Spain’s Tax Authorities Seek Crypto User Names and Bank Accounts The move comes after the Spanish finance ministry called the use of cryptocurrencies in organized crime a “pressing challenge.”… Read More
Liechtenstein to Avoid ‘Excessive’ Blockchain Regulation: Prime Minister Liechtenstein’s government is drafting blockchain legislation, but will not be heavy-handed, Prime Minister Adrian Hasler has told CoinDesk. … Read More
Don’t Forget the ‘Other’ Cryptocurrency Tax If cryptocurrency gains acceptance as a means of exchange, it’s sure to raise the ire of governments hungry for revenue from sales taxes.… Read More
Malta Watchdog Proposes New Blockchain Gaming Guidelines The Malta Gaming Authority has published draft regulations for digital game companies that want to use distributed ledger or blockchain platforms. … Read More
UK Financial Watchdog Warns Over Unregistered Crypto Brokerage The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority has warned investors over an unregistered brokerage that appears to be offering crypto-related derivatives.… Read More
UK Financial Watchdog Warns Over Unregistered Crypto Brokerage The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority has warned investors over an unregistered brokerage that appears to be offering crypto-related derivatives.… Read More
Blockchain Tops 2017 Fintech Enquiries, Says Swiss Finance Regulator Enquiries around blockchain, cryptocurrency and ICOs in Switzerland have increased significantly, according the country’s financial regulator, FINMA.… Read More
EU Markets Watchdog Toughens Rules on Crypto Derivatives The EU markets watchdog has agreed a temporarily change in the leverage limts for cryptocurrency derivative contracts in the region.… Read More
UK Government Minister Calls for ‘Proportionate’ Crypto Rules John Glen, the U.K. minister who oversees the financial sector, says regulation could lead to “a stable, flourishing” crypto exchange in London.… Read More
Ireland’s Finance Department Plans Blockchain Working Group Ireland’s Department of Finance has proposed the creation of a blockchain working group to help form cohesive regulation across government agencies.… Read More