Crypto Policies

India’s Crypto Businesses Welcome Government’s Offer to Bring Clarity to Tax Regime, Regulations

July 26, 2024

The Indian crypto business community has welcomed the promise from a top finance ministry official to bring clarity to the current crypto tax regime by September. A top crypto business association called it an important step in bringing regulatory certainty for the digital asset

Policy·Regulation

India’s Unchanged Crypto Tax Rules in 2024-2025 Budget Spark Outrage Online

July 23, 2024

India’s latest budget announcement created fury among the crypto clan, majorly because the controversial tax regime for cryptocurrencies remained unaltered. Despite consistent pleading from the community the 2024-2025 Budget upheld the existing rules, causing furore and disappointment among the crypto space on social media platforms. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the full Budget 2024-2025 on

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

September 23, 2024

30 Million Pesos Seized in Argentina Crypto Smuggling Crackdown

A massive operation involving raids in Mar del Plata and Bahía Blanca

Policy·Regulation·Road 2 Crypto

UK’s FCA Defends Strict Crypto Regulations to Combat Money Laundering and Crime

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the UK has defended its rigorous approach to cryptocurrency regulation, emphasizing that its strict standards are

October 22, 2024

Bitcoin·Road 2 Crypto

Bitcoin Mining Expansion: Buryatia’s Bold Energy Upgrade to Enhance Regional Capacity

In a significant boost for the Russian Bitcoin mining hotspot of Buryatia, plans are underway for a major energy upgrade, with a

October 14, 2024

Policy·Regulation·Road 2 Crypto

Taiwan FSC Tightens AML Rules and Expands Access for Crypto Investors

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has introduced new rules to tighten anti-money laundering (AML) measures in the crypto sector. The FSC has

October 4, 2024

Bitcoin·Road 2 Crypto·Technology

Ro Khanna Champions Bitcoin’s Role in US Financial Strategy

Democratic representative Ro Khanna has emerged as a vocal advocate in solidifying Bitcoin’s place in America’s financial strategy. According to analytics platform

October 3, 2024

Road 2 Crypto

Crypto Voters May Influence US Politics – Study

Cryptocurrency is no longer just a digital asset. It’s rapidly becoming a political force reshaping how Americans engage with the democratic process.

October 3, 2024

Bitcoin·Policy·Road 2 Crypto

Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings with $7 Million Buy

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet announced Tuesday its acquisition of an additional 107.9 Bitcoin, valued at 1 billion yen ($7 million). This latest

October 1, 2024

Bitcoin·Community·Regulation·Road 2 Crypto·Security

Robinhood Settles $3.9M for Crypto Withdrawal Restrictions and Misleading Practices

Robinhood Crypto LLC, the online crypto trading platform, has agreed to pay $3.9 million as settlement after being accused of misrepresenting certain

September 5, 2024

Policy·Regulation·Road 2 Crypto

French Regulator Accepts Crypto Service Provider Applications Ahead of MiCA Regulation

France’s financial markets regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), has begun accepting applications from cryptocurrency service providers while preparing for the

August 6, 2024