Hungary’s Central Bank Governor Calls for EU-Wide Ban on Cryptocurrency Trading and Mining – Bitcoin News
The governor of Hungary’s central bank has called for a ban on cryptocurrency trading and mining in the European Union....
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Canadian Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Encourage Crypto Sector Growth – Regulation Bitcoin News
A bill has been introduced in Canada to encourage the growth of the crypto sector. “Canada should be attracting billions...
Global Regulators ‘Going Full Steam’ on Crypto — Official Says ‘Current Structure Is No Longer Fit for the Purpose’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
Global regulators are “going full steam” on cryptocurrency regulation. “The current structure is no longer fit for the purpose with...
Russian Government Approves Plan to Regulate Cryptocurrency – Regulation Bitcoin News
The federal government in Moscow has adopted a concept for regulating the Russian crypto space as early as this month....
FDIC Makes Crypto Evaluation a Priority This Year Citing ‘Significant Safety and Financial System Risks’ – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has named the evaluation of crypto assets a priority this year. “The rapid...
Indian Government ‘Constantly Monitoring’ Crypto Sector, Says Finance Minister – Regulation Bitcoin News
India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has reportedly revealed that the government is “constantly monitoring” and “watching the crypto sector.” Referring...
China’s Digital Currency Could Subvert US Sanctions, Enhance Surveillance Capabilities – Regulation Bitcoin News
A U.S. senator has warned about China’s central bank digital currency. “Analysts have raised the eCNY’s potential to subvert U.S....
US Treasury Warns NFTs May Present New Illicit Finance Risks – Bitcoin News
The U.S. treasury department has warned that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) may present new illicit finance risks. According to industry estimates,...
US Lawmakers Introduce ‘Virtual Currency Tax Fairness Act’ to Boost Cryptocurrency Use for Payments – Regulation Bitcoin News
Several U.S. lawmakers have introduced the Virtual Currency Tax Fairness Act to strengthen “the legitimacy of cryptocurrency in our digital...
Belarus Moves to Allow Investment Funds to Acquire Crypto Assets – Regulation Bitcoin News
The crypto-friendly nation of Belarus is preparing to permit investment funds to put money into digital currencies. A proposal to...
New Proposal Could Give SEC Expansive Power to Regulate Crypto, Defi Platforms – Regulation Bitcoin News
A commissioner with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has voiced concerns regarding a new proposal that could give...
China Designates 15 National Pilot Zones and 164 Entities for Blockchain Projects – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Chinese government has established 15 pilot zones and 164 entities for blockchain projects. “Projects will be carried out in...
India Announces Upcoming Launch of Central Bank Digital Currency, Digital Rupee, to Be Issued by RBI – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Indian government has announced the upcoming launch of the country’s central bank digital currency. The digital rupee will be...
US Federal Trade Commission Warns About Cryptocurrency Scams Using Social Media – Regulation Bitcoin News
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned about social media being used in cryptocurrency investment scams. “Social media is...
Crypto Ban in Russia Can Have Opposite Effect, Medvedev Warns as Opposition Mounts Against Proposal – Regulation Bitcoin News
Dmitry Medvedev, former president and prime minister of Russia, has voiced his concerns over Bank of Russia’s initiative to ban...
Russian Government Drafts Roadmap to Regulate, Not Ban Crypto, Report Unveils – Regulation Bitcoin News
A roadmap on cryptocurrencies has been prepared by a number of ministries, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement agencies, Russian media...
Nigerian Users Tell Binance ‘Stop Scamming’ — Exchange Platform Rejects Accusation – Regulation Bitcoin News
Some disgruntled Nigerian users of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance have launched a campaign to boycott the platform, which they accuse...
Turkey’s President Erdogan Instructs Ruling Party to Study Cryptocurrency, Metaverse – Regulation Bitcoin News
The president of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has reportedly instructed the country’s ruling party to conduct a study on cryptocurrency...
Thailand Announces Cryptocurrency Will Be Regulated as Means of Payment – Regulation Bitcoin News
Thailand has announced that cryptocurrency will be regulated as a means of payment for goods and services “to avert potential...
Indonesia’s Regulator Prohibits Financial Firms From Facilitating Crypto Trading – Regulation Bitcoin News
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has prohibited financial firms from using, marketing, and/or facilitating crypto trading. The financial regulator also...
Myanmar Military Government Proposes to Jail Digital Currency and VPN Users – Regulation Bitcoin News
Myanmar’s military-ruled government is proposing to enact laws that will see users of virtual private networks (VPN) and digital currencies...
Russia May Allow Crypto Mining and Gold-Backed Stablecoins, Lawmaker Says – Regulation Bitcoin News
Russia can legalize cryptocurrency mining and stablecoins backed by gold under government control, a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament...
