# Regulation News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation?page=101 Page 101 of 123. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [Stablecoins could undermine local currency, according to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9595) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-04-29T08:54:13.000Z Updated: 2022-04-29T08:54:13.000Z The HKMA warned stablecoins could enable easier capital flight in a financial crisis undermining a central bank’s control over the economy or undermine payment integrity due to financial or operational failures. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9595.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9595.json) ## [Cuba to start requiring crypto licenses for VASPs next month](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9593) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-04-28T05:04:15.000Z Updated: 2022-04-28T05:04:15.000Z The license for crypto service providers will be valid for a year and will be granted to both national and foreign firms and individuals. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9593.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9593.json) ## [Brazil’s Bitcoin bill gets approval from Senate](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9591) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-04-27T08:14:08.000Z Updated: 2022-04-27T08:14:08.000Z The Bitcoin bill was first proposed in 2015 by Federal Deputy Aureo Ribeiro. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9591.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9591.json) ## [Crypto exchange Kraken is set to become the first platform to offer direct trading in UAE dirhams against Bitcoin, Ether and other digital assets](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/9589) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-04-26T08:40:57.000Z Updated: 2022-04-26T08:40:57.000Z The Middle East is one of the fastest-growing crypto markets in the world and now accounts for up to 7 percent of global trading volumes. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/9589.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/9589.json) ## [Ireland to ban crypto donations to political parties](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9583) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-04-20T08:02:10.000Z Updated: 2022-04-20T08:02:10.000Z Minister Darragh O’Brien is proposing to amend a 2022 Electoral Reform Bill to include a ban on crypto donations to political parties citing fears of Russian interference in Ireland’s elections. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9583.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9583.json) ## [$25M in Bitcoin seized after German authorities shut down the world’s largest Darknet market](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9574) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-04-06T11:46:15.000Z Updated: 2022-04-06T11:46:15.000Z The Hydra Market has probably the highest turnover among illegal marketplaces worldwide with sales of at least €1.23 billion ($1.35 billion) in 2020 alone. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9574.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9574.json) ## [30% crypto tax takes effect on April 1st with the approval of the Indian Finance Bill 2022](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9569) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-03-31T17:40:24.000Z Updated: 2022-03-31T17:40:24.000Z Aside from the high tax rate for crypto, many investors are discouraged by the inability to offset losses against profits in crypto trading. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9569.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9569.json) ## [Austin to conduct a study on accepting Bitcoin and other cryptos for tax payments](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9561) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-03-29T12:35:30.000Z Updated: 2022-03-29T12:35:30.000Z The fact-funding study will explore other issues associated with the use of cryptos such as financial stability, consumer benefits and risks, financial stability, security concerns, and environmental impact. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9561.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9561.json) ## [Bitcoin, other cryptos will no longer be accepted as payments in Thailand starting April](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9552) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-03-24T10:52:26.000Z Updated: 2022-03-24T10:52:26.000Z Thailand's SEC clarified that it will only ban crypto’s use in payments but the trading of crypto and other digital assets are still allowed. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9552.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9552.json) ## [Malaysian official supports the legalization of crypto and NFTs](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9550) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-03-22T11:42:31.000Z Updated: 2022-03-22T11:42:31.000Z The Communications Deputy Minister is calling for the legalization of crypto for certain transactions as he believed in the importance of the crypto industry, describing it as the “business and financial program of th… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9550.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9550.json) ## [El Salvador companies slowly adopting Bitcoin’s use with 14% of businesses having transacted in BTC](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9549) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-03-21T14:01:17.000Z Updated: 2022-03-21T14:01:17.000Z The Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce conducted a survey between January 15 and February 9 this year involving 337 companies to gauge Bitcoin usage among businesses. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9549.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9549.json) ## [Crypto bull market could start this year, says Bitwise’s Matt Hougan](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/9547) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-03-17T12:31:49.000Z Updated: 2022-03-17T12:31:49.000Z Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan believes that the executive order on crypto could set the stage for the next bull market. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/9547.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/9547.json) ## [Japan orders crypto exchanges to comply with sanctions against Russia or face penalties](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/9545) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-03-16T09:59:09.000Z Updated: 2022-03-16T09:59:09.000Z Japan’s Ministry of Finance and the FSA jointly announced penalties on crypto platforms that fail to comply with sanctions against Russia, which could include a fine of up to a million yen and jail time for their exec… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/9545.