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Turkey Grants Regulatory License to Leading Crypto Exchanges

Turkey recently expanded its list of licensed crypto exchanges, adding major players such as Coinbase, KuCoin and Gate.

18.08.2024 13:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

IMF Proposes Major Electricity Tax Hike for Crypto Miners

On Thursday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggested raising electricity taxes for cryptocurrency miners by as much as 85% to address global carbon emissions.

16.08.2024 15:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Dubai Court Approves Crypto Payments for Salaries

In a notable shift, the Dubai Court of First Instance has validated the use of cryptocurrency for salary payments in employment contracts.

16.08.2024 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

South American Country Reiterates Crypto Restrictions Amid Worldcoin Trouble

Worldcoin (WLD), the cryptocurrency project co-founded by Sam Altman of OpenAI, has stirred significant attention in Ecuador since its introduction in June.

16.08.2024 11:30 1 min. read

Democrats Push for Stronger Crypto Regulations at Key Event

During the Crypto4Harris event on August 14, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other prominent Democrats advocated strongly for clearer cryptocurrency regulations and bipartisan support to shape the industry’s future.

15.08.2024 20:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

SEC to Presumably Take Enforcement Action Against Large Asset Manager

WisdomTree Asset Management recently received a “Wells” notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding three of its ETFs focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.

14.08.2024 10:30 1 min. read Kostadin Dimitrov

Hong Kong to Tighten Regulations on Stablecoins

In a strategic move to bolster its position as a global leader in financial technology, Hong Kong is preparing to implement stricter regulations for digital assets over the next 18 months.

12.08.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov