Russia’s Chamber of Commerce has recommended to the government that it should legalize crypto mining and recognize it as a business. Russian media outlets reported that the Head of the Russian Chamber …
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Global regulations for stablecoins can help catalyze crypto adoption. Why?
With the rapid rise of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, stablecoins — cryptocurrencies that aim to maintain a stable value relative to another asset or pool of assets — have come under increasing heat …
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Switzerland’s FINMA to approve its first cryptocurrency investment fund
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has greenlighted the Crypto Market Index Fund to be the first cryptocurrency-oriented investment vehicle operating within the country with the proper licensing. According …
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An independent lawmaker in Panama introduces proposed crypto regulation law
An independent lawmaker in Panama has introduced a bill to the country’s National Assembly that if approved will regulate crypto assets and promote blockchain adoption. The proposed law aims to …
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Ether EFT to get approval from Brazilian securities regulator
The Brazilian Securities Regulator, Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM) gives approval for an Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF). The holding company of QR Asset Management, QR Capital, announced the approval. Brazil’s …
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French financial authority to publish potential crypto regulation proposals
France’s stock market regulator, the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), has put forward new proposals that could result in more oversight authority for the crypto market. The organization published a notice on …
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Germany to allow crypto investments with institutional funds
Up to one-fifth of funds targeted at institutional investors can now be allocated toward cryptocurrencies. German regulators still advise caution to asset managers when dealing with crypto and such volatile …
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Kazakhstan to tax crypto mining starting from 2022
The Kazakhstan government has imposed a new law that will see cryptocurrency mining taxed. The government published an official notice saying that the head of state had signed the law into effect …
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Two US senators wish to strengthen crypto regulations
Two U.S. Senators, Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Mark Warner (D-VA), have weighed in on cryptocurrency’s role in ransomware on the latest episode of “Meet the Press,” calling for strengthening regulations. Warner says …
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India is Planning to Criminalize Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies
After temporarily breaking the ice on bitcoin regulations, the Indian government is doubling down its efforts to restrain cryptocurrency use. A new bill on the way could place cryptocurrency holders …
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