UK Introduces Bill to Clarify Crypto's Legal Status
[Sep 11 4:26 PM] The Labour government said the bill will give owners of bitcoin and other digital assets greater legal protection.
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Lawmaker Criticizes Biden-Harris Administration’s Approach to Defi Regulation
[Sep 10 11:30 PM] House Financial Services Subcommittee Chairman French Hill emphasized the need to understand decentralized finance technologies during a hearing. He criticized the Biden administration’s regulatory approach and urged Congress to keep…
What the California AI ‘killswitch’ bill means for decentralized AI
[Aug 31 1:00 PM] The AI industry is split over new legislation in California that would implement a sort of emergency stop in AI systems.
A U.S. Crypto Bill's 2024 Chances
[Aug 31 12:30 AM] Earlier this month, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told the audience at a "Crypto4Harris" virtual event that he hoped to shepherd crypto legislation through Congress and have President Joe Biden sign the bill into law by the end of…
New Zealand to Put OECD Crypto Tax Framework in Place by April 2026
[Aug 27 2:32 PM] New Zealand-based crypto-asset service providers will have to collect information on users' transactions starting April 1, 2026.
Nigeria Planning to Present Law to Tax Crypto by September: Report
[Aug 19 12:19 PM] Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) plans to bring a bill for taxing the crypto industry to parliament by September, news outlet Punch Nigeria reported on Saturday.
Senate Majority Leader: Bipartisan Crypto Legislation Could Pass in 2024
California AI bill aimed at preventing disasters draws ire from Silicon Valley
[Aug 15 6:31 AM] Crypto VC giant a16z claims the AI legislation will “burden startups because of its arbitrary and shifting thresholds.”
Crypto could get boost from younger, tech-savvy Harris administration
[Aug 14 1:30 PM] A Harris administration could be younger and more pragmatic and bring “a fresh perspective toward crypto,” some believe.
Putin Signs Law to Regulate Crypto Mining in Russia
[Aug 10 10:30 PM] Russian President Vladimir Putin has enacted legislation to formally regulate the cryptocurrency mining sector in Russia, with the law set to take effect in November. This legislation establishes a regulated framework for mining operations…
French Regulator Begins Accepting Crypto Service Provider Applications Ahead of MiCA Regulation
[Aug 6 1:30 AM] The French financial regulatory authority has begun accepting applications for authorization as a crypto asset service provider under the European Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation, ahead of its implementation in December 2024. This…
New Senate Bill Empowers US Secret Service to Combat Digital Asset Cybercrimes
[Aug 5 12:30 AM] U.S. senators have introduced legislation to empower the Secret Service to combat cybercrimes involving digital assets. This legislation addresses the growing use of cryptocurrencies for illicit activities and mandates the Government Accountability…
The Bahamas 'Dares' Again 1.5 Years After FTX Collapse, Brings in New Crypto Law
[Jul 31 12:36 PM] The Bahamas, where bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX was headquartered, has seen a new crypto law passed in parliament, The Securities Commission of The Bahamas announced on Tuesday.
Coinbase Concerned About 'Ongoing Regulation by Enforcement' in Australia, Despite 'Healthy' Regulator Talks
[Jul 31 12:04 PM] Coinbase (COIN) is concerned about “ongoing regulation through enforcement” which is not “helpful to the overall direction of the industry” in Australia ahead of expected draft legislation, senior executives of the cryptocurrency exchange told…
England’s Law Commission proposes new property category for crypto assets
[Jul 31 8:56 AM] The Law Commission’s final report advocates for legal reforms to better protect the unique features of digital assets.
Trump's Talk of Bitcoin Reserve for the U.S. Leaves Industry Waiting for More Details
[Jul 29 8:17 PM] Former President Donald Trump, a sitting U.S. senator and some of the biggest names in bitcoin {{BTC}} investing all seem to agree that the U.S. should begin building a reserve of the most prominent crypto token. But concrete details are few, and…
India to Release Its Crypto Policy Stance by September After Stakeholder Consultations: Report
[Jul 25 1:29 AM] India plans to put out a discussion paper outlining its policy stance on cryptocurrencies before September, according to Indian news outlet Moneycontrol citing an interview with Senior Finance Ministry Official Ajay Seth.
U.S. House Passes Crypto Illicit Finance Bill That's Likely to be Rebuffed in Senate
[Jul 22 3:52 PM] The U.S. House of Representatives has approved another piece of cryptocurrency legislation with a routine voice vote, though the bill to set up a government working group to assess how to keep bad actors from using digital assets isn't likely to…
Arthur Hayes on Bitcoin’s Political Clout: Can Crypto Voters Influence the 2024 Election?
[Jul 12 11:21 AM] Arthur Hayes, co-founder of Bitmex, argues that the upcoming U.S. presidential election presents a unique opportunity for crypto advocates to leverage their voting power. With both major political parties vying for a narrow margin of swing voters…
Senate Committee Discusses Strong Federal Oversight of Crypto Markets
[Jul 10 6:31 PM] The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing on Wednesday where Chairwoman Senator Debbie Stabenow stressed the urgent need for robust regulation in the crypto market. The discussion focused on investor protection…
As the U.S. Commodities Regulator Urges Fast Crypto Action, Senators Still Scrambling
[Jul 10 10:16 AM] While Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) said that her latest legislative proposal for overseeing the crypto markets is on the way to her panel's fellow members this week, the committee's top Republican said his…
North Carolina's CBDC ban bill vetoed by governor
[Jul 6 10:16 PM] Governor Roy Cooper was slammed for not putting "partisan politics aside” to support a law that would benefit all North Carolina residents.
From Louisiana to New Hampshire, crypto advocates are winning
[Jul 3 4:59 PM] It might come as a surprise if you only follow Congress, but a raft of state measures have shown legislators moving in the right direction on crypto.
US Lawmaker Pushes Bill to Allow Bitcoin Payments for Federal Income Taxes, Citing El Salvador’s Success
[Jun 26 2:30 PM] U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz has introduced a bill to allow federal income taxes to be paid with bitcoin. Inspired by El Salvador’s success with the cryptocurrency, the lawmaker believes this move will modernize the U.S. tax system, promote…
Senate Bill Could Open Crypto to U.S. Sanctions, but Industry Trying to Head It Off
[Jun 10 10:11 AM] A piece of legislation with heavy implications for the digital assets sector made it through the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence's funding package recently without most in the industry – and many in Congress – apparently aware of it, but…
Implementing FIT21 could be a ‘slow, slow process’ — CFTC Commissioner
[May 30 1:50 PM] Summer Mersinger anticipates extensive coordination and potential delays in the implementation of FIT21 across U.S. regulatory agencies if it is enacted.
U.S. Lawmaker at Center of Crypto Negotiation Predicts Digital Assets Law by Next Year
[May 29 4:55 PM] Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) vowed the crypto industry won't have long to wait to get U.S. regulations, now that the U.S. House of Representatives has shown the way.
Rep. Emmer says crypto is nonpartisan, opponents are ‘fading’
[May 29 2:39 PM] The House majority whip and crypto advocate thinks the FIT21 may pass in the current Congressional session.
U.S. House's Emmer Says Best Hope For Crypto Legislation Is Year-End Session
[May 29 11:56 AM] Despite the crypto industry's high-profile recent wins in Congress, major legislation faces a massive practical roadblock in the Senate, U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) acknowledged Wednesday, saying that chamber will want its own say in a big crypto…
Coinbase Seeks Immediate Appellate Review in SEC Lawsuit, Citing Recent Legislation
[May 25 8:34 AM] As Coinbase seeks an interlocutory appeal in its legal dispute with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recent legislative developments have highlighted a growing discord between U.S. Congress and the SEC over digital asset…