The Nigerian Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is set to implement new legislation aimed at taxing the rapidly growing crypto sector in the country. This decision was revealed by FIRS Executive Chairman Zacch Adedeji during a meeting with the National Assembly’s Finance Committees. The primary objective of this new regulation is to stimulate economic growth
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Last night at a Crypto4Harris event, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other prominent Democrats came together to express their strong support for crypto regulation. They emphasized the crucial need for regulatory clarity in shaping the future of the industry. Schumer highlighted the responsibility of Congress to enact common-sense regulations for crypto, with the goal
As the cryptocurrency industry continues to grow and evolve, there is a pressing need for clear and concise regulations to guide companies in the space. Pro-Bitcoin Democrat House Representative and lawyer Ro Khanna recently expressed his expectations for the Biden administration to release a crypto regulation roadmap in the coming weeks. These expectations stem from
Crypto exchange Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss’ recent comments regarding the “reset” of Vice President Kamala Harris’ stance on cryptocurrencies have stirred up quite a controversy in the industry. Winklevoss labeled Harris’ actions as a “scam” in a post on Friday, accusing the Federal Reserve of tightening its grip on the crypto sector. While his concerns
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Thailand) has recently introduced a Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox to foster innovation within the digital asset sector. This initiative is aimed at supporting the testing and development of services related to digital assets in a structured and regulated environment. By providing a platform for businesses to explore new and
OKX CEO, Star Xu, recently issued a warning to users about the potential risks associated with interacting with the sanctioned crypto mixer, Tornado Cash. He emphasized that deposits from sanctioned entities such as Garantex and Tornado Cash, or withdrawals to these entities, could trigger compliance risks and ultimately lead to account suspension. Xu highlighted the
The addition of options features to Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US market is a highly anticipated development. Bloomberg ETF analyst, James Seyffart, has suggested that these features could be implemented as early as the third quarter. He mentioned the final deadline for a decision from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is
Recently, the court reached a decision in the case filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Ripple, imposing a hefty fine of $125 million on the company. This ruling marks the end of a lengthy legal battle spanning over four years. Following the announcement of the fine, XRP experienced a significant price
A recent bill presented in the Senate aims to enhance the investigative powers of the US Secret Service when it comes to probing crimes related to cryptocurrency. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Chuck Grassley are leading this bipartisan initiative to address the escalating threats posed by transnational cybercriminal activities. The bill specifically targets unlicensed money-transmitting
Joey Garcia, the Director and Head of Regulatory Affairs and Public Relations at Xapo Bank, has been a key player in the evolution of cryptocurrency regulation. His journey started in 2014 when he collaborated with Wences Casares to establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in Gibraltar. Despite facing initial skepticism and resistance, Garcia’s persistence led