European Parliament members vote in favor of crypto and blockchain tax policies
Members of the Parliament of the European Union voted in favor of a non-binding resolution aimed at using blockchain to...
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SEC Charges Socialite Kim Kardashian for Unlawfully Touting Ethereummax – Regulation Bitcoin News
On Monday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed charges against the celebrity and socialite Kim Kardashian for unlawfully...
Crypto Firms Undeterred by Strict Regulation — ‘They Know We Have a Good System’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Britain’s top financial regulator, has revealed that many crypto firms are still seeking licenses to...
US Lawmakers Introduce Bill Allowing Crypto Investments in 401(k) Retirement Plans – Regulation Bitcoin News
Several U.S. lawmakers have introduced the Retirement Savings Modernization Act to provide 401(k) retirement savers access to a wide range...
India Freezes Bitcoin at Binance Amid Investigation Involving Crypto Exchange Wazirx – Regulation Bitcoin News
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) says it has frozen more than 77.6 bitcoins that were transferred to Binance from Indian crypto...
French Central Banker Warns Complex Crypto Regulations Could Create ‘Uneven Playing Field’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
The governor of France’s central bank, François Villeroy de Galhau, has urged EU regulators to “avoid adopting diverging or contradictory...
California Launches Crackdown on 11 Crypto Firms Accused of Operating Ponzi Schemes – Regulation Bitcoin News
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has cracked down on 11 cryptocurrency companies that are accused of...
Global Manhunt for Terra Luna Founder Do Kwon After Interpol Issues Red Notice – Regulation Bitcoin News
The global law enforcement agency the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), issued a notice for Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon...
California Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill to Regulate Crypto — Calls for ‘More Flexible Approach’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill to regulate crypto in his state. He stressed that “a more flexible...
Estonia Issues First License to Crypto Service Provider Under New Regulation – Regulation Bitcoin News
Estonia’s Financial Intelligence Unit has issued its first license to a crypto service provider under the country’s new regulatory framework...
Digital Asset Exchange Platform Granted ‘Crypto Financial Services Provider License’ by Israeli Regulator – Regulation Bitcoin News
An Israeli capital markets regulator, the Insurance and Savings Capital Market Authority, recently granted a “crypto financial services provider license”...
Brazilian Federal Police Launch Operation Colossus, 6 Cryptocurrency Exchanges Involved – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Brazilian Federal Police and the Brazilian tax authority have launched the final stage of “Operation Colossus,” a movement that...
South Korean gov has confiscated 260B KWR in crypto for non-payment of taxes since 2021
According to local news outlet mk.co.kr, the South Korean government has seized over 260 billion Korean won ($180 million) worth...
US Treasury Seeks Public Comments on Crypto-Related Illicit Finance and National Security Risks – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking public input on “digital-asset-related illicit finance and national security risks.” The department...
US Sentences Promoter of $3.4B Bitconnect Crypto Ponzi Scheme to 38 Months in Prison – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. has sentenced a Los Angeles man to 38 months in federal prison for his role in the $3.4...
CFTC Prepares to Step up Oversight of Crypto Market — Says Many Digital Assets Are Commodities – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has shared with Congress its plans to regulate the crypto market with “full oversight...
UK Regulator Warns Crypto Exchange FTX Is Providing Services Without Authorization – Regulation Bitcoin News
Britain’s top financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has issued a warning about cryptocurrency exchange FTX operating in the...
White House Releases ‘First-Ever’ Framework for Digital Asset Development — Crypto Industry Leader Says Recommendations Are Unclear – Regulation Bitcoin News
The White House has now released what it called its “first-ever” comprehensive framework for the responsible development of digital assets...
European Union to Launch Global Metaverse Regulation Initiative in 2023 – Regulation Bitcoin News
The European Union (EU) will present an initiative to address the metaverse and all the activities and interactions happening in...
Central Bank of Argentina Issues New Compliance Rules for Digital Wallets – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Central Bank of Argentina has issued a new set of rules for operators of digital wallets in the country....
Abu Dhabi Global Market Financial Regulator Unveils Virtual Asset Regulation ‘Guiding Principles’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
Abu Dhabi Global Market’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), recently unveiled six principles that will guide its...
Head Trader of $100M Global Crypto Ponzi Scheme Pleads Guilty in US – Regulation Bitcoin News
The head trader of a $100 million global cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme has pleaded guilty and is facing up to five...
