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US Stablecoin Regulation Bill Nears Final Approval from House Committee: Key Details
This week, the US House Financial Services Committee passed the proposed stablecoin bill – pushing it to the House floor for a full vote. The lawmakers in the US are aiming to finalise stablecoin regulations by August 2025.
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Crypto Assets May Gain Legal Status in Japan as Regulators Aim to Tackle Insider Trading: Report
Japan's financial regulators are reportedly revising the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to include crypto assets, aiming to submit the reformed bill to parliament by 2026 after completing their analysis. Led by the Financial Services Agency (FSA), this initiative aims to foster crypto industry growth under stringent regulatory oversight.
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FM Claims Access to WhatsApp Messages Led to Seizure of Crypto Worth Rs. 90 Crore
This week in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that encrypted communication channels are being misused for financial crimes like money laundering and tax evasion. She revealed that authorities were able to seize over Rs. 90 crores in crypto assets from a syndicate thanks to access to WhatsApp messages.
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Income Tax Bill 2025 Clarifies Virtual Digital Asset Definition, Includes NFTs: Key Details
The Income Tax Bill 2025 classifies any cryptographically generated code, number, or token representing inherent value as part of the country's VDA ecosystem.
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What is Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill and How Could It Become Law?
Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill outlines the measures needed to safeguard consumers dealing with stablecoins—cryptocurrency assets pegged to reserved assets, such as fiat currencies, to maintain price stability amid market fluctuations.
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Russia Approves Tax Bill on Cryptocurrency Transactions Amid BTC Boom: Details
Recently, the Federation Council, the Upper House of the Russian Parliament, approved a new bill that outlines the taxation framework for cryptocurrencies. This bill classifies virtual digital currencies as property.
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US Airbnb Host Hit With Rs 1.25 Lakh Electricity Bill After Guests Mine Rs 84 Lakh In Crypto
An Airbnb host in the US was forced to add 'no cryptocurrency mining' to the list of instructions after a bizarre guest experience.
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Louisiana Joins Growing List of US States that Support Crypto Mining
Riding on the crypto wave, several states in the US have started inviting businesses related to crypto mining. In the latest development, the governor of Louisiana has signed a bill to foster the growth of businesses related to crypto mining activities in the state.
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‘Huge Win for Web3’: Indian Crypto Industry Reacts as US House’ Approves FIT21 Bill
Assessing the hold that the US has over the growth of the crypto industry, commentators from the Indian Web3 community say that US’ regulatory framework for crypto could show positive results. In conversation with Gadgets360, Sharedeum co-founder and CEO Nischal Shetty noted what it means for Indian crypto enthusiasts.
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US Lawmakers Pass FIT21 Crypto Bill That May Regulate SEC’s Involvement in Sector Oversight
The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) has been approved by the US House of Representatives. With this, the US has finally joined the list of nations alongside India, Japan, and South Korea among others -- that are working on bringing the volatile and exploitable digital assets sector under regulatory oversight.
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Cryptocurrency Firms Gemini, DCG, Genesis Sued in US for Alleged $1 Billion Fraud
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday sued cryptocurrency firms Genesis Global, its parent company Digital Currency Group (DCG) and Gemini for allegedly "defrauding" investors of more than $1 billion.
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Digital Ruble Bill Signed by President Vladimir Putin Allowing Russia's Central Bank to Introduce CBDC
Vladimir Putin has signed the Digital Ruble Bill into law that clears the path for the central bank to issue its digital ruble CBDC central bank digital currency. The country's president has officially named the Bank of Russia as the sole operator for the digital ruble .
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UK Could Soon Legalise Freezing, Seizure of Crypto Assets Linked to Criminal Activities: Report
The UK Lords have reportedly passed the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill. This gives UK’s law enforcement agencies the authority to freeze and confiscate crypto assets linked to busted crimes. The approval from both of UK’s Houses will make the bill eligible to be signed into a law with the signature of King Charles attesting it.
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US Lawmakers to Vote on Cryptocurrency Bill in Coming Weeks
A key House Republican lawmaker said Tuesday that he intends to hold a committee vote on a comprehensive bill to establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency products in the coming weeks. He said he expects to put a bill forward for the panel to consider after lawmakers return to work on July 11.
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US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Prohibit Digital Dollar Testing Due to Threat to American Liberties
US Congressman Alex Mooney has proposed a law called — the Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712). A total of 14 House Republicans have chosen to co-sponsor this bill along Mooney, who states in the proposal that CBDCs are “being used by authoritarian countries right now to crack down on dissent”.
