Paraguayan lawmakers have deliberated for a year on a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework that includes considerations for businesses and traders.
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The regulatory implications of India’s crypto transactions tax
India’s introduction of new crypto taxes had a negative impact on overall trading, forcing entrepreneurs to move to friendlier jurisdictions.
Burdensome but not a threat: How new EU law can affect stablecoins
Apart from the stringent requirements for stablecoin issuers, there are other areas of concern in the upcoming EU regulation.
How blockchain technology is used to save the environment
It’s hard to overestimate the role blockchain technology will play in achieving more sustainability and lessening the climate crisis.
Andorra green lights Bitcoin and Blockchain with Digital Assets Act
An analysis of Andorra’s Digital Assets Act and the potential confusion surrounding Bitcoin, blockchain and crypto according to crypto business owners.
Rethinking approaches to regulation of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Turning away from voluntary, fragmented utilization of innovations and decentralized technologies will result in changing approaches to their regulation.
MiCA and ToFR: The EU moves to regulate the crypto-asset market
The EU crypto regulation: With the main topics approved, who is affected and what are the possible impacts on the crypto industry?
SEC commissioner Allison Lee departs, readying financial regulator for Jaime Lizárraga
The U.S. Senate has already confirmed the nomination of Allison Lee's replacement, Jaime Lizárraga, to work at the SEC for a term ending in 2027.
US lawmakers ask about EPA, DOE monitoring of crypto mining emissions, energy consumption
U.S. legislators suspect cryptomining is “problematic” for energy use and emissions, while Paraguay is ready to give the crypto industry, including miners, incentives.
Finance Redefined: DeFi market fell off the cliff in Q2, but there’s hope
Analytical data reveals that DeFi’s total value locked registered a minor dip from the past week, falling to a value of $56.45 billion.
56% of banks say DLT and crypto are 'not a priority' in near future — Fed survey
Many respondents from major banks said the technology would likely be unimportant for liquidity management practices until 2027.
Vladimir Putin signs bill banning digital assets as payments into law
Russia’s Parliament is also considering two other bills related to digital assets: regulating miners’ activities, and requirements for firms handling crypto transactions.
Germany and the US share the top spot in the global crypto rankings: report
The U.S. climb the rankings to join Germany at the summit as progressive regulations and institutional adoption drive cryptocurrency use in both countries.
Aussie FPA supports 'crypto rule book' and regulation of exchanges
Swyftx co-CEO Ryan Parsons echoed the calls from the FPA, noting that “Our preference is for crypto platforms to operate within the existing financial services licensing framework.”
Crypto markets need to hit ‘total panic’ before revival: Kevin O’Leary
The millionaire investor thinks that the market bottom will be marked by “total panic,” at which point weak companies with “idiot managers” will be weeded out and the industry can continue to grow.
CFTC labels 34 crypto and forex firms as unregistered foreign entities
"Customers engaged in transactions with these entities may not receive the benefit of the customer protections, safeguards, and guardrails,” said CFTC commissioner Kristin Johnson.
UK financial watchdog exec hints at importance of international collaboration on crypto regulation
“In the past, innovative firms would have been pleading for less regulation — now they understand and appreciate that rules are there to help provide certainty," said Nikhil Rathi.