Regulation

uk.-tax-authorities-freeze-capital-gains-tax-signaling-short-term-victory-for-crypto-investors
Posted by | March 4, 2021
U.K. tax authorities freeze capital gains tax signaling short term victory for crypto investors

U.K. crypto investors braced themselves for significant changes in the treatment of Capital Gains Tax (CGT). But these fears were ill-founded as Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his budget just after...

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another-billionaire-moves-into-crypto,-but-new-york-regulators-sound-alarm
Posted by | March 2, 2021
Another billionaire moves into crypto, but New York regulators sound alarm

Separate instances this morning saw a billionaire embrace the crypto sector and a regulator move away from it.To read the rest of this article, join CryptoSlate Edge. Have an account?...

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blockchain-bites:-bitcoin-volatility-hasn’t-shaken-out-institutions
Posted by | February 16, 2021
Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin Volatility Hasn’t Shaken Out Institutions

Bitcoin set a new high above $50,000 after erratic trading earlier this week, though options markets are not anticipating a drawdown anytime soon.(Vincent van Zalinge/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)Feb 16, 2021...

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thailand’s-securities-regulator-eyes-qualifications-for-new-crypto-investors
Posted by | February 15, 2021
Thailand’s Securities Regulator Eyes Qualifications for New Crypto Investors

The regulator believes new cryptocurrency investors should have a certain level of trading experience and financial reserves to start crypto trading.Feb 15, 2021 at 1:37 p.m. UTCThailand’s Securities Regulator Eyes...

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reddit,-robinhood,-citadel-ceos-to-testify-at-gamestop-hearing
Posted by | February 15, 2021
Reddit, Robinhood, Citadel CEOs to Testify at GameStop Hearing

The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services hearing will investigate issues around the recent trading surge for shares of GameStop and other companies.Feb 15, 2021 at 12:39 p.m. UTCUpdated Feb...

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australia’s-blockchain-ecosystem-needs-more-support-from-regulators,-says-industry-body
Posted by | February 15, 2021
Australia’s Blockchain Ecosystem Needs More Support From Regulators, Says Industry Body

Blockchain Australia CEO Steve Vallas believes the country is "well placed" when it comes to blockchain, but a bigger conversation is needed with financial regulators.(Oksana.perkins/Shutterstock)Feb 15, 2021 at 4:42 p.m....

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nigeria’s-senate-summons-central-bank-chief-to-explain-crypto-ban
Posted by | February 11, 2021
Nigeria’s Senate Summons Central Bank Chief to Explain Crypto Ban

The Nigerian Senate wants Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele and chief securities regulator Lamido Yuguda to testify about cryptocurrencies. (Shutterstock)Feb 11, 2021 at 11:04 p.m. UTCNigeria’s Senate Summons Central Bank...

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germany’s-blockchain-initiative:-how-adoption-became-a-reality-in-2020
Posted by | February 4, 2021
Germany’s blockchain initiative: How adoption became a reality in 2020

Germany has a very diverse, active blockchain ecosystem of companies and enthusiasts, especially in the city of Berlin. And an important step in the development of this ecosystem has been...

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us.-treasury-secretary-nominee-janet-yellen-acknowledges-potential-benefits-of-crypto
Posted by | January 22, 2021
U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen acknowledges potential benefits of crypto

Janet Yellen, who was recently nominated by US President Joe Biden for the post of Treasury Secretary, said that it is “important to consider the benefits of cryptocurrencies,” according to...

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former-ripple-advisor-to-become-us-‘comptroller-of-the-currency’-under-joe-biden
Posted by | January 21, 2021
Former Ripple advisor to become US ‘Comptroller of the Currency’ under Joe Biden

The new administration is said to be more crypto friendly than the outgoing Trump government. And now, even crypto players are joining in.Treasury to Ripple to ComptrollerFormer Ripple advisor and...

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