Crisis In Crypto: China’s Leading Blockchain Advocate Faces Investigation

Yao Qian, a prominent ‘pro-blockchain official’ in China, is under investigation by Chinese authorities for undisclosed “violations of law.” The Background Of Blockchain Advocacy And The Current Crackdown Qian, known for his pivotal role in developing China’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), has been a leading voice in the country’s blockchain initiative. Qian’s efforts were […] дальше »

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Russia pilots new system for tracing crypto-to-fiat links

Russia’s central bank and Rosfinmonitoring pilot a new system to trace connections between crypto transactions and fiat operations. The Bank of Russia alongside Rosfinmonitoring, the country’s main body for financial intelligence, is working on a platform to detect connections between… дальше »

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How a Conservative German Bank Offering Crypto Makes Sense

Germany is a relatively conservative financial market, and landesbank are among its most conservative institutions. So what is the country’s largest landesbank doing launching crypto services? Noelle Acheson explains. дальше »

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Indonesia and Australia sign agreement on crypto taxation

Indonesia and Australia’s tax officials signed an agreement in Jakarta on April 22 to establish a crypto information-sharing framework. This agreement, unveiled on April 23, aims to improve the identification of assets that may be taxed in either country. It… дальше »

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The Ever-Dwindling Chances for a Stablecoin Law

Last week, U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) introduced a joint bill addressing how stablecoins could be regulated in the country. It's the latest effort to try and get something done in the U.S. legislative front – but is it enough? дальше »

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Crypto.com delays South Korea launch amid regulatory hurdles

Crypto. com planned to launch its trading services in South Korea on April 29. The company had acquired OK-BIT and PnLink for regulatory compliance. Despite the temporary halt, the company remains committed to navigating challenges to eventually enter the country. дальше »

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Venezuela reportedly turns to USDT for oil export as US sanctions bite

Venezuela’s state-run oil company PDVSA is allegedly set to increase crypto usage in its crude and fuel exports as the U.S. strengthens oil sanctions against the country. Venezuela‘s PDVSA, the world’s fifth largest oil exporter, is turning to stablecoin Tether… дальше »

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Swiss Central Bank Urged to Add Bitcoin to Balance Sheet

A group of Bitcoin advocates in Switzerland are urging the country's central bank to add Bitcoin to its reserves. They aim to hold a referendum to amend the constitution to require Bitcoin reserves. дальше »

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Will Norway’s new regulations drive Bitcoin miners away?

How will Norway’s crackdown on crypto mining impact the global Bitcoin market and the country’s economy? Amid the recent completion of Bitcoin’s (BTC) fourth halving, which saw miner rewards halved to 3. дальше »

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Binance Exec's Wife Denies Report of Extradition to Nigeria

Nadeem Anjarwalla, who escaped Nigerian custody in March, could be extradited back to the country within the week, one local media outlet reported citing government sources. дальше »

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Crypto Giant Binance Pays Hefty $2M Fine To Reignite India Foothold – Details

Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, reportedly seeks to re-establish its presence in the Indian market after being banned by the country’s local government earlier this year. дальше »

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Chinese traders prosper despite crypto ban. Here is how they evade it

Chinese crypto traders thrive despite the country's strict measures against mining and digital currency transactions. дальше »

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UK to legislate ‘whole host’ of crypto activities starting in the summer

UK Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami said the country is working on legislation for crypto regulations permitting several activities. Speaking at the Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS) 2024 on April 15, Afolami emphasized the regulatory regime’s far-reaching nature and said the change would bring a “whole host” of crypto activities within regulatory bounds. дальше »

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UK to Issue New Crypto, Stablecoin Legislation by July, Minister Says

The country passed a landmark bill in June that laid the foundation for stablecoins and other crypto to be treated as regulated financial activities. дальше »

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Vietnam’s minister advocates for crypto regulations, not ban

The deputy director of the Economic and Civil Legislation Department in Vietnam, Cao Dang Vinh, has clarified that cryptocurrencies are not banned in the country, but there is a need for a comprehensive legal framework. дальше »

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First spot Ethereum ETFs approved as Hong Kong green lights crypto ETFs

Hong Kong has approved the launch of the first spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in the country, solidifying its position as a leading hub for cryptocurrency investments in Asia. Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has granted approvals to China Asset Management, Harvest Global, and Bosera and HashKey spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). […] дальше »

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South Africa Starts Issuing Crypto Licenses With Luno, Zignaly Among First Recipients

