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India to Clarify on Its Cryptocurrency Policy by September

July 25, 2024

India aims to explain its policy stance on cryptocurrencies before September, a top government official has said. The Indian government was expected to make changes to its highly unfriendly tax regime for crypto investors in its annual budget presented Tuesday. But the budget made

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Russia to Test Cryptocurrency for International Transactions, Effective September 2024

August 27, 2024

Russia is set to begin trials in adopting cryptocurrency for international transactions starting September 1, 2024. This signifies Russia’s efforts to operate independently without any Western sanctions. This move marks a turnaround in Russia’s anti-crypto stance, and it will likely bring about a lot of ease in payments, streamlining transactions for cross-border trade. The National

August 8, 2024

India Not Considering Legislation to Regulate Cryptocurrencies, Says Government

The Indian government has made it clear in a recent reply to

September 23, 2024

India’s Enhanced AML/CFT Framework Gets Praise from FATF

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), along with the Asia/Pacific Group on

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CFTC and SEC Launch Crypto Sprint — New Rules Could Shake Up DeFi

Summary: What is the goal of the CFTC and SEC’s new crypto sprint? The crypto sprint aims to speed up the creation

August 4, 2025

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UK Introduces Bill Recognizing Digital Assets as Personal Property

The United Kingdom has introduced a new bill that recognizes crypto and other digital assets as personal property, according to a press

September 12, 2024

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Australian Federal Court Rules in Favor of ASIC in Case Against Kraken’s Margin Trading Practices

An Australian Federal Court has issued its ruling on a lawsuit filed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) against Bit

September 9, 2024

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Russia to Channel Surplus Energy to Legal Crypto Miners Under New Rules

The Russian Ministry of Energy is considering allocating surplus electricity capacity to legal miners at regulated rates. Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev revealed

September 6, 2024