The U.S. Senate on 21st April, Sunday, proposed a new tax regulation for the cryptocurrency industry. According to the new proposed regulation, individuals, trusts, and entities holding BTCs worth over $500,000 will be liable to pay 1% as tax. This move was initiated as part of a large effort made by the centralized body to...Read More
Different regions are widely adopting crypto. Governments of different nations are recognising the value of this evolving sphere and releasing some very friendly regulations to foster more and more acceptability among the residents. February 2024 has been a month of new series of development when it comes to crypto adoption and regulation. The report by...Read More
In a recent development reported by the Wall Street Journal on February 22, 2024, the court in Montenegro has ruled that the infamous cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon should be extradited to the U.S. to face trial on fraud charges, rejecting his native South Korea as the extradition location. The High Court in Podgorica, Montenegro, delivered...Read More
The banking giant JPMorgan has raised concerns about Tether possibly being controlled by U.S. authorities soon. Despite its offshore base, Tether’s dominance and regulatory challenges could reshape the stablecoin landscape in the States. Tether’s Vulnerability to U.S. Authorities JPMorgan’s report highlights the power of U.S. authorities, specifically the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), to...Read More
Russia’s Ministry of Finance has embarked on a transformative initiative, drawing parallels between the cryptocurrency market and the nation’s successful gas export model. Ivan Chebeskov, Deputy Minister of Finance, recently unveiled a pioneering concept that would permit Russian cryptocurrency miners to export their mined digital assets as legitimate products, signifying a pivotal step toward formally...Read More
Japan, long a leader in the technology sector, is taking a bold step to embrace the digital asset revolution. The government is preparing to implement a new taxation regime specifically tailored for companies holding cryptocurrencies as long-term investments. This move marks a significant shift in Japan’s approach to crypto and reflects its commitment to becoming...Read More
UK customers of Chase Bank received concerning notices this week: the bank is banning all cryptocurrency-related payments starting October 16th. The email explicitly stated that if the bank thinks the customers are making crypto-related transactions, they will decline it. This blanket crypto payment prohibition follows similar actions by other central UK banks to restrict transactions...Read More
In a recent announcement, Tron network founder Justin Sun took to his social media platform to reveal a significant development in the legal recognition of Bitcoin. Sun shared that the Shanghai No. 2 Intermediate People’s Court has officially recognized Bitcoin as a one-of-a-kind digital currency. They believe it’s unlike virtual currencies such as Q coins...Read More
The crypto industry is currently in a precarious position, teetering on the edge of uncertainty. Without swift action, it risks a potential downfall. The US government’s stance towards most crypto assets, excluding Bitcoin, is hostile. Even more concerning is the mounting pressure on companies embracing the trend of relocating outside the US in search of...Read More
On Wednesday, U.S. accounting standard authorities unanimously approved long-anticipated guidelines for valuing digital assets. These new rules will provide crypto companies and other businesses with substantial digital currency holdings a standardized method for assessing the value of their Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies. This research report aims to explore the impact of new crypto accounting...Read More
The first half of 2023 has brought an unexpected twist for the crypto market, which has always been a favourite target for cybercriminals. However, as the number of crypto hacks surged in an alarming fashion, a surprising trend began to emerge from hackers as they now started returning the stolen funds. This event surged exponentially...Read More
In a significant development in the US crypto landscape, senior Democrats in the House of Representatives have voiced their opposition to a comprehensive overhaul of financial laws pertaining to crypto assets. However, they have also indicated that a deal on the regulation of stablecoins could be within reach. The Proposed Bill Failed To Meet Expectations ...Read More
In a significant move to strengthen the oversight of the burgeoning crypto industry, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has adopted new regulations aimed at enhancing consumer protection and ensuring the safety and soundness of crypto companies. Under the new framework, companies will be required to comply with rigorous standards for capitalization, cybersecurity...Read More
South Africa is the latest country to come down on cryptocurrency investors, with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) sending audit requests to taxpayers, requesting them to disclose cryptocurrency trades and purchases. The audit request contains questions relating to the purpose for which the taxpayers purchased cryptocurrencies, with SARS also requesting a letter from the...Read More
American businessman and best-selling author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” Robert Kiyosaki, took to Twitter today to state that the oldest and leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin as well as precious metals such as gold and silver, had a “bright future.” He also explained why he thought Bitcoin will soon be heading toward the $50,000 range in...Read More
