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Congressional Researchers Remind Of Crypto Regulations Risks

The US Congressional Research Service (CRS) is reminding lawmakers of trade-offs and risks related to potential forthcoming crypto regulations spearheaded by the US administration. At the same time, US Senators are developing proposals in a bid to protect the interests of crypto investors.The CRC...

, by Jaroslaw Adamowski

24 Crypto Exchanges to Close in South Korea – and 18 More Could Follow

Only a third of South Korean crypto exchanges have met the “minimum requirements” to register with the financial regulator ahead of next month’s deadline – with 24 already all but confirming they will close. But political pressure is mounting on the regulator, with a growing group of MPs pushing...

, by Tim Alper

Regulators are Coming for the DeFi Goose and Its Golden Eggs

There are two big sources of ambiguity: one is conceptual and linguistic, and the other relates to international consistency. DeFi’s survival is “guaranteed” by the fact that it’s much too lucrative for governments to completely hobble it.Regulation is becoming a very hot...

, by Simon Chandler

US Infra Bill Might Prompt Crypto Business Exodus, Treasury Has a Role Too

If the controversial US infrastructure bill is passed in its current form, it may force crypto companies to leave the country as there's no way to comply with the new requirements. However, the industry would also depend on the US Treasury as this institution would need to put the vague language...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Infra Bill Change Hope Alive as House Disquiet at Crypto Provisions Grows

Pressure is growing in Congress with crypto advocates hopeful of convincing the House of the need to amend a much-maligned infrastructure bill that contains a veritable minefield of reporting obligations for miners, validators and software developers.Politico called the effort a “long-shot...

, by Tim Alper

New Crypto Unicorn, DAO Hack, Police Seize USD 9.5M in Ethereum + More News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news. ____Investments newsCrypto tax and accounting software maker TaxBit has raised USD 130m in a Series B round led by venture firms IVP...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

Japanese Crypto Sector Launches Consolidated Tax Reform Bid

Two of Japan’s biggest crypto business groups have launched a joint bid to persuade the government to revise its crypto tax laws. Japanese law currently stipulates that crypto traders must pay levies of up to 55% on their profits.However, a number of players in the sector – as some...

, by Tim Alper

US Senate Passes Infrastructure Bill

The US Senate passed a USD 550bn infrastructure plan with the original crypto tax provision. "Next, the bill goes to the House, which is in recess until September 20. We don't know yet if we'll have a chance to make amendments there," according to Jake Chervinsky, the General Counsel at Compound...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

South Korea’s Ruling Party Hints at Increased Crypto Leniency

The ruling South Korean Democratic Party’s crypto task force is discussing a plan to “institutionalize corporate transactions” on crypto exchange platforms with the nation’s nine leading exchanges – a further sign, perhaps of an impending regulatory climbdown.More...

, by Tim Alper

Want To Fix Financial Literacy? Focus on Billionaires & Politicians

Agata Soroko, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Education, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa. ______Shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic threw the global economy into a crisis in March 2020, I wrote an essay expressing my hope that the unfolding financial collapse wouldn’t...

, by Agata Soroko

US Tax Bill Seeking USD 28B From Crypto Clears 1st Test, Amid Strong Criticism

A US bipartisan infrastructure bill that might raise USD 28bn from crypto investors has been voted to advance, with a number of crypto industry insiders strongly opposing it.The US lawmakers are looking into tightening the regulatory rope around crypto to squeeze more money out of the sector by...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

‘Exponential’ Rise in Crypto Tax Inquiries in Spain as Monitoring Intensifies

The accounting giant PwC says it has seen an “exponential” increase in recent months in inquiries about tax declarations from crypto holders in Spain – where new crypto regulations have come into force.Spain’s Treasury department has already sent out thousands of warning...

, by Tim Alper

Tax Haven Citizenship Loophole for US Crypto Folk May Not Stay Open for Long

A Russian ex-pro sailor has been touting a tax haven investment program for American crypto traders who are looking for legal loopholes to help them escape paying capital gains tax on their profits. But the program could have a shelf life if global regulators succeed with plans to come down harder...

, by Tim Alper

South Korean Customs Officers Close Net on ‘Kimchi Premium’ Offenders

South Korean customs officials say they have intercepted and tracked down scores of illegal, undeclared “kimchi premium” traders and transactions that reaped profits worth around USD 4.38m.Back in April, customs officials vowed to carry out a “crackdown” on kimchi premium...

, by Tim Alper

Controversial New Overseas Crypto Declaration Law Approved in Spain

The Spanish parliament has approved a controversial new law that will force Spaniards to declare their overseas crypto holdings – as part of a bid to wipe out crypto-related fraud carried out on platforms based outside the country.The law, which brings crypto into the much-maligned Modelo 720...

, by Tim Alper

Global Tax Deal Gets Closer, USD 200M For Mercado Bitcoin + More News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news. ____Tax newsA group of 130 nations, representing more than 90% of global GDP, has agreed to a global minimum tax (GMT) on corporations...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

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