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Spain Working on Bill to Force Crypto Holders to Disclose Assets, Gains

The planned bill comes as part of broader legislation aimed at cracking down on tax fraud, a government spokesperson said.

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Regulación

Blockchain Proposals Move to US House in Consumer Tech Bill

The Consumer Safety Technology Act will now be debated in the House of Representatives.

U.S. Capitol building

Regulación

Cryptocurrencies Have 'No Way' to Comply With US Anti-Encryption Bills

U.S. Senate bills meant to crack down on encryption could have negative effects for privacy-oriented tech, including cryptocurrencies, entrepreneurs and critics say.

Sen. Lindsey Graham is one of three sponsors  of the LAED Act and the main sponsor of the EARN IT Act. (Sen. Graham's website/Youtube)

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Russia Considering Draconian Rules for Illegal Crypto Operations

Harsh new rules for using and issuing digital assets without a license might soon become law in Russia.

Russian State Duma

Mercados

US Lawmaker Proposes Legislative Groundwork for National Blockchain Strategy

A new bill in Congress asks the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to consider a national blockchain strategy.

“The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has made it clear that we need to maintain American leadership in technology,” said Rep. Brett Guthrie. (Credit: Office of Rep. Guthrie)

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Bank of Russia Says New Digital Assets Bill Will Outlaw Crypto Trading, Issuance

The central bank is in favor of digital securities, but maintains cryptocurrencies shouldn't be allowed in Russia.

Elvira Nabiullina, governor of the Bank of Russia.

Mercados

Hawaiian Bill Would Let Banks Act as Crypto Custodians

Hawaiian lawmakers have submitted a bill that allows banks to provide custody for digital assets.

Hawaii's bill would green-light banks as crypto custodians. But it doesn't solve the double-reserve problem that pushed Coinbase out in 2017. Credit: Shutterstock

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New Law May Encourage German Banks to Offer Crypto Services From 2020

With the passing of new legislation, banks in Germany may soon feel more confident to offer direct sales and custody of crypto assets.

The chambers of Germany's parliament in Berlin.

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Swiss Government Moves to Remove Legal Barriers for Blockchain Development

The Swiss Federal Council has adopted a revised proposal to remove legal hurdles still holding up blockchain innovation, and will pass the legislation to the parliament.

Swiss parliament building (Shutterstock)

Regulación

Ukraine Plans to Tax Crypto Gains at Low 5% Rate (for a While, Anyway)

A draft bill setting out how crypto-related income should be taxed in Ukraine would tax gains at 5 percent for the first five years if passed.

Verkhovna Rada building in Kyiv, Ukraine