Regulators in the country have said they plan to authorize up to 60 digital asset firms by April. дальше »

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New Zealand Crypto Policy Should Support Industry, Minister for Commerce Says

The country's "wait and see" approach to regulating crypto could risk New Zealand missing out on the benefits of industry developments, a government inquiry found. дальше »

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Coinbase Says Canadian License Makes It Country's Biggest Registered Crypto Exchange

Coinbase's expansion into Canada has cleared the hurdle of a "restricted dealer" registration, the company said on Thursday, making it the biggest registered crypto exchange in that jurisdiction. дальше »

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Nigeria Court Adjourns Hearings for Binance, Execs' Tax Evasion Cases: Reports

The local tax watchdog last month filed charges in an Abuja court against Binance and the two executives who were detained in the country. дальше »

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Lithuania to establish strict licensing regime for crypto firms by 2025

Lithuania is set to impose strict licensing requirements on crypto firms by 2025, which will significantly reduce the number of companies able to operate in the country. Central bank board member Simonas Krepsta told Bloomberg on April 3 that the move aims to establish robust oversight for the industry as digital assets are increasingly integrated […] The post Lithuania to establish strict licensing regime for crypto firms by 2025 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Bitcoin Champion Max Keiser Blasts Argentinian President’s Crypto Stance

Argentina and El Salvador, both facing economic struggles, are taking vastly different approaches to cryptocurrency. While El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021, Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei, is taking a more measured route, prioritizing regulation and differentiation between the crypto and the broader cryptocurrency landscape. Bitcoin Distinction […] дальше »

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Indonesia: Crypto Products Required To Pass On Regulatory Sandbox After New Rule

Indonesia’s regulatory agency has issued a new rule that could potentially affect crypto assets in the country. According to local reports, firms must introduce their products to the Financial Services Authority (OJK)’s Regulatory Sandbox. дальше »

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Indonesia to get crypto regulatory overhaul

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) today announced some significant changes to its cryptocurrency regulation are coming. As of January 2025, cryptocurrencies will fall under a new regulator within the country – the OJK, as opposed to commodities and futures trading regulator, Bappebti. дальше »

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Nigerian Binance Executive Escapes Custody, Deepening Ongoing Feud

Arrested executive from Binance Nigeria escapes house arrest and flees the country. Rumors of a crackdown swirl in Africa’s largest Bitcoin hub. дальше »

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First Nation to Buy Bitcoin El Salvador Passes $400 Million in Holdings

El Salvador's pioneering embrace of Bitcoin as legal tender has paid off, with the country now holding over $400 million worth of Bitcoin. дальше »

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AMIDST P2P CLAMPDOWN, NIGERIA BITCOINERS EMPOWERS WOMEN WITH BITCOIN EDUCATION

Nigerian Bitcoiners continue pushing to expand the ecosystem in the midst of a crackdown on P2P trading platforms in the country. дальше »

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Binance Blocked by Philippines Securities Watchdog

The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission warned in November that the company was operating in the country without the necessary licenses. дальше »

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Spotlight on Asia’s billions-dollar crypto market in latest report

Recently, Chainanalysis released their ‘2023 cryptocurrency gains by country’ report, with some surprising findings. The data showed a cryptocurrency sector very much on the rebound in 2023, after a lean year for cryptos in 2022. дальше »

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Binance’s successor in Russia CommEx announces closure

Binance’s buyer in Russia, CommEx, has declared a phased shutdown of its services without providing a reason for the decision. CommEx, a crypto exchange, which took over Binance’s Russian business following the latter’s departure from the country, has announced plans… дальше »

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From Bytes To Bites: Iceland Prioritizes Food Over Crypto Mining

Iceland, the volcanic island nation famed for its stunning landscapes and clean energy production, is embarking on a new chapter. In a move that highlights a growing global trend, The country is shifting its focus from supporting the cryptocurrency mining industry towards bolstering domestic food production. дальше »

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Do Kwon’s Extradition to South Korea Postponed by Montenegrin Supreme Court

Montenegro’s Supreme Court placed a pause on Terra founder Do Kwon’s pending extradition from the Balkan country, issuing an order on Friday that overturns earlier decisions from two lower courts to extradite Kwon to his native South Korea. дальше »

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El Salvador Doubles Down on Bitcoin

The country is setting a precedent for others to follow, Moonwalker Capital Tatiana Koffman writes. дальше »

