Regulation


Policy

Crypto Providers Would Have to Swap Transaction Details Under OECD Tax-Dodging Proposal

Details of overseas crypto holdings would be shared with home tax authorities under the planned extension of rules intended to bust financial secrecy.

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Policy

Indian Crypto Industry Mulls Supreme Court Move as Tax Break Expectations Disappear

There's a glimmer of hope the government may reduce the 1% tax deducted at source.

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Policy

Abu Dhabi Free Zone Seeks Comments on NFT Rules

A consultation paper is looking to bring NFTs into the emirate's regulatory framework for virtual assets.

The Abu Dhabi skyline (Nick Fewings/Unsplash)

Policy

Social Media Crypto Advice, Gamification Targeted by Global Standard-Setters at IOSCO

Tackling crypto and other investment scams might need international coordination, says the International Organization of Securities Commissions.

Ashley Alder, the Hong Kong regulator who chairs IOSCO’s board. (Bloomberg/Getty)

Finance

FTX Continues Global Expansion, Creates Unit in Australia

FTX Australia will offer exchange and over-the-counter (OTC) products and services, including derivatives.

Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Johnny Bhalla on Unsplash)

Finance

Facebook Owner Meta Sued by Australian Consumer Watchdog for Scam Crypto Ads

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says Facebook and Instagram linked fake media articles linking crypto deals to unknowing celebrities.

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Policy

8 Congress Members Ask SEC for Details on Crypto Company Investigations

The bipartisan group led by Rep. Tom Emmer wants to ensure regulators do not stifle American innovation by imposing burdensome reporting requirements on crypto startups.

Rep. Tom Emmer

Policy

EU Regulators Warn Consumers That Crypto Assets Are 'Highly Risky'

Consumers must face the "very real possibility" of losing all their money with crypto, the watchdogs say.

A controversial proposed ban on proof-of-work crypto in the EU is off the table for now. (Walter Zerla/Getty)

Videos

Crypto Industry Under Scrutiny Amid Russian Sanctions

Amid growing concern that Russia could leverage crypto during its war with Ukraine, Rebecca Rettig, general counsel of the Aave Companies, discusses her take on whether cryptocurrencies could pose as a route for sanction evasion. Plus, insights into the state of DeFi, crypto adoption in Ukraine, and the EU’s new crypto regulatory framework.

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Russian Crypto Miners Brace for Sanctions Fallout Amid Ukraine Conflict

The ruble’s fall has made mining more profitable in Russia for now, but parts and shipping costs are set to rise.

A BitCluster crypto mining site in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. (Image Credit: BitCluster)