Tag: Cryptocurrency regulations
Japan’s Approach to Bitcoin Reserves: What You Need to Know
Japan's Approach to Bitcoin Reserves: A Closer LookThe Japanese government recently expressed caution regarding the inclusion of Bitcoin in its national reserves, highlighting the importance of stability and security in foreign exchange reserves. Cryptocurrencies...
Trump Appoints More Pro-Crypto Officials: The Protocol
Trump Appoints More Pro-Crypto Officials: The ProtocolIn a move that signals a clear shift in policy, President-elect Donald Trump has appointed key figures who are pro-crypto and tech-savvy to his administration, emphasizing the importance...
Hong Kong Grants Licenses to Four More Crypto Exchanges
Hong Kong Establishes Itself as a Global Crypto HubIn a significant move towards solidifying its position as a global crypto hub, Hong Kong has granted licenses to four more crypto exchanges. The Securities and...
Advising Trump on Crypto Policy: Michael Saylor’s Willingness
Michael Saylor's Willingness to Advise Trump on Crypto PolicyMicroStrategy Inc. co-founder and executive Chairman Michael Saylor recently made headlines by expressing his willingness to advise President-elect Donald Trump on cryptocurrency policy. During a recent...
Texas Man Sentenced to Two Years for Crypto Tax Evasion in Landmark Case
Texas Man Sentenced to Two Years for Crypto Tax Evasion in Landmark CaseFrank Richard Ahlgren III, an early Bitcoin investor from Austin, Texas, has been sentenced to two years in prison for tax evasion....
Tether Officially Accepted as Virtual Asset in Abu Dhabi Global Market
Tether Officially Accepted as Virtual Asset in Abu Dhabi Global MarketTether, a leading stablecoin issuer, has announced that its USD₮ services can now be offered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) by authorized...
Regulating Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash: Implications and Challenges
Regulating Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash: Implications and ChallengesCryptocurrency users who value privacy protections received a significant victory just before Thanksgiving. A three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit unanimously ruled against the Treasury Department’s Office...
Czech Republic Tax Exemption for Three-Year-Old Bitcoin
The Czech Republic Parliament Makes Historic Move to Exempt Bitcoin from Capital Gains TaxIn a groundbreaking decision, the Czech Republic Parliament has unanimously voted to pass a law that will exempt Bitcoin held for...
Navigating the Slow Resolution of Crypto Enforcement Shackles
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is facing challenges in resolving its legal issues with the crypto industry despite having a commission that is friendly towards the industry. Dropping existing cases would require a...
Crypto Regulation: SEC’s Gensler Urges Compliance with Securities Laws
Gary Gensler, the chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recently emphasized the importance of the crypto industry adhering to existing federal regulations. During the Practicing Law Institute’s 56th Annual Institute on...
