Category: crypto

  • Elon Musk Supports Yang – But Does Andrew Yang Really Support Bitcoin?

    Elon Musk Supports Yang – But Does Andrew Yang Really Support Bitcoin?

    There’s much talk about multi-billionaire innovator Elon Musk’s newly announced support for Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang. Yang, known as the Bitcoin-friendly choice for 2020, has a reputation for innovation with his unique stance on Universal Basic Income, emphatic blockchain talking points, and acceptance of crypto donations. But it remains to be seen if the…

  • EU Members Adopt Tougher Crypto Rules Than AML Directive Requires

    EU Members Adopt Tougher Crypto Rules Than AML Directive Requires

    Europe is gradually tightening the rules for the crypto space. A wave of new regulations are introducing stricter requirements for companies operating in the industry and cryptocurrency users are going to feel the difference in the coming months. The measures stem from the obligation of member states to transpose EU’s Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD5)…

  • Normalizing Negative Interest: It’s Flabbergasting How Closely Media Parrots the Government

    Normalizing Negative Interest: It’s Flabbergasting How Closely Media Parrots the Government

    Negative interest rates have been making big headlines lately, as several countries and big banks are now experimenting with the unorthodox monetary policy. While typically viewed as a last-ditch effort to shock some life back into struggling economies, these policies are getting a shiny new spin thanks to mainstream media outlets promoting government talking points…

  • Crypto Regulations Are Changing Worldwide to Comply With FATF Standards

    Crypto Regulations Are Changing Worldwide to Comply With FATF Standards

    Governments worldwide are changing the way they regulate crypto assets to comply with the global cryptocurrency standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Some are amending existing laws, while others are creating a new system to cooperate and share data. Also read: China Publishes New Rankings of 37 Crypto Projects A New Crypto…

  • India to Introduce Crypto Bill Next Parliament Session – A Look at Community Responses

    India to Introduce Crypto Bill Next Parliament Session – A Look at Community Responses

    The Indian government has submitted a draft crypto bill to the supreme court and expressed its intention to introduce the bill in the next parliament session. The court subsequently set a new date to hear the case relating to crypto regulation. Meanwhile, the Indian crypto community has ramped up efforts to influence the government’s final…

  • US Exchanges Race to Launch Regulated Physically-Delivered Bitcoin Futures

    US Exchanges Race to Launch Regulated Physically-Delivered Bitcoin Futures

    The race to launch regulated physically-delivered bitcoin futures is back on for three US-regulated trading platforms after one of them hit a snag with the country’s derivatives regulator, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Two other exchanges are racing to launch similar products this year. Also read: SEC Commissioner: US Could Draw Crypto Policy From These…

  • Indian Supreme Court Heard Crypto Case in Depth Today

    Indian Supreme Court Heard Crypto Case in Depth Today

    The Indian supreme court finally heard the crypto case today after postponing it several times. The court addressed the government’s crypto policy as well as the writ petitions challenging the banking restriction by the central bank. The latter was heard in some detail while the former was further delayed at the request of the government.…

  • Indian Tax Authority Sends Probing Questions to Crypto Owners – Experts Weigh In

    Indian Tax Authority Sends Probing Questions to Crypto Owners – Experts Weigh In

    As the Indian government deliberates on the country’s crypto policy, the tax authority continues to send out letters with lengthy, probing questions to crypto owners. News.Bitcoin.com talked to industry experts to find out the implications of these letters, what people can do when receiving them, and how crypto assets are taxed in India. Also read:…

  • PR: Pbet Announces IEO Launch on LATOKEN

    PR: Pbet Announces IEO Launch on LATOKEN

    This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. Pbet has recently got its IEO hosted at LATOKEN exchange on its multi-asset trading platform. The company envisions…

  • SEC Commissioner: US Could Draw Crypto Policy From These Countries

    SEC Commissioner: US Could Draw Crypto Policy From These Countries

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could learn from other countries when finalizing its own crypto regulation, Commissioner Hester Peirce explains. While highlighting peculiar and notable features of the U.S. system, the commissioner emphasizes cross-border considerations, detailing applicable crypto frameworks of several countries. Also read: G20 Leaders Issue Declaration on Crypto Assets – A…