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/9545.json) ## [Crypto included in EU’s sanctions against Russia and Belarus](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9539) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-03-10T15:49:07.000Z Updated: 2022-03-10T15:49:07.000Z The EU’s amendments to adopt further targeted sanctions and clarified cryptocurrency’s inclusion are meant to address concerns that Russia might use crypto for evading sanctions. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9539.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9539.json) ## [Biden signs executive order on crypto calling for a coordinated approach to digital asset policy](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9537) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-03-10T09:31:09.000Z Updated: 2022-03-10T09:31:09.000Z The long-awaited directive is the first-of-its-kind that exclusively focused on the growing digital asset sector amidst growing concerns of the lack of regulatory clarity in the industry, which ballooned to more than … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9537.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9537.json) ## [Virginia Senate approves bill allowing banks to offer crypto custody services](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9532) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-03-07T13:26:39.000Z Updated: 2022-03-07T13:26:39.000Z House Bill No 263, which was submitted by Delegate Christopher T. Head in January 2022, sought to amend the Code of Virginia to allow eligible banks to offer crypto custody services. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9532.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9532.json) ## [Ukrainians turning to crypto as central bank restricts electronic money](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/9524) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-02-28T06:58:01.000Z Updated: 2022-02-28T06:58:01.000Z With the restrictions in place, Ukrainians are turning to crypto such as the USDT stablecoin while Bitcoin is the crypto of choice for those who want to donate funds for the Ukrainian military. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/9524.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/9524.json) ## [Mining of Bitcoin, Ether, and other energy-intensive cryptos could face restrictions in the EU](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/9521) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-02-27T07:37:41.000Z Updated: 2022-02-27T07:37:41.000Z As the call to impose a bloc-wide ban on crypto mining gained momentum, crypto advocates expressed their concern that regulators might be rushing into a ban when regulations would have sufficed. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/9521.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/9521.json) ## [EU planning to place crypto firms under the AML authority’s oversight](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/9520) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-02-26T13:46:27.000Z Updated: 2022-02-26T13:46:27.000Z An EU diplomat said that the plan to include crypto firms under the AML watchdog’s oversight is aimed at providing more explicit coverage of crypto transactions. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/9520.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/9520.json) ## [Most of the Bitcoin from crypto wallets connected to the Canadian protests has been transferred](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/9510) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-02-23T07:05:13.000Z Updated: 2022-02-23T07:05:13.000Z The combined remaining crypto balance of the identified addresses is only around 6 BTC. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/9510.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/9510.json) ## [Italy announces new rules for crypto firms](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9507) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-02-21T14:26:16.000Z Updated: 2022-02-21T14:26:16.000Z The rules outlined registration and reporting requirements for virtual asset service providers (VASP) that are aligned with the European Union’s fifth AML directive and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) guideline… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9507.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9507.json) ## [Fed bans its top officials from crypto trading](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9506) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-02-21T11:14:23.000Z Updated: 2022-02-21T11:14:23.000Z The rules are aimed at preventing a repeat of last year’s ethics scandal where officials actively made trades, often ahead of key policy decisions. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9506.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9506.json) ## [Colorado to accept Bitcoin and Ethereum for taxes and other payments](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9505) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-02-21T06:46:00.000Z Updated: 2022-02-21T06:46:00.000Z Governor Jared Polis said that Colorado plans to accept Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and other cryptos for taxes and other payments by summer. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9505.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9505.json) ## [India’s Finance Minister says RBI agreeable to new crypto rules but bank official wants to impose a crypto ban](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9499) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-02-16T05:46:32.000Z Updated: 2022-02-16T05:46:32.000Z RBI's deputy governor T Rabi Sankar expressed his preference for imposing a ban on cryptocurrencies. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9499.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9499.json) ## [Crypto regulation could generate up to $13B in tax for Russia](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9494) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-02-10T16:16:38.000Z Updated: 2022-02-10T16:16:38.000Z Instead of banning crypto trading and mining, Russia is opting to regulate the industry. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9494.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9494.json) ## [US seizes $3.6B in Bitcoin linked to the 2016 hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9493) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-02-10T11:31:20.000Z Updated: 2022-02-10T11:31:20.000Z The seized crypto is part of the 119,754 Bitcoin stolen in the 2016 Bitfinex hack. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9493.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9493.json) ## [India’s crypto tax could keep speculation in check and encourage institutional participation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9490) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-02-07T16:16:21.000Z Updated: 2022-02-07T16:16:21.000Z While there are those who expressed concerns that the taxation scheme could discourage participation from retail investors, there are also those who believe that it is ultimately beneficial to the industry as it may h… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9490.