Policy
Russia Sanctions Could Spur Use of Crypto: IMF's Gopinath
Gita Gopinath, the first deputy managing director at the IMF, says the Ukraine conflict could promote the wider use of crypto.
EU Parliament Passes Privacy-Busting Crypto Rules Despite Industry Criticism
Lawmakers are set to end even the smallest anonymous crypto transactions, and plan measures that could see unregulated exchanges cut off.
Crypto Industry Mobilizes Against Proposed EU Transparency Rules
Crypto advocates were able to sway lawmakers against a provision that could have effectively banned bitcoin in the European Union. Can they do it again?
Japan to Plug Loophole to Prevent Russia From Evading Sanctions Through Crypto: Report
Reuters reports a number of top government officials promising an imminent change to the country's Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act.
Sudan's Central Bank Warns Against Using Crypto as Economy Suffers: Report
The bank said that cryptos carry high risks, including financial crime, piracy and loss of value.
India's Supreme Court Seeks Wallet Info From Suspect in $3.8B GainBitcoin Scam
Ajay Bhardwaj, the brother of Amit Bhardwaj, the primary suspect who is now deceased, has been asked to give his username and password to authorities.
India Passes Stiff Crypto Tax Laws Despite Industry Uproar
Amendments sought by the crypto industry were not adopted.
Next 24 Hours Crucial for EU Crypto Law as Officials Debate Emissions, DeFi, NFTs
Lawmakers will make a final call on banning Bitcoin-style validation and consider how to treat decentralized finance.
What’s at Stake as Josh Jarrett Sues the IRS
The Proof of Stake Alliance advocates for staking rewards to be treated as property, not income.
UK Regulators Say Crypto Adoption Poses Financial Risk, Call for More Oversight
The watchdogs worry that international norms could come too late.
