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Framework to ban members of Congress and SCOTUS from trading stocks includes crypto provision

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A bill based on the proposed framework banning crypto investments could help to “restore the public’s faith and trust in their public officials,” according to Zoe Lofgren. Members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate as well as Supreme Court justices currently trading cryptocurrencies may have to stop HODLing while in office should

US lawmakers request crypto firms provide info on diversity and inclusion

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“There is a concerning lack of publicly available data to effectively evaluate the diversity among America’s largest digital assets companies,” said the letter. A group of five lawmakers from the United States House of Representatives has requested data on the diversity and inclusion practices of 20 major firms dealing with cryptocurrencies and Web3.In a Thursday

Is Austin the next US crypto hub? Officials approve blockchain resolutions

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The City of Austin gears up to become America’s next crypto hot spot by passing two resolutions focused on cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation. Innovative cities across America are racing to become the next hot spot for cryptocurrency and blockchain adoption. Miami was the first city to adopt its own part of CityCoins last year, allowing…

Ukraine launches NFT museum ‘to keep the memory of war’

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“While Russia uses tanks to destroy Ukraine, we rely on revolutionary blockchain tech,” said the country’s minister of digital transformation Mykhailo Fedorov. The Ministry of Digital Transformation in Ukraine has started an online nonfungible token museum aimed at preserving the timeline of major events starting with the Russian military invading the country.In a Friday tweet,…

US lawmakers introduce bills that could force crypto exchanges to cut ties with Russian wallets

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Brad Sherman said the Biden administration should have the ability to tell crypto exchanges not to do “business with Russia-based crypto wallets” amid the situation with Ukraine. Representative Brad Sherman will be introducing a bill in the House aimed at cracking down on U.S. businesses handling crypto transactions for Russian banks and individuals.Speaking at a…

Regulators and industry leaders react to Biden‘s executive order on crypto

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“The proverbial doors of policymakers are wide open, this is now a national conversation in the U.S.,” said Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire. Joe Biden has signed his 82nd executive order since being sworn into office in January 2021, directly addressing a regulatory framework for digital assets in a rare moment for the U.S. President.In a…

Crypto trades in Thailand now reportedly subject to 15% capital gains tax

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While Thai crypto investors and miners are required to pay the tax in 2022, exchanges are reportedly exempt from the new duty. The government of Thailand is progressing in regulating the local cryptocurrency ecosystem by reportedly enacting new tax rules for the industry.Profits from crypto trading in Thailand are now subject to a 15% capital…

US Justice Dept is selling $56M in crypto to compensate victims of BitConnect’s fraud

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“This liquidation is the largest single recovery of a cryptocurrency fraud by the United States to date,” said the Justice Department. The United States Department of Justice is planning to sell $56 million worth of cryptocurrency seized in connection with its case against Ponzi scheme BitConnect.In a Nov. 16 announcement, the Justice Department said it…

IMF recommends CBDC and global crypto standards for financial stability

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The fresh policies recommended by the IMF aim to curb down the financial risks associated with global crypto adoption. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a set of actionable policies for the emerging markets and developing economies to ensure financial stability amid global crypto adoption. The IMF believes in the potential of crypto assets as a…

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