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Stablecoins present new dilemmas for regulators as mass adoption looms

Stablecoins present peculiar challenges to regulators. Although there is no single, agreed-upon definition of a stablecoin, the common denominator of the commonly used definitions is

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Iran seems to be attempting to ban foreign-mined cryptocurrencies for payments

In a broader effort to circumvent the effects of sanctions, Iran may be attempting one of the first instances of digital currency protectionism.  According to

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Turkish government to track crypto transactions over $1,200

Crypto exchanges with a presence in Turkey must now inform the Financial Crimes Investigation Board, or MASAK, about any crypto transactions over 10,000 Turkish liras

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SEC chair hints at greater regulatory oversight for US crypto exchanges

Recently confirmed U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler punted to congress on providing more regulatory oversight to the crypto space, but also said

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Indian startup organization proposes regulatory framework for crypto

IndiaTech.org, an industry association representing India’s consumer internet startups and investors, is backing wants to provide clear definitions for the cryptocurrency industry. On Wednesday, the

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Deep tech: Why C-suite execs are pursuing blockchain

Blockchain is seen as a major area of interest by enterprises looking to invest in deep tech solutions, a new report suggests. An industry-wide survey

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South Korean Bitcoin miners can deduct electricity costs from crypto tax filings

Crypto investors involved in cryptocurrency mining may enjoy a significant tax break when the country’s digital currency tax regime commences in 2022. According to a

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South Korean regulators tell banks to open the books on cryptocurrency exchanges

Financial regulators in South Korea have asked banks to provide information on their dealings with cryptocurrency firms, a local outlet reported on Wednesday, as authorities

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Court orders Kraken to provide information on user transactions to the IRS

Kraken has been ordered to provide information on its users to who conducted the equivalent of $20,000 in crypto transactions in any one year, between

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VanEck and BetaShares apply for Aussie crypto ETFs as family offices snap up BTC

Family offices in Australia are reportedly piling into digital assets as fund managers compete to list the country’s first cryptocurrency-backed exchange-traded fund. VanEck and BetaShares