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Ohio's Senate Candidates Stake Out Crypto Positions

While crypto policy is unlikely to sway the outcome of Tuesday’s primary, its mindshare among the candidates augurs well for the industry’s clout in the nation’s capital.

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Regulación

What a Mining Moratorium Could Really Mean for New York’s Crypto Industry

The state's proposed two-year ban is inching closer to reality, and experts warn about its potentially chilling effect.

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Regulación

India Includes Crypto Businesses in New Rules for Cyber Security

The move is seen as a positive step that gives clarity to the crypto industry on several fronts.

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Regulación

India to Give Clarity on Tax Provision Within Two Months: Sources

The 1% tax deducted at source has been the biggest pain point in the new tax rules for India's crypto industry.

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Regulación

Brazilian Senate Plenary Approves Bill Regulating Crypto Transactions

The bill will be voted on by the Chamber of Deputies and, if approved, can be vetoed by the executive branch.

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Regulación

Panamanian Legislative Assembly’s Committee Approves Bill Regulating Crypto

The legislation must now go through two more rounds of debate before making it to the president’s desk.

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Regulación

Bahamas to Allow Citizens to Pay Taxes With Digital Assets

Residents will also be able to access digital assets with the sand dollar, the country's official digital currency.

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Finanzas

Germany's Commerzbank Applies for Local Crypto License

If the license application is accepted, the bank would be authorized to offer exchange and crypto-asset services.

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Finanzas

Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Raises Over $135M in New Funding Round

The raise brings CoinDCX's valuation to more than $2 billion, said co-founder and Chief Executive Sumit Gupta.

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Regulación

Will Biden’s Executive Order Smash Barriers to Crypto?

The digital assets industry is generally positive about the move, which could lead to a coordinated government approach to regulating crypto.

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