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US Stablecoin Regulation Bill Nears Final Approval from House Committee: Key Details
This week, the US House Financial Services Committee passed the proposed stablecoin bill – pushing it to the House floor for a full vote. The lawmakers in the US are aiming to finalise stablecoin regulations by August 2025.
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Crypto Assets May Gain Legal Status in Japan as Regulators Aim to Tackle Insider Trading: Report
Japan's financial regulators are reportedly revising the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to include crypto assets, aiming to submit the reformed bill to parliament by 2026 after completing their analysis. Led by the Financial Services Agency (FSA), this initiative aims to foster crypto industry growth under stringent regulatory oversight.
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FM Claims Access to WhatsApp Messages Led to Seizure of Crypto Worth Rs. 90 Crore
This week in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that encrypted communication channels are being misused for financial crimes like money laundering and tax evasion. She revealed that authorities were able to seize over Rs. 90 crores in crypto assets from a syndicate thanks to access to WhatsApp messages.
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Income Tax Bill 2025 Clarifies Virtual Digital Asset Definition, Includes NFTs: Key Details
The Income Tax Bill 2025 classifies any cryptographically generated code, number, or token representing inherent value as part of the country's VDA ecosystem.
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What is Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill and How Could It Become Law?
Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill outlines the measures needed to safeguard consumers dealing with stablecoins—cryptocurrency assets pegged to reserved assets, such as fiat currencies, to maintain price stability amid market fluctuations.
-
Russia Approves Tax Bill on Cryptocurrency Transactions Amid BTC Boom: Details
Recently, the Federation Council, the Upper House of the Russian Parliament, approved a new bill that outlines the taxation framework for cryptocurrencies. This bill classifies virtual digital currencies as property.
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US Airbnb Host Hit With Rs 1.25 Lakh Electricity Bill After Guests Mine Rs 84 Lakh In Crypto
An Airbnb host in the US was forced to add 'no cryptocurrency mining' to the list of instructions after a bizarre guest experience.
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Louisiana Joins Growing List of US States that Support Crypto Mining
Riding on the crypto wave, several states in the US have started inviting businesses related to crypto mining. In the latest development, the governor of Louisiana has signed a bill to foster the growth of businesses related to crypto mining activities in the state.
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‘Huge Win for Web3’: Indian Crypto Industry Reacts as US House’ Approves FIT21 Bill
Assessing the hold that the US has over the growth of the crypto industry, commentators from the Indian Web3 community say that US’ regulatory framework for crypto could show positive results. In conversation with Gadgets360, Sharedeum co-founder and CEO Nischal Shetty noted what it means for Indian crypto enthusiasts.
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US Lawmakers Pass FIT21 Crypto Bill That May Regulate SEC’s Involvement in Sector Oversight
The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) has been approved by the US House of Representatives. With this, the US has finally joined the list of nations alongside India, Japan, and South Korea among others -- that are working on bringing the volatile and exploitable digital assets sector under regulatory oversight.
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Cryptocurrency Firms Gemini, DCG, Genesis Sued in US for Alleged $1 Billion Fraud
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday sued cryptocurrency firms Genesis Global, its parent company Digital Currency Group (DCG) and Gemini for allegedly "defrauding" investors of more than $1 billion.
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Digital Ruble Bill Signed by President Vladimir Putin Allowing Russia's Central Bank to Introduce CBDC
Vladimir Putin has signed the Digital Ruble Bill into law that clears the path for the central bank to issue its digital ruble CBDC central bank digital currency. The country's president has officially named the Bank of Russia as the sole operator for the digital ruble .
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UK Could Soon Legalise Freezing, Seizure of Crypto Assets Linked to Criminal Activities: Report
The UK Lords have reportedly passed the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill. This gives UK’s law enforcement agencies the authority to freeze and confiscate crypto assets linked to busted crimes. The approval from both of UK’s Houses will make the bill eligible to be signed into a law with the signature of King Charles attesting it.
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US Lawmakers to Vote on Cryptocurrency Bill in Coming Weeks
A key House Republican lawmaker said Tuesday that he intends to hold a committee vote on a comprehensive bill to establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency products in the coming weeks. He said he expects to put a bill forward for the panel to consider after lawmakers return to work on July 11.
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US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Prohibit Digital Dollar Testing Due to Threat to American Liberties
US Congressman Alex Mooney has proposed a law called — the Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act (H.R. 3712). A total of 14 House Republicans have chosen to co-sponsor this bill along Mooney, who states in the proposal that CBDCs are “being used by authoritarian countries right now to crack down on dissent”.
