The South Korean Government is Cautiously Watching the Rising Cryptocurrency Market
As written about on KBS World Radio, the South Korean Government is starting to keep an eye on crypto again. This is likely due...
The State of Montana Recognizes Utility Tokens and Exempts Them From Certain Securities Laws
The State of Montana passed a landmark Bill (HOUSE BILL NO. 584) titled "AN ACT RELATING TO CRYPTOCURRENCY” which exempts Utility Token transactions from certain...
Japan Tightens Grip on Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The Japanese authorities are getting ready for anti-money laundering (AML) inspections. Local cryptocurrency exchanges will receive special scrutiny.
The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) does not...
Suspension Of Crypto Legislation in Russia, FATF Ruling Blamed
Due to the requirement from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on money laundering, Russia postponed the adoption of crypto legislation, the news was...
Circle Lays off 10 percent of its Staff cites Market Regulatory Concerns
The company's spokesperson confirmed the news, he told Coindesk that the changes were made as a result of recent market conditions. He pointed out...
Bitcoin is Liable for Capital Gains Tax according to an Israeli Court
The Central District Court agreed with the Israeli Tax Authority on the matter that Bitcoin is an asset and not a currency, thus liable...
Laos Sends An Unfriendly Reminder to Crypto Enthusiasts
Last year, Laos banned cryptocurrencies. Now, it has issued an unfriendly reminder to the public about it.
The Central Bank of Laos has once again shown...
The IRS has been working on a Crypto Tax Guide since 2014
Tom Emmer from the House of representatives requested files from the IRS that provided guidance to individuals who performed digital transactions. Luckily for Emmer,...
“The SEC Can Do What They Want” says Expert, Bitcoin ETF Decision Postponed
The United States Securities and the Exchange Commission is in information gathering mode with regards to a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund.
ETF expert and the managing...
The SEC Postpones VanEck Solid X Bitcoin ETF Decision, Again
Many cryptocurrency investors were excited to see if tomorrow's deadline for VanEck Solid X Bitcoin ETF would be either approved or rejected, however, the...