Tag Archives: Regulations

Illinois will soon become the 3rd state in the U.S. to pass legislation that would favor Bitcoin with a new digital asset charter, which will be granted to a special purpose trust company instead of a traditional bank. Announced by crypto-advocate and Wall Street Veteran Caitlin Long, Illinois will be the third state, followed by Nebraska and Wyoming, to embrace cryptocurrencies as part of their plans to explore emerging financial technologies. ILLINOIS abt to be 3rd US...

Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) peaked on Wednesday as bitcoin hit rock bottom of $30,000 due to old “crypto ban” news, which re-emerged from China. Although the crypto market is in a recovery phase from Wednesday’s crash, let’s take a walk through history and see how China’s regulatory issues and crypto ban are the same old song and nothing but a long history of FUD. 2013: The Initial Ban China’s regulatory issues with cryptocurrencies date back to December 2013 when...

Latest reports from China reveal that self-regulatory bodies have reiterated a ban on financial institutions and payment companies from providing banking services to crypto traders and related entities. Per the original report, the move stems from high volatility in the crypto market, which reportedly exposes people’s property to risk. In a joint statement by three industry organizations in the country, China claimed that the rise and fall of crypto prices is “disrupting...

Chinese officials warned the public about the risks associated with trading with digital assets. The authorities pointed out three major considerations which might harm investors – false transactions, security breaches, and illegal and criminal activities involving cryptocurrencies. Tighter Regulations on Crypto Trading According to the China Financial Stability Report, investors should be extra vigilant when operating with bitcoin and other crypto assets. Officials from...

The recently-appointed SEC Chair, Gary Gensler, believes the cryptocurrency industry and the people involved need more advanced protection. In a recent interview, he also referred to bitcoin as a speculative store of value and called for an update of the existing regulations in the US. Advanced Protection for Crypto Investors in the US The cryptocurrency boom that started in late 2020, in which prices blossomed, and global demand skyrocketed, has caught the attention of...

A Californian court required Kraken to provide information on users who executed crypto deals for the equivalent of $20,000 or more between 2016 and 2020 to the IRS. The order comes amid growing concerns of strict cryptocurrency regulations coming for the United States. ‘John Doe Summons’ for Kraken A federal court in the northern part of California gave the IRS permission to obtain information about crypto transactions completed by Kraken’s users. Following the so-called...

A brief panic episode following a statement by Janet Yellen caused the markets to close the day with red candles all over the place. In a videoconference with The Atlantic, Janet Yellen, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, signaled that Joe Biden’s administration may be aiming to raise interest rates as a way to save the economy after the imbalance caused by measures to combat the Coronavirus pandemic. A *Not So* Good Idea When asked about what actions would be on the table to...

With the impending taxation of cryptocurrency gains in South Korea, a recent poll showed that most citizens are in favor of such a rule. When it came down to age, though, the younger generations were significantly less opened to the idea of getting taxed for their crypto trading. South Koreans Support Crypto Taxation The East Asian country has dabbled with implementing cryptocurrency regulations and taxation on profits for years. However, the unexpected breakout of the...

The inability of US authorities to implement clear and precise regulations on the cryptocurrency industry is “frustrating,” commented the CEO of Ripple – Brad Garlinghouse. The executive also blasted the country’s regulator for being the only world watchdog insisting that the XRP token is a security. US Trails Behind Other Nations For Crypto Clarity With the growth of the cryptocurrency industry in the past year or so, world regulators began discussing more actively what type...

U.S. regulators are looking for ways to organize and adapt their laws to the rapidly changing world of cryptocurrencies. A bill to create a joint force between the SEC and CFTC to better understand and regulate cryptocurrencies has already been passed in the House and is ready to be introduced in the Senate. The Eliminate Barriers to Innovation Act of 2021 seeks to shed some light on the complicated regulatory landscape that hinders the development of cryptocurrency...