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ForkLog 15 17.03.2023

Netherlands signals tough stance on MiCA enforcement

The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets will take a tough stance in enforcing the EU's new rules on cryptocurrencies, according to Laura van Geest.

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ForkLog 17 17.03.2023

Coinbase weighs offshore exchange plan outside the United States, Bloomberg reports

The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is exploring the possibility of launching a new trading platform outside the United States.

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ForkLog 16 17.03.2023

Bitcoin to be listed in a separate category on Britain’s tax returns

From 2025, income from digital assets will be defined in a separate section in Britain's tax return forms. This follows amendments to the national budget, presented by the Treasury.

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ForkLog 13 16.03.2023

European Parliament approves law on EU-wide digital identity wallets

European Parliament, by 418 votes in favour, 103 against and 24 abstentions, adopted the bill on the digital identification system.

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ForkLog 14 14.03.2023

EU lawmakers set sights on regulating smart contracts

The European Parliament has adopted a data-protection bill that concerns smart contracts. The Block reports.

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ForkLog 23 13.03.2023

US rescue saves SVB and Signature Bank depositors; stablecoins narrow the depegging.

On March 13, the US Treasury, the Fed and the FDIC announced the rescue of SVB and Signature Bank — with depositors to gain access to their funds at the expense of shareholders and some holders of unsecured bonds.

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ForkLog 18 10.03.2023

Fed weighs creation of expert group for the crypto industry

The U.S. Federal Reserve (the Fed) intends to form a group of experts focused on the cryptocurrency industry. This was announced by Michael Barr, the Fed's deputy chair for supervision.

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ForkLog 14 10.03.2023

US senators urge regulators not to punish the entire crypto industry

Tightening regulation of banks serving the crypto industry could 'punish the entire sector.' The Republican senators say this in a letter to the regulators.

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ForkLog 15 10.03.2023

US proposes a 30% levy on electricity consumed by miners

The U.S. Treasury has advocated introducing an excise tax on mining companies amounting to 30% of the electricity their equipment consumes.

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ForkLog 19 10.03.2023

New York attorney general sues KuCoin over unregistered offerings

The New York attorney general’s office (OAG), led by Letitia James, filed a lawsuit against KuCoin. The cryptocurrency exchange was accused of violating securities laws by offering tokens without a license.

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ForkLog 6 08.03.2023

Thailand eases taxes for issuers of investment tokens

The Thai cabinet has cancelled corporate income tax and value-added tax for companies issuing digital tokens for investments.

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ForkLog 25 03.03.2023

US Senators Warn of Risks Linked to Crypto Custodians

Senator Cynthia Lummis and Representative Patrick McHenry have warned of rising risks to customer funds resulting from the collapse of a crypto custodian as SAB 121 is implemented by the SEC.

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