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Brazil’s New Proposal Seeks to Recognize Bitcoin, Crypto as Legal Financial Assets

While it’s still early to speculate if Brazil is following in El Salvador’s footsteps, the latest proposal demonstrates the country racing towards meaningfully regulating the crypto industry as adoption reaches…

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South Korean Government Calls for Voluntary Regulations From Crypto Industry

The executive power and the ruling party in South Korea have urged the cryptocurrency industry for what officials describe as voluntary regulatory measures, a Korean media report revealed. The call…

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Following LUNA-UST Crash: South Korea’s Top Crypto Exchanges to Establish a Joint Consultative Body

The five leading cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea – Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Gopax – will reportedly set up a joint consultative body that will oversee the local digital…

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Russian Parliament to Review Bill Prohibiting Crypto Payments

Legislation making it illegal to pay with cryptocurrencies has been filed with the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament. The sponsors of the bill want to task crypto…

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EU Nears Agreement on Crypto Regulations, Report Reveals

Authorities in the EU are moving closer to a deal on a legislative package tailored to comprehensively regulate the crypto market and related activities in Europe. According a media report,…

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Nigeria’s Largest Stock Exchange Plans to Adopt Blockchain for Settling Trades

The largest stock exchange in Nigeria – Nigerian Exchange Ltd. – will reportedly roll out a blockchain-enabled trading platform next year to facilitate the capital market and attract young investors.…

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Crypto-Related Lawsuits Rising in Russia, Criminal Cases Increase by 40%

Courts in Russia are hearing a growing number of cases around crypto assets, a new study has shown. About two-thirds of them have been launched under provisions of the country’s…

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Lithuanian Government Approves Stricter Crypto Regulations

The government in Vilnius has approved amendments introducing more stringent regulations for the country’s growing crypto space. The legislation is aimed at managing risks associated with crypto assets and preventing…

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