After the Supreme Court’s ruling to quash the ban on cryptocurrencies in India, activity in the crypto space has grown significantly, however, some rumors have still emerged about the uncertainty regarding the legal status for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in the country. However, as Sathvik Vishwanath, CEO of Unocoin stated in a recent interview spoke about...Read More
There has been a lot of discussion around regulation in the crypto space, and perhaps more so now than ever before. This has also led to countries around the world beginning to better understand and regulate this emerging industry of digital assets. Switzerland, in particular, has implemented the Swiss Rule which states that financial institutions...Read More
As per the Special Reporting Act, income tax laws will be applicable to cryptocurrency ownership in South Korea, as of October 2021. However, the provisions of the Act have come under a lot of fire recently. The latest to fire a salvo is the Korean Blockchain Association (KBA) after it voiced its vocal opposition to...Read More
October is off to an interesting start, as news of charges against BitMEX by the CFTC and DOJ come to light – with the arrest of Arthur Hayes and three co-owners of the BitMEX exchange. The exchange that handles over $1.5 billion of trades each day, has been charged by the CFTC for operating an...Read More
Welcome Readers to the next chapter of my writing series, ‘The Cryptocurrency Breakthrough 2020 – Synopsis 20’ – Cryptocurrency Regulations in Argentina. QUICK NAVIGATIONGovernment’s viewpoint on CryptocurrenciesCryptocurrencies Law in ArgentinaLaws Implemented on CryptocurrenciesAnti-Money Laundering LawsFinancial Information Unit(UIF)Taxation and MiningTax Policies on CryptocurrenciesCryptocurrency MiningSeries of EventsWrapping it up!!! The number of users registered on different cryptocurrency...Read More
Today’s date will be marked in the Indian crypto sphere. On March 4th, 2020, the Supreme Court lifted the curbs on exchanges in cryptocurrency imposed by the Reserve Bank of India. The judgment came after a series of hearings challenging RBI’s ban on financial firms or individuals in India from trading in cryptocurrencies. However, the...Read More
Cryptocurrency has always remained a sore subject in any country’s regulation. Due to the lack of knowledge, cryptos are not receiving the intended growth scope. Some of the regions have fully regulated cryptocurrency laws, while some are on the verge of regulation. Moreover, there are even some regions where crypto is totally a banned subject....Read More
In recent years, South Korea has achieved a national-level information center. Even 92% of its population is using the internet and therefore is a world leader of internet users. Even South Korea is the world’s third-largest Bitcoin trade market. The market has great potential to attract investors. However, since 2017 the government of Korea has...Read More
The United Kingdom or the UK is one of the largest economies of the world. However, the financial control of the country over the world’s economy has decreased substantially. Still, the World knows this country for its cultural relevance, especially for new trend adoption. As per a survey conducted by a London-based law firm, 20%...Read More
Unlike cryptocurrency regulations in the USA, China region has a less crypto-friendly attitude towards cryptocurrency. In this article, I’ll explain how China views its crypto regulations. In countries like the United States, cryptocurrency profits count as taxable income. The country recognizes cryptocurrency as a commodity or property. A lot of countries including China want to...Read More
The calendar turned a new leaf, yet Facebook proposed Libra cryptocurrency is not out of the scrutiny. Libra continues to receive negative responses, this time from German Central Bank’s President Jens Weidmann. The Bundesbank President “wants to slow down the Facebook proposed crypto through regulations” claims a local report. As per the report, Weidmann believes...Read More
The South Korea Ministry of Economy and Finance confirmed that the Profits from individual virtual asset transactions are not a listed income. Furthermore, they are not taxable under the current tax law. South Korean Government is keen to study the crypto regulation approaches of major countries of crypto taxation. An official of the ministry said...Read More
Swiss president has strong views of the Facebook developed cryptocurrency, Libra. Ueli Maurer, Switzerland’s finance minister, and outgoing president commented on the Libra calling it as a Failed Project. According to him, “I don’t think (It has a chance in its current form), because central banks will not accept the basket of currencies underpinning it.”...Read More
Strict EU crypto regulations will be enforced in January 2020 as the crypto companies and services that are based in the European Union have less than 30 days to adjust their business operations to comply with the new rules as reported in the previous crypto news. As of January 10th, the fifth Anti-money laundering directive...Read More
Cryptocurrency is all over the place now and the Nordic countries are definitely not an exception to it. Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark are now considered to be countries with the best standards of living. However, they can also offer a lot in terms of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. That is a no-surprise anymore that...Read More
