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Japan to Cut Crypto Tax Rate from 55% to 20%

Japan is poised to lower its cryptocurrency tax rate significantly, cutting it from the current 55% to a flat 20%.

03.09.2024 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

SEC Commissioner Calls for Tailored Registration for Digital Asset Securities

During a private discussion at Korea Blockchain Week 2024 in Seoul, U.S. SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda emphasized the need for the SEC to create a specialized Form S-1 for digital asset-related securities.

03.09.2024 16:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Qatar Unveils New Digital Assets Framework

The Qatar Central Bank, along with the Qatar Financial Centre Authority and the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority, has unveiled a new regulatory framework for digital assets within the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC).

02.09.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Abu Dhabi to Regulate Fiat-Backed Tokens, Seeks Public Feedback

Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) plans to oversee fiat reference tokens (FRTs), a type of stablecoin, in response to growing stakeholder interest.

21.08.2024 21:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Hong Kong Lawmaker Proposes Regulation for DAOs After Court Case

Hong Kong legislator Johnny Ng has proposed establishing a legal framework to regulate decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), aiming to boost the web3 sector in the region.

20.08.2024 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

China Cracks Down on Crypto, Classifies Transactions as Means for Money Laundering

China has intensified its crackdown on cryptocurrency, now classifying crypto transactions as money laundering under a new legal interpretation.

20.08.2024 9:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bank of Ghana Seeks Feedback on New Crypto Regulations

The Bank of Ghana has unveiled a draft proposal for regulating digital assets and is inviting public and stakeholder feedback.

17.08.2024 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov