France considers ban on crypto betting platform Polymarket
France’s gambling regulator confirmed that it’s currently examining Polymarket and its compliance with French gambling legislation. Go to Source
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Has Russia really ‘legalized’ cryptocurrency mining?
Russia’s crypto mining laws have filled the “regulatory vacuum,” but there is still a lot of legal uncertainty about many aspects of regulation. Go to Source
SEC cost crypto firms $426M under Gensler — Blockchain Association
The advocacy group called for crypto voters to support a change in leadership at the SEC, given Gary Gensler’s “regulation by enforcement” approach since 2021. Go to Source
Lovers vs haters: The 10 most pro and anti-crypto politicians in the US
While support for the crypto industry has been growing in Washington, it still has a fair number of detractors. Go to Source
US Treasury strategy for financial inclusion mentions digital assets
Lael Brainard credited Vice President Kamala Harris, who is campaigning to be the next US President, with helping expand “access to capital, credit, and economic opportunity.” Go to Source
Netherlands seeks input on crypto tax monitoring laws to align with EU
The Dutch government wants to align its data collection rules for crypto service providers with the rest of the EU, saying it would “create more transparency.” Go to Source
SEC lists crypto as an examination priority in 2025
The regulator’s Division of Examinations specifically named spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded products in its priorities after their 2024 launch. Go to Source
Trump’s Bitcoin U-turn: How the crypto critic became a pump signal
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump pitched himself as a pro-Bitcoin candidate, but not too long ago he said it was based on “thin air.” Go to Source
Italy to raise capital gains tax on Bitcoin from 26% to 42%
In addition to raising the withholding tax on Bitcoin capital gains to 42%, Italy also plans to remove the 750,000 euro web tax threshold. Go to Source
Peter Schiff: Phony Economy Must Die or US Risks Financial Ruin
Economist Peter Schiff has warned that restoring a real economy requires letting the “phony economy” collapse, which would result in significant financial losses for many. However, he emphasized that the alternative is worse, as it would lead to the devaluation of money itself. Schiff criticized the government and Federal Reserve policies, particularly following the 2008 … Read more