Category: Regulations

  • Crypto Experts From Sanctioned Countries to Receive Training in Crimea

    Crypto Experts From Sanctioned Countries to Receive Training in Crimea

    The leading crypto industry association in Crimea has proposed establishing an international training center to prepare experts from countries that have been placed under western sanctions. The idea is to use advanced technologies associated with cryptocurrencies to attract foreign investors to these jurisdictions. Also read: Estonia Issues Over 900 Licenses to Cryptocurrency Businesses Plan for…

  • Estonia Issues Over 900 Licenses to Cryptocurrency Businesses

    Estonia Issues Over 900 Licenses to Cryptocurrency Businesses

    In less than a year since Estonia introduced licensing for companies operating in the cryptocurrency industry, the number of licenses issued has surpassed 900. Authorities in the Baltic country have adopted a rather progressive approach to regulating the crypto space but startups have complained that local banks are still reluctant to offer them regular services.…

  • Poles to Pay 19% Tax on Income From Cryptocurrency Transactions

    Poles to Pay 19% Tax on Income From Cryptocurrency Transactions

    The government of Poland recently submitted amended income tax regulations for approval by President Andrzej Duda. The updated framework, which includes provisions referring to cryptocurrencies, is expected to enter into force on Jan. 1, 2019. Also read: Growing Number of Crypto Companies Operating From Belarus Crypto-To-Crypto Transactions Will Not Be Taxed The changes, long-awaited by…

  • Isle of Man Updates Registration Rules for Cryptocurrency Businesses

    Isle of Man Updates Registration Rules for Cryptocurrency Businesses

    The financial regulator of the Isle of Man recently introduced changes to its policy governing the registration of companies in the cryptocurrency industry. The British Crown dependency in the Irish Sea is also tightening rules applicable to projects that conduct initial coin offerings (ICOs). Also read: Vietnam at Crossroads on Cryptocurrency Regulations Financial Authority Adopts…

  • Russian Developers to Help Iran Build Its Crypto-Economy

    Russian Developers to Help Iran Build Its Crypto-Economy

    Experts from Russia will provide support for the development of Iran’s crypto-economy. The cooperation is part of an agreement reached by representatives of leading industry organizations from the two countries, both subjected to western sanctions.   Also read: Vietnam at Crossroads on Cryptocurrency Regulations Crypto Associations Sign Cooperation Agreement The document has been signed by…

  • Regulations Roundup: Chinese Mining Farms Undergo Tax Inspection, Michigan Bans Campaign Donations in Cryptocurrency

    Regulations Roundup: Chinese Mining Farms Undergo Tax Inspection, Michigan Bans Campaign Donations in Cryptocurrency

    In recent regulatory news, we report on an authorized mining company in China that has had its operations temporarily halted for tax inspection and implementation of real-name registration processes. We also look at the Michigan Secretary of State’s ban on crypto-based political donations, as well as the recent certification of X8’s stablecoin for Shariah compliance. In addition,…

  • Vietnam at Crossroads on Cryptocurrency Regulations

    Vietnam at Crossroads on Cryptocurrency Regulations

    Vietnamese authorities are still considering their approach to regulating the cryptocurrency space. The Ministry of Justice has put forward several alternative solutions and the Ministry of Industry and Trade has expressed its opposition to the ban on imports of mining equipment. Also read: Uzbekistan Sets up International Arbitration Center for Crypto Businesses Justice Ministry Reports…

  • Regulations Roundup: CFTC to Embrace DLT, SIM Swapping Task Force

    Regulations Roundup: CFTC to Embrace DLT, SIM Swapping Task Force

    In recent regulatory news, the chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission has predicted that distributed ledger technology will soon be adopted by the CFTC to monitor the financial markets, and a supervisor of the REACT Task Force has emphasized the priority placed on policing SIM swapping in Northern California. In addition, Germany’s…

  • Uzbekistan Sets up International Arbitration Center for Crypto Businesses

    Uzbekistan Sets up International Arbitration Center for Crypto Businesses

    Following in the footsteps of Russia, Uzbekistan has announced plans to implement arbitration mechanisms to resolve disputes in the cryptocurrency space. A new presidential decree mandates the establishment of a body of arbitrators that will deal with cases involving entities from various jurisdictions.  Also read: Growing Number of Crypto Companies Operating From Belarus Arbitrators to…

  • Growing Number of Crypto Companies Operating From Belarus

    Growing Number of Crypto Companies Operating From Belarus

    A number of cryptocurrency businesses are now based in the Belarus Hi-Tech Park after the government in Minsk legalized crypto-related activities for its residents. Registering an entity in the special economic zone was supposed to be a straightforward process, but clearer guidelines and detailed regulations are still needed to attract more investors. Also read: Huobi…