Regulation

Ukraine’s Economic Security Bureau (ESB) is investigating local cryptocurrency exchanges. This action comes in response to the bureau’s discovery that unregulated exchanges operating in the country have led to a loss of 3 billion Ukrainian hryvnia (over $80 million) in uncollected taxes. Earlier, Ukrainian regulators voted to tax crypto gains 18% as of 2024. Meanwhile, Kyiv has been working to align its cryptocurrency regulations with the European Union (EU) in recent weeks...

As the global economy is going through a period of total uncertainty amid the crises of the last three years, individuals are increasingly searching for ways to protect their savings. Cryptocurrencies have emerged as a popular solution, offering financial independence and autonomy from government regulations. However, the cryptocurrency market has faced challenges due to global macroeconomic situations and inflation data, resulting in a prolonged period of decline...

With new marketing regulations set to take effect in the United Kingdom next month, crypto exchange Bybit doesn’t expect to be able to continue operating within the country. The exchange’s CEO, Ben Zhou, claims that any crypto firm within U.K. borders may be held accountable for solicitation simply for using the English language. Troubles With New Marketing Rules As reported by The Block, Zhou said regulation is becoming “more strict,” and that the exchange will likely have...

Alibaba’s development of AI offers significant benefits to the strength of the Chinese technology sector. By making Tongyi Qianwen accessible to the Chinese community, there is potential for widespread innovation if used correctly. Leading Chinese tech company Alibaba has made a significant announcement regarding the accessibility of its AI model Tongyi Qianwen to the public. This decision comes on the heels of what appears to be government approval from the Chinese authorities, allowing...

In a recent interview with Yahoo Finance, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shared insights into the company’s plans and its interest in flatcoins. Armstrong also shared more details on the future of cryptocurrency and the necessary next steps amid growing regulatory scrutiny. Armstrong Discusses Coinbase’s Future Plans Coinbase’s exec talked about ‘flatcoins’ in the interview, which is an emerging concept that has yet to gain much traction in mainstream crypto discussions....

Coinbase’s vice presidents for international business and international policy are clearly dissatisfied with the regulatory situation in the United States. Coinbase is strategically expanding its cryptocurrency exchange services globally, with a particular emphasis on markets with clear regulatory frameworks. In its short-term expansion strategy, Coinbase is prioritizing countries outside the United States based on their well-defined cryptocurrency regulations. Notable countries in this...

Chris Larsen, the chair and co-founder of Ripple Labs, has asserted that the United States legal system aims to rectify the missteps in crypto policy made by the Biden administration. He highlighted his company’s partial victory against the Securities and Exchange Commission in July, emphasizing that the regulator faltered on critical aspects pivotal to industry regulation. Larsen Slams Gensler on the Lack of Crypto Regulatory Clarity The Ripple co-founder recently expressed...

The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) warns that “limits on third party information reporting to the IRS is an important factor contributing to the tax gap, which is the difference between taxes legally owed and taxes actually paid”.  The United States  Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have jointly released a proposed set of cryptocurrency regulations requiring brokers to report gains and losses incurred during the sale of cryptocurrency...

Ripple announced on Monday that it has added four new European institutions to its University Blockchain and Research Initiative (UBRI). The partner universities will help promote blockchain research and education across the region. According to Ripple’s announcement, the new universities include Trinity College Dublin (Ireland), EPITA (France), IE Madrid (Spain), and the University of Trento (Italy). This brings Ripple’s total European partners up to 14. IE Madrid plans to...

Under India’s Group of 20 (G20) presidency, the country is finally gearing up to provide the much-anticipated clarity around crypto regulation. As India prepares to preside over the upcoming G20 summit for the first time, the regulation of cryptocurrencies is poised to be a significant focal point. Ahead of the gathering of the world’s most influential nations scheduled for later this week, India’s Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, confirmed that discussions are in...