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DePIN-powered initiative aims to expand internet access in India

Wifi Dabba, a decentralized internet service provider, recently announced plans to expand internet connectivity in India by distributing over 100,000 devices across the country.  These devices, hosted on the Solana blockchain, are part of the DePIN project, which aims to… дальше »

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OKX To Cease Operations In This Asian Country, Urging Users To Liquidate Holdings By April 30

In a recent development, Seychelles-based firm OKX, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has announced the shutdown of its services in India.   According to recent reports, the decision comes in response to regulatory hurdles faced by the exchange in the country. дальше »

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Estonia passes legislation to regulate crypto service providers

The government of Estonia has enacted a bill that introduces stringent legal requirements for digital assets service providers, local media reported on March 21. The legislation — approved on March 20 — is part of the country’s efforts to regulate the crypto industry and enhance its reliability. дальше »

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Montenegro To Extradite Terra Creator Do Kwon To South Korea… This Time It’s For Real

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North Korea: Crypto-hacks fuel 50% of country's foreign funds, claims report

Crypto hacks reportedly accounted for 40% of North Korea’s weapons program.  North Korean actors like Lazarus Group prefer laundering through “mixers.” According to South Korea-based The post North Korea: Crypto-hacks fuel 50% of country's foreign funds, claims report appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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OKX halts services in India, asks users to withdraw funds

OKX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the termination of its services for users in India. The decision follows regulatory pressures and the removal of its app from major app stores in the country. дальше »

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Kenya and US crypto groups unite in demand for release of detained Binance execs in Nigeria

Notable pro-crypto pressure groups in Kenya and the United States have demanded the release of Binance executives held by the Nigerian government since Feb. 26. Last month, two Binance executives—Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla—traveled to Nigeria to address the ongoing issues surrounding the exchange’s operations in the African country. дальше »

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Nigeria intensifies probe into Binance with court-ordered data disclosure

A Federal High Court in Nigeria has ordered Binance to provide detailed information on all its Nigerian users to the country’s foremost anti-corruption agency — the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). дальше »

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Where Is Nayib Bukele Actually Storing El Salvador's Bitcoin?

Last week, the sats stacking president of the "Land of Many Volcanoes" announced he was moving the country's thousands of BTC into a bitcoin "piggy bank." дальше »

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Nigeria's SEC Proposes 400% Increase to Crypto Firm Registration Fees

The regulator proposed increases to all supervision fees as the country cracks down on the crypto industry. дальше »

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Indonesia’s Crypto Market Booms as Transactions Hit $1.92B in February

The country's registered crypto investors also surged to 19 million users last month. дальше »

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El Salvador to Continue Buying Bitcoin Until it Becomes ‘Unaffordable’

Nayib Bukele, the President of El Salvador, vowed that the country would continue buying Bitcoin until it becomes unaffordable with fiat. The post El Salvador to Continue Buying Bitcoin Until it Becomes ‘Unaffordable’ appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Is Another Country Besides El Salvador Buying Bitcoin?

A Bitcoin buying spree by an unknown address has not only piqued the interest of the crypto community but also sparked speculation that a sovereign state nation other than El Salvador might be accumulating the coin. дальше »

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CryptoQuant: US government holds 210k Bitcoins with $14.4b unrealized profit

The U.S. government's holdings of 210,392 Bitcoin worth $14.4 billion make the country one of the largest holders of the coin. дальше »

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El Salvador receives Bitcoin donation after revealing on-chain address

El Salvador received Bitcoin donations after President Nayib Bukele shared the Central American country’s digital wallet address with the public. In a March 14 post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Bukele revealed that the country transferred “a big chunk of our Bitcoin to a cold wallet and stored that cold wallet in a […] The post El Salvador receives Bitcoin donation after revealing on-chain address appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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El Salvador transfers Bitcoin (BTC) worth over $400M to a cold wallet

Salvadorian president Nayib Bukele announced that the country moved a substantial amount of its Bitcoin (BTC) to a cold wallet. Meanwhile, the “big chunk” of their Bitcoin balance on the cold wallet represents El Salvador’s first BTC piggy bank. дальше »

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First EU Country Implements QANplatform’s Quantum-Resistant Technology

Zug, Switzerland, March 14th, 2024, Chainwire QANplatform has announced that its quantum-resistant technology is being used for the first time by an EU country in the public sector. QANplatform’s technology protects government-owned cybersecurity infrastructure against quantum computing attacks. дальше »

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