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Australia’s token mapping to be ‘tech agnostic,’ says Treasury official

DIGIT — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:26:34 +0000

Trevor Power hopes the framework will fall closer on the “spectrum” to the EU’s MiCA, as opposed to the current regulatory position in the U.S.

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Hong Kong security regulator to issue crypto license guidelines in May

DIGIT — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 06:20:04 +0000

The crypto business guidelines were reportedly revealed by the chief executive of Hong Kong’s Securities Futures Commission, Julia Leung.

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Hong Kong’s crypto rules set a high bar for ‘good reason,’ says SFC advisor

DIGIT — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:05:01 +0000

Lucy Gazmararian, an advisory board member to Hong Kong’s securities regulator said its crypto rules may present short-term challenges to crypto startups.

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Digital pound could co-exist with private stablecoins — UK central bank

DIGIT — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:39:56 +0000

The central bank wants an e-GBP to be retail-focused and could form part of a “mixed payments economy” alongside cryptocurrency stablecoins.

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Bank of Russia Suggests Tax Cuts for Long-Term Digital Asset Holders

DIGIT — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:30:20 +0000

The Central Bank of Russia is proposing to introduce tax incentives for long-term holders of digital financial assets. The idea has been circulated with a consultation paper published for public discussions on the development of the digital asset market in the Russian Federation. Bank of Russia Talks Regulation in New Report Devoted to Digital Assets […]

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Indian Government Finalizing Crypto Consultation Paper — ‘We Are Looking at a Global Paradigm on Digital Assets’

DIGIT — Tue, 31 May 2022 03:00:39 +0000

India’s economic affairs secretary has reportedly revealed that the government’s consultation paper on cryptocurrency is “fairly ready.” He explained that the Indian government is looking at “a global paradigm on digital assets,” emphasizing that “There has to be a broad framework on which all economies have to be together.” Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth on […]

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Aussie consumer group calls for better crypto regs due to ‘lagging laws’

DIGIT — Tue, 31 May 2022 02:56:30 +0000

Australian consumer group CHOICE outlined its crypto regulatory framework in a submission to the country’s Treasury calling for the new federal government to prioritize crypto in its financial services reforms.

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Bank of Russia Proposes Wide Ban on Cryptocurrency Use, Trade, Mining

DIGIT — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:00:40 +0000

True to its hardline stance on decentralized digital money, the Central Bank of Russia is now pushing for a wide-ranging ban on crypto-related activities such as issuance, exchange, and mining. A consultation paper published by the regulator cites threats to financial stability and citizens’ wellbeing among the main reasons for the proposed restrictions. Russia’s Central […]

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