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India's Tax Department Is Sending Notices to Crypto Investors

The chairman of India's Central Board of Direct Tax says the agency is sending notices to crypto investors that haven't declared their gains.

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Korean Exchange Bithumb Is Accepting New Users Again

Bithumb is now accepting new investor registrations after a successful integration of "know-your-customer" procedures.

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Japanese Regulators to Increase Crypto Exchange Inspections

Following a notable hack, Japanese regulators are moving to increase the frequency of on-site cryptocurrency exchange inspections.

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Singapore Deputy PM: 'No Strong Case to Ban Cryptocurrency Trading'

Responding to lawmakers' questions, Singapore's deputy prime minister has said there's "no strong case" to ban cryptocurrency trading in the country.

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Taiwan Official: Government Should Prepare for Crypto Collapse

A senior official from Taiwan's executive branch has cautioned on the potential impact of cryptocurrencies on the island's financial stability.

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Singapore Lawmakers Question Prime Minister Over Crypto Regulation

Members of Singapore's parliament have asked if the government will reconsider the country's stance on cryptocurrency regulation.

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Report: China Cutting Access to Overseas Crypto Trading

Chinese regulators are stepping up a crackdown that began last year on websites for cryptocurrency trading and investing, according to local reports.

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Philippines Investigates Crypto Firm over Use of Politician's Name

The Philippines' Department of Justice has ordered an investigation over the alleged misrepresentation of the senate president by a crypto firm.

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Regulators Probe Coincheck's Hack Compensation Claims

Japan's Financial Services Agency is conducting an on-site inspection at Coincheck to see if it can afford to compensate victims of its recent hack.

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South Korea Won't Ban Crypto Trading, Says Minister

South Korea does not intend to "ban or suppress" cryptocurrency trading, the country's finance minister said today.

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