Monero’s former maintainer released from US custody
“I am actively working with my attorneys on a way to return to South Africa as soon as possible so I can address this matter and get it behind me…
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Texas following El Salvador? Poll shows 37% of residents want crypto payments
Two pieces of legislation related to cryptocurrencies recently took effect in the state, and many businesses already accept digital payments.
Bank of Russia to ‘Slow Down’ Payments to Crypto Exchanges, Curb Russians’ Impulsive Investments
Central Bank of Russia is now working with commercial banks in order to delay payments made to digital asset exchanges. The move aims to limit “emotional” cryptocurrency purchases made by…
South Korean lawmaker: Delaying tax laws on crypto is ‘inevitable’
“In a situation where the relevant taxation infrastructure is not sufficiently established, the deferral of taxation on virtual assets is not an option, but an inevitable situation,” said Noh Woong-rae.
Ground Reports Concerning Salvadoran Bitcoin Law Highlight False Narrative Painted by Influencers
On Tuesday, Bitcoin.com News spoke with Marc Falzon, an individual who has been documenting the bitcoin rollout in El Salvador since the law was implemented on September 7. Falzon says…
US lawmakers propose adding digital assets to ‘wash sale’ rule and raising capital gains tax
If passed, the plan would raise the capital gains tax rate for "certain high income individuals" to 28.8%, while eliminating the "wash sale" loophole for crypto users.
SEC chair doubles down, tells crypto firms ‘come in and talk to us’
"Under our laws, they have to register with the Commission unless they qualify for an exemption," said Gary Gensler.
Law Decoded: The aftermath of El Salvador’s pioneering move, Sept. 6-13
Cointelegraph's law & policy newsletter is back with a discussion of El Salvador's effects, Coinbase's woes, and the digital euro's prospects.
Mining Is Not Banned in Ukraine and Does Not Require Licensing, Key Crypto Advisor Says
The regulatory status of cryptocurrency mining remains somewhat undetermined in Ukraine, even after the recent adoption of the law “On Virtual Assets.” However, albeit unregulated, the minting of digital coins…
Bitcoin investors are reportedly exempt from taxes in El Salvador
El Salvador is looking to attract foreign investment by adopting major tax breaks on Bitcoin trading.