Ukraine’s Cyberpolice Supports Legalization of Cryptocurrencies

  The cybercrime combating department of Ukrainian Police has voiced support for the legalization of cryptocurrencies despite sharing some concerns about them. The Cyberpolice unit also noted the need to regulate cryptos “as soon as possible”.

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Russia Developing System to Identify Crypto Miners but Considers Tax Break

A representative of the Ministry of Energy attended the meeting held by the Ministry of Communications to discuss Russia’s mining regulation last week. “So far no one has been able to explain why” there should

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Thailand Taking Steps to Regulate ICOs

  As part of its balanced approach, Thailand is taking further steps to regulate initial coin offerings by expanding current guidelines. Discussions on the framework between relevant institutions have already started, with a public hearing

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Chairmen of SEC and CFTC Co-Author Article on Crypto Regulations

  Jay Clayton, the chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and J. Christopher Giancarlo, the chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), have co-authored an opinion piece recently

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Russia Finalizes Federal Law on Cryptocurrency Regulation

  The Russian government is in the process of finalizing the federal law for the regulation of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings. The draft law has now been officially published. It regulates the creation, issuance,

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Malta Extends Scope of Proposed Virtual Currency Regulations

  The Malta Financial Services Authority ( MFSA ) has published a ”feedback statement” regarding its proposal for regulatory guidelines governing collective investment schemes involving virtual currencies (VCs) operating in the European archipelago nation. The

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Brisbane Airport to Introduce Bitcoin Payments

  Air travelers will soon be able to spend some satoshis in stores and cafes at Brisbane Airport. Major retailers will be accepting several cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin. The promise: “unprecedented digital currency experience” in the

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Hydro-Quebec Unable to Meet Energy Demand From Cryptocurrency Miners

Hydro-Quebec, the largest state-owned utility in Canada, appears unable to meet the electricity demand from cryptocurrency miners seeking to establish operations in the energy-rich province. The announcement comes just weeks after the company sought to

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South Korean Exchange Korbit Stops Serving International Citizens

  Just recently news.Bitcoin.com reported on South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges implementing new infrastructure systems that comply with the country’s financial regulations. The enforced verification mechanisms will not allow anonymous users to sign up for a

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