Russian Companies ‘Actively’ Using Crypto, Russia to Adopt 4 Relevant Laws, Official Says

Russian lawmakers intend to soon approve four bills designed to regulate various aspects of cryptocurrencies, a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament announced. Vahepeal, Russian companies are already using digital assets in cross-border settlements, the official noted. Russian Legislature to Vote

Russian Crypto Industry Queries Government About Proposed Criminal Liability for Miners

The organization representing Russia’s crypto sector has asked the government in Moscow to clarify a proposal to introduce criminal liability for “gray” miners. The draft legislation seeks to punish those who fail to report their income to the state and share

Italian Parliament Approves 26% Tax for Cryptocurrency Gains in 2023 Budget Law

The Italian Parliament has introduced a 26% capital tax on cryptocurrency gains as part of the 2023 budget law, which was approved on Dec. 29. The document also offers incentives for taxpayers to declare their cryptocurrency holdings, proposing a 3.5% aliquot

Amid High Energy Demand From Miners, Russia Mulls Building New Power Plants in Siberia

Growing electricity consumption in the crypto mining sector may require the construction of new power generation facilities in Siberia, the energy minister of Russia has acknowledged. Demand continues to increase in residential areas as well, after regional authorities abandoned a proposal

Venemaa IT-ettevõtete lobby tarkvaraekspordi krüptomaksete jaoks

Välisklientidele tarkvaralahendusi arendavad ettevõtted ärgitavad Venemaa ametivõime lubama neil krüptomakseid vastu võtta. Ettepanek on osa meetmete paketist, mille eesmärk on toetada IT eksporti, mille tööstusorganisatsioon on täitevvõimule soovitanud.…

Venemaa ja Türgi teevad koostööd kuritegevusega seotud krüptotehingute vastu võitlemisel

Venemaa ja Türgi õiguskaitse- ja õigusasutused ühendavad jõud küberkuritegevuse vastases võitluses, sealhulgas krüptovaluutade kasutamine ebaseaduslikel eesmärkidel. Koostöös lepiti kokku Venemaa peaprokuröri visiidil Ankarasse. Venemaa,…

Aruanne: Macau Discusses Bill That Proposes to Make Digital Currencies Legal Tender

Macau, one of Chinas special administrative regions, recently concluded discussing a bill that seeks to make digital currencies legal tender, aruandes on öeldud. The report also suggested that individuals who reject or refuse to accept legal tender will be fined

Nepal valmistub välja laskma digitaalset valuutat, Vajalike muudatuste eelnõud

A task force in Nepal has proposed legal changes allowing the countrys central bank to issue its own digital currency. The move comes after a study indicated that such an initiative is feasible and recommended certain provisions that would authorize the

Israel Prohibits Cash Deals for Amounts Starting as Low as $1,700

New legislation introducing tighter restrictions on payments with large sums of cash will enter into force in Israel on Monday. The goal, as stated by the countrys tax authority, is to improve the fight against organized crime, money laundering, and tax