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9490.json) ## [India's 30% crypto tax could be the first step towards the legalization of cryptocurrencies in the country](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9486) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-02-02T11:48:17.000Z Updated: 2022-02-02T11:48:17.000Z Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that a 30% tax will be levied on any income from the transfer of virtual digital assets. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9486.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9486.json) ## [Thailand abandons 15% withholding tax on crypto transactions](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9485) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-02-02T07:26:55.000Z Updated: 2022-02-02T07:26:55.000Z The announcement came as the planned taxation scheme received heavy opposition from industry participants. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9485.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9485.json) ## [Bank of Russia’s plan to ban most crypto activities could backfire, warns Dmitry Medvedev](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9481) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-01-31T06:31:38.000Z Updated: 2022-01-31T06:31:38.000Z The Central Bank of the Russian Federation, also known as the Bank of Russia, is proposing to ban an array of crypto activities, such as its issuance, exchange, and mining. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9481.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9481.json) ## [Rio plans to become a crypto hub like Miami and Zug](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9476) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-01-29T17:03:42.000Z Updated: 2022-01-29T17:03:42.000Z Facing high inflation rates, some of the city’s residents have learned to use cryptos such as Bitcoin as an inflation hedge. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9476.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9476.json) ## [El Salvador buys 410 BTCs as the IMF urged it to stop using Bitcoin as legal tender](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9472) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-01-26T12:33:39.000Z Updated: 2022-01-26T12:33:39.000Z El Salvador purchased 410 BTC when the crypto plunged below $37,000 last week. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9472.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9472.json) ## [South Korean presidential candidate wants to raise the threshold for taxes on crypto earnings](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9470) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-01-25T02:52:45.000Z Updated: 2022-01-25T02:52:45.000Z Presidential candidate Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea’s conservative People Power Party said that he plans to raise the threshold for taxes on crypto earnings to 50 million won (around $42,000). [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9470.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9470.json) ## [Crypto exchange Bitfinex appears to be closing its Ontario operations](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/9463) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-01-18T07:39:27.000Z Updated: 2022-01-18T07:39:27.000Z Bitfinex said that effective immediately, it will close accounts of Ontario-based customers that do not have balances. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/9463.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/9463.json) ## [Private crypto is not a financial stability concern and can co-exist with a CBDC, says Fed Chair](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9457) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-01-13T05:24:33.000Z Updated: 2022-01-13T05:24:33.000Z However, Powell also pointed out that investing in crypto might be risky especially for those who are not sufficiently knowledgeable on the new asset class. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9457.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/9457.json) ## [Crypto trading profits in Thailand will be subject to a 15% tax starting this year](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9450) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-01-08T03:10:19.000Z Updated: 2022-01-08T03:10:19.000Z With the significant growth of the crypto market last year, the Revenue Department is planning to strengthen its surveillance of crypto trading this year. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9450.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9450.json) ## [Jamaica plans to rollout CBDC in the first quarter of 2022](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/9449) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-01-07T10:32:40.000Z Updated: 2022-01-07T10:32:40.000Z The CBDC pilot, which ran for eight months, was completed on December 31, 2021. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/9449.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/9449.json) ## [Crypto mining temporarily banned in Kosovo due to power shortages](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9446) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-01-06T02:06:39.000Z Updated: 2022-01-06T02:06:39.000Z The decision to ban crypto mining was based on recommendations made last week by the Technical Committee on Emergency Measures for Energy Supply. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9446.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9446.json) ## [Crypto exchange Binance still not registered and can’t offer services in Ontario, says OSC](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9443) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-01-03T11:37:21.000Z Updated: 2022-01-03T12:28:24.000Z The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) clarified that the exchange is not registered under the securities law in Ontario and described Binance’s action of sending emails as unacceptable. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9443.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9443.json) ## [Over 1,000 bank accounts and cards used in crypto trading seized by Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9442) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2022-01-03T06:26:57.000Z Updated: 2022-01-03T12:28:32.000Z Authorities said that the frozen accounts were used to process transactions worth 51 million rupees (around $288,000) to and from crypto exchanges including Binance, Coinbase, and Coinmama. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9442.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/9442.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation.md?page=100) [Older stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation.md?page=102)