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UK's Law Enforcement Agency Calls for Regulation of Crypto Mixing Tech: Report

The NCA called for regulation of crypto mixing tech as it may be used by criminals to legitimize illegal transactions.

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Proposal Limiting Proof-of-Work Is Rejected in EU Parliament Committee Vote

The provision could have required cryptocurrencies like bitcoin to shift to more environmentally friendly mechanisms.

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Limiting Proof-of-Work Crypto Back on the Table as EU Parliament Prepares Virtual Currencies Vote

A provision looking to force proof-of-work cryptocurrencies like bitcoin to switch to the more environmentally friendly proof-of-stake consensus mechanism is in a draft of MiCA up for a parliamentary vote on Monday.

The EU parliament is set to vote on a crypto legislative package that may seek to limit the use of proof-of-work cryptocurrencies. (Laura Zulian/Getty Images)

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Here's the Full Text of Biden's Executive Order on Cryptocurrency

"We must support technological advances that promote responsible development and use of digital assets," the president says.

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Thailand Eases Tax Rules on Digital Assets Until 2023

Crypto traders on government-approved exchanges will be exempt from a 7% value added tax (VAT), the country's finance minister said at a cabinet meeting.

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China’s Supreme Court Targets Illegal Fundraising Via Crypto Transactions

The ruling paves the way for violators to be criminally prosecuted, with a punishment of up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $79,000.

Gateway to China's supreme court, Beijing (Rneches/Wikimedia Commons)

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India's Crypto Advertising Guidelines Are Out

The primary guideline requires all ads involving virtual digital assets to include a specific disclaimer.

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Brazilian Senate Committee Approves Bill Regulating Crypto Transactions

The project, introduced by Senator Flávio Arns, has to be voted on by the Senate plenary and then, if approved, by the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies.

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