Tag Archives: Regulations

Vietnam is another step closer to a comprehensive regulatory framework on how cryptocurrencies and virtual assets should be treated in the country. Vietnam to Prepare Crypto Regulatory Framework According to a Monday report, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has instructed the different government bodies in the country on the creation of a framework that would regulate digital assets and their activities. The agencies selected to partake in the project include the...

UK’s progress in crypto innovation hangs in limbo due to a lack of clarity from the watchdogs. Many high-profile companies are now looking for crypto friendlier pastures elsewhere. If cryptocurrency-based firms wind down their operations, the UK might face a mass exodus as the FCA deadline for receiving approval nears. Regulatory Hurdles in the UK The cryptocurrency market is largely unregulated in the UK. However, companies associated with the industry are required to...

The evasion of Goods and Services Tax (GST) by crypto exchanges was figured in the Indian Parliament on March 28. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed that 11 such digital asset platforms were fined for tax evasion in 2021-22.  Tax Evasion by Crypto Exchanges The total tax evasion by these companies amounted to Rs. 81.54 crore (appr. $1.08 million), and with a fine, the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) authority recovered Rs. 95.86 crore ($1.2 million)...

The continued investments from some of the most high-profile financial juggernauts in Canada reflect a belief that institutional adoption of crypto and blockchain will keep growing. This western Candian province, which boasts a rich entrepreneurial history, is now looking to play a crucial role in the digital asset industry. Alberta to Becoming Crypto Hub? According to the latest report, Alberta’s ambitions are soaring high as the authorities are looking to position the...

The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently assessed the financial/ non-financial risks and benefits that blockchain technology can provide. It identified four policy options that various institutions could adopt to help enhance the noted advantages while mitigating risks. The Blockchain Technology Assessment Released on Wednesday, the assessment’s recommendations are targeted toward local/ state governments, federal agencies, Congress, industry, and...

There’s been a lot of discussion surrounding EU’s proposed MiCA regulations, especially the text that was aimed at outlawing proof-of-work cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Now, the law is moving forward but without these clauses.  A Relief for Bitcoin in EU The European Union’s (EU) proposed Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulatory package has decided not to advance the controversial provision targeted at limiting the use of the proof-of-work cryptocurrencies due to energy...

Almost half of the German population is motivated to invest in cryptocurrency, as revealed by digital asset exchange KuCoin’s ‘Into the Cryptoverse 2022’ report. Crypto Adoption in Germany Grows According to the report, 44% of Germans are somewhat motivated to “invest in cryptocurrencies to be a part of the future of finance.” 35% of them would do it for the opportunities of earning passive income and 30% consider crypto to be a reliable store of value. Some also hope to...

Washington and the broader electorate in the United States are sharply divided along partisan lines. But there may be scope for finding common grounds with regard to the upcoming crypto bill. Republican Senator and long-time Bitcoin supporter Cynthia Lummis has received support from New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for the much-awaited crypto legislation. A member of a Democratic Party, Gillibrand, has revealed working with Lummis on the drafting of the bill that is...

Janet Yellen – Secretary of the US Treasury and former Fed Chair – recently discussed cryptocurrency’s benefits, risks, and relationship with Russia on CNBC’s Squawk Box. While she recognized the industry’s growth, she also noted numerous risks it poses to both consumers and the financial system. Regulating the Risks In conversation with Andrew Sorkin, Yellen was asked about her thoughts on Russia’s willingness to accept Bitcoin for oil exports. This is part of the nation’s...

Today, the Central Bank of Honduras (CBH) assured that for now, the country has no intention of following in the footsteps of El Salvador, extinguishing the FOMO sparked by rumors about the possible adoption of bitcoin as a legal tender in the Latin American country. According to the statement, The Central American country maintains a neutral position towards Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general. It has no intention of changing it for now. They stressed that Bitcoin is...