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Russia Prepares for Digital and Crypto Asset Revolution, Passes New Digital Rights Legislation

Russia's parliament has passed a new law designed to develop the country's digital economy. The law introduces the concept of…

March 13, 2019

US Securities and Exchange Commission Set to Launch Crypto Road Trip

The US Securities and Exchange Commission will kick off its crypto road trip on March 26th in San Francisco. The…

March 12, 2019

Texas Bill Targets Bitcoin and Crypto Privacy, Would Effectively Ban Monero, Zcash and Grin

Texas Representative Phil Stephenson has introduced House Bill 4371, which would require crypto users to identify themselves before making transactions.…

March 11, 2019

Europe’s Largest Economy Aims to Govern Bitcoin and Crypto Tech by Deploying New Government-Run System

Lawmakers in Berlin, Germany are proposing a government-run electronic register that will regulate the blockchain sector. The proposal could impact…

March 10, 2019

SEC’s ‘Crypto Mom’ to Bitcoin Holders: Accredited Investor Laws Need to Change

An attendee at the 2019 MIT Bitcoin Expo on Saturday got a round of applause when he asked SEC Commissioner…

March 10, 2019

Crypto Victory: Colorado Exempts Cryptocurrencies From Securities Laws

Colorado Governor Jared Polis just signed the Digital Token Act. The new law exempts certain cryptocurrencies from securities laws and…

March 8, 2019

Regulators in Israel Eye Crypto to Give Traditional Trading Big Boost

Israel's top securities regulator is recommending the creation of a cryptocurrency trading platform with enhanced regulation. A committee at the…

March 7, 2019

California Bill Proposes Crypto Tax Payments for Cannabis Businesses

California cannabis-related businesses could soon be paying their taxes in cryptocurrencies.. Assembly Bill 953 (AB-953), if passed into law, will…

March 1, 2019

California Introduces New Bill to Regulate Bitcoin and Crypto Businesses, Calls for $50,000 Penalty for Violations

Assembly Majority Leader Ian Calderon has introduced Assembly Bill 1489, which would govern virtual currency business activity that takes place…

February 28, 2019

Vladimir Putin Orders Russia to Adopt Crypto Regulations and Develop Digital Economy

Russian president Vladimir Putin has set a firm deadline for the country to begin enforcing regulations on cryptocurrencies, starting this…

February 28, 2019