiaTech said that the…
Continue ReadingThe government of India is set to propose a new crypto bill in Parliament. This bill contains some regulations that are unfavorable to India’s cryptocurrency economy. In the midst of…
Continue ReadingEver since the Indian government listed a cryptocurrency bill to be taken up in parliament during the upcoming session that starts next week, much debate has transpired about whether the…
Continue ReadingAt a time when most financial regulators worldwide are sailing their way through enacting cryptocurrency regulations, the European Union (EU) has been assuming an urgent pace to release a planned…
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