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Italy to impose 26% capital gains tax on crypto profits

The 26% capital gains tax will be imposed on cryptocurrency trading profits larger than 2000 euros ($2,062.3).

Rostin Behnam points to CFTC-regulated LedgerX as success story amid FTX collapse

"The customer property at LedgerX — the CFTC regulated entity — has remained exactly where it should be, segregated and secure," said Rostin Behnam in a hearing on FTX's failures.

Crypto and Capitulation — Is there a silver lining? Watch Market Talks on Cointelegraph

Join us as we discuss the current state of the crypto market and whether there could actually be a silver lining to capitulation. Hosting the show will be Ray Salmond, head of markets at Cointelegraph, and our special guest this week is Magdalena Gronowska.

Socios boss’ goal? To knock crypto out of the park

Binance hires audit firm that served Donald Trump to verify crypto reserves

Mazars’ U.S. division was the longtime accounting firm for former United States President Donald Trump’s company.

CFTC chief says Bitcoin is the only commodity in the wake of FTX collapse

CFTC has faced a lot of scrutiny in the wake of FTX collapse due to its ties with the crypto exchange and SBF’s efforts to put the committee as the key oversight body for crypto.

EmpiresX 'head trader' to face 4 years of prison over $100M crypto 'Ponzi'

Two other associates that helped run the U.S.-based fraudulent crypto platform EmpiresX left the country early this year and are believed to be in Brazil.

LBRY says it ‘will likely be dead’ following SEC loss

LBRY Inc noted that while the company is on its last legs, the underlying protocol and blockchain behind the content platform will carry on.

US CFTC commissioner calls for new category to protect small investors from crypto

Speaking the FIA meeting in Singapore, Christy Goldsmith Romero compared the typical crypto investor, who may be of modest means, with the investors the CFTC is used to.

Sen. Warren: Biden administration worked to stop crypto being 'dangerously intertwined' with banks

The Massachusetts senator, an outspoken skeptic of crypto, applauded the efforts of FDIC acting chair Martin Gruenberg to separate digital assets from banking.

FTX proves MiCA should be passed fast, officials tell European Parliament committee

In its latest hearing on FTX, the committee looked to financial officials to assess the impact of FTX’s collapse in Europe and suggest a way forward.

Senate Banking Committee chair calls for coordination with Treasury on crypto

The committee chair cited crypto exchange FTX’s “alarming fraud”, liquidity crunch, and bankruptcy as an example of financial risk Treasury and regulators should address.

Singapore’s Temasek sees ‘reputational damage’ due to FTX, official says

Despite writing down its $275 million investment in FTX, Temasek still apparently holds its investments in many other crypto-related businesses.

Illicit cross-chain transfers expected to grow to $10B: Here's how to prevent them

Forecasts predict cryptocurrency criminals laundering more than $10 billion through cross-chain bridges by 2025, leading to calls for holistic screening solutions.

Binance acquires regulated crypto exchange in Japan

Binance has managed to expand its services throughout the past year by either acquiring an operating license or buying a stake in a regulated entity.

South Korea issues arrest warrant for Do Kwon's former colleagues

Arrest warrants were sought for Terraform Labs co-founder Daniel Shin, three investors and four engineers responsible for TerraUSD (UST) and LUNA initiatives.

Brazil passes law to legalize crypto as a payment method

The law was approved by the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil but still requires the approval of the executive branch to be enacted.

Bankman-Fried on the hook in Texas, called to appear at Feb. hearing

The Texas Securities Board has asked the judge to consider leveling a cease-and-desist order, administrative fines, and forced refunds against SBF and FTX US.

Digital assets could add $40B a year to Aussie GDP: Tech Council report

A clear principles-based regulatory approach to the digital assets sector could be a huge benefit to the Australian economy according to the report.

US lawmaker questions major crypto exchanges on consumer protection amid FTX collapse

Binance, Coinbase, Bitfinex, Gemini, Kraken and KuCoin were targets of one senator's probe into protections the firms had in place if a failure similar to FTX's occurred again.

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