Category: Law of the Chain
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Spain’s Uneven Crypto Taxation Laws Lead Trader to Mayhem: A €9M Surprise Charge
Spain’s crypto tax laws caused chaos as trader faced a €9M charge. BTC and ETH transactions scrutinized under 2023 regulations.
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Japan approves yen-backed stablecoin in 2024 with MUFG and SBI Holdings
Japan considers approving a yen-backed stablecoin in 2024, involving entities like MUFG and SBI Holdings, aiming to enhance digital payments and regulatory clarity.
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SEC delays Trump Media Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF decision affecting 12 applications
SEC delays decision on Trump Media Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, plus XRP and Dogecoin funds, impacting 12 pending crypto ETF applications in 2024.
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WazirX restart awaits court nod after 92% creditor approval impacts 15M users
WazirX creditors approved the restart plan with 92% support; the court decision pending involves Binance and Indian regulators, impacting 15M users.
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Treasury opens public comment for GENIUS Act crypto regulations in 2024
The Treasury seeks public input on implementing the GENIUS Act, involving 500 stakeholders, focusing on crypto regulations and blockchain innovation with entities like Coinbase and Ethereum.
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SEC contacts Ethereum and Solana projects for 2023 crypto rulemaking
The SEC engages early crypto projects like Ethereum and Solana to shape regulations, with 50 firms contacted in Q1 2023 for compliance discussions.
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South Korea’s FSC enforces AML rules for USDT and USDC by Q2 2024
South Korea’s FSC mandates AML protocols for stablecoins like USDT and USDC, affecting 20 crypto exchanges by Q2 2024 to enhance regulatory compliance.
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SEC delays Bitcoin ETF and Ethereum ETF decisions amid approval process overhaul
SEC delayed decisions on Bitcoin ETF and Ethereum ETF applications, affecting 12 filings, as it works on a streamlined approval process for crypto funds.
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John Doe sentenced to 12 months for $3.5M Bitcoin and Ethereum fraud
John Doe sentenced to 12 months for a $3.5M fraud scheme involving Bitcoin and Ethereum, affecting 200 investors across three states.
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SEC defers Truth Social, Solana, XRP ETF decisions to October 2023
SEC postponed decisions on Truth Social, Solana, and XRP ETFs to October 2023, impacting DWAC, SOL, and XRP markets amid regulatory scrutiny.