MiCA

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses how India’s new crypto tax law, which will impose a 30% capital gains tax, could impact the country’s local Web 3 scene and possibly create a “brain drain.” Plus, a conversation about the EU’s MiCA bill and its implications for the European crypto industry. 

Mar 25, 2022

Policy

The EU's landmark legislative package for governing crypto assets is moving on to the next stage of negotiations without the divisive provision seeking to restrict the use of proof-of-work crypto.

By Sandali HandagamaMar 25, 2022

Policy

Lawmakers will make a final call on banning Bitcoin-style validation and consider how to treat decentralized finance.

By Jack SchicklerMar 24, 2022

Policy

EU parliamentarians that supported the controversial provision seeking to limit proof-of-work crypto could make one last stand if the MiCA draft goes for a full parliamentary vote.

By Sandali HandagamaMar 23, 2022

Policy

The symbolism of U.S. President Joe Biden signing last week’s directive may have more of an impact than the practical effects.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 15, 2022

Policy

The proposed MiCA framework was voted through without a contentious provision seeking to limit the use of proof-of-work crypto.

By Sandali HandagamaMar 14, 2022

Markets

The cryptocurrency was little changed Monday and is up 2% over the past week.

By Brian EvansMar 14, 2022

Markets

Draft regulation also requires businesses offering crypto services in the EU to have a base in the bloc, Cinco Dias reports.

By Jamie CrawleyJun 25, 2021

Policy

The Financial Action Task Force addressed DeFi and NFTs in its new proposed draft guidance, but its new definitions might be extremely broad.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 30, 2021