Paraguay’s Bitcoin Bill Passes The Senate
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The bill, which does not make bitcoin legal tender in Paraguay, will be discussed by the country’s Chamber of Deputies in 2022



A Paraguayan bill seeking to regulate the trading and mining of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in the country passed the Senate on Thursday. Senator Fernando Silva F...

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By: Josh Fernandez

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#Adoption #Bitcoin #Blockchain #BlockchainTechnology #BTC #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #Mining #Paraguay #Regulation

Kosovo Bans Crypto Mining After Blackouts
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Kosovo has banned crypto mining in order to curb electricity consumption amidst the country’s worst energy crisis in a decade



Kosovo’s government has announced a ban on cryptocurrency mining to reduce electricity consumption as it deals with a severe energy crisis. The country was forced to int...

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By: Edmund Ng

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#Ban #Bitcoin #Blockchain #BTC #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #Kosovo #Mining #Regulation

US White House To Issue Executive Order On Crypto
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The OCC, SEC and CFTC have issued guidance letters to direct how crypto industry should comply with federal law



The White House is preparing an executive order that would describe a complete government policy on cryptocurrencies and urge Federal departments to assess their dangers and...

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By: Alex

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#Altcoin #Bitcoin #Blockchain #BTC #CFTC #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #Ethereum #FED #OCC #Regulation #SEC #WhiteHouse

BlockFi To Pay $100 Million To SEC
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BlockFi will be required to pay $100M as part of its resolution with the SEC and the North American Securities Administrators Association



The company is portraying the deal as a victory for bringing regulatory certainty. BlockFi will be compelled to pay the Securities and Exchange Commission...

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By: Josh Fernandez

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#Altcoin #Bitcoin #Blockchain #BlockFi #BTC #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #Ethereum #Regulation #SEC

Belarus President Signs Decree Regulating Crypto
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The President of Belarus has formally issued a proclamation that supports free flow of crypto in the nation



“Belarus is consistently developing the legal field for regulating activities related to digital assets, and, unlike many other states, allows the free circulation of digital currencies. ...

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By: Max Clark

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#Bitcoin #Blockchain #BTC #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #Regulation

UAE Prepares National Crypto Licensing
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is getting ready to start issuing federal licenses to crypto service providers in the first quarter



According to an unidentified Bloomberg source, the Securities and Commodities Authority is completing legislation that will allow VASPs to begin operations by the...

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By: Alex

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#Adoption #Bitcoin #Blockchain #BTC #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #Regulation #SCA #VASP

FBI Launches New Crypto Crimes Unit
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The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) proposes to develop a new section devoted to fighting fraudsters who exploit crypto



Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco of the United States of America announced the launch of the Virtual Asset Exploitation Unit at this year's Munich Cyber Security...

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By: Josh Fernandez

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#Altcoin #Bitcoin #Blockchain #BTC #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #Ethereum #Regulation

EU Is Open To Crypto But With Regulations
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The EU is open to crypto including Bitcoin or a digital euro but regulations must first be strengthened to prevent fraud



Ylva Johansson, the European Union's Commissioner for Home Affairs, said Friday at the Munich Security Conference 2022 that she is not opposed to Bitcoin. Nonetheless, she...

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By: Max Clark

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#Adoption #Bitcoin #Blockchain #BTC #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #ETH #Ethereum #EU #Regulation

FED New Rule - Its Officials Won’t Be Able To Trade Crypto
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In a unanimous vote, the FOMC enacted sweeping new limits for senior officials' investing and trading activities, including crypto



According to a press statement, top executives at the United States Federal Reserve will be unable to trade cryptocurrency, acquire individual stocks, or maintain...

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By: Josh Fernandez

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#Crypto #Cryptocurrency #FED #Regulation

Switzerland, Lugano Introduces Bitcoin, Tether, LVGA As Legal Tender
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Swiss city Lugano introduces Bitcoin, Tether, LVGA as legal tender to enable citizens to pay taxes in cryptocurrency in the future



Lugano Bitcoin Partnership



Lugano, a Swiss city recognized for technological innovation, is attempting to establish itself as a cryptocurrency centre. The City...

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By: Max Clark

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#Adoption #Altcoin #Bitcoin #Blockchain #BTC #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #LVGA #Regulation #Tether