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The Verkhovna Rada (Supreme Council of Ukraine) passed a virtual assets law on February 17th, 2022 that allows the country’s citizens to trade Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Out of the 450 deputies, 272 voted to pass the law. In a prior bill from October of 2021, President Volodymyr Zelensky
On February 15th, Tom Emmer received a response from SEC Chair Gary Gensler, hinting that proposals for Bitcoin spot ETFs have thus far come up short of meeting standards set in the Exchange Act. Gensler notes that the regulatory body must be capable of preventing “fraudulent and manipulative acts and
De Beukelaer was the first European politician to convert his entire salary in 2022 while he puts his entire 5,500 monthly salary into Bitcoin on the first of every month. This move was in hope to raise awareness about Bitcoin and alternative monetary models, financial education and to get
News • Bitcoin • Feb 18, 2022De Beukelaer was the first European politician to convert his entire salary in 2022 while he puts his entire 5,500 monthly salary into Bitcoin on the first of every month. This move was in hope to raise awareness about Bitcoin and alternative monetary models, financial education and to get
News • Bitcoin • Feb 18, 2022The Verkhovna Rada (Supreme Council of Ukraine) passed a virtual assets law on February 17th, 2022 that allows the country’s citizens to trade Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Out of the 450 deputies, 272 voted to pass the law. In a prior bill from October of 2021, President Volodymyr Zelensky
News • Bitcoin • Feb 17, 2022On February 15th, Tom Emmer received a response from SEC Chair Gary Gensler, hinting that proposals for Bitcoin spot ETFs have thus far come up short of meeting standards set in the Exchange Act. Gensler notes that the regulatory body must be capable of preventing “fraudulent and manipulative acts and
News • Bitcoin • Feb 17, 2022Rep. Jason Powell (D-Nashville) proposed the Tennessee House Bill 2644 on February 2nd, 2022 where a county, municipality, or the state is permitted to invest in cryptocurrency, blockchains, and non-fungible tokens. The progress for allowing the use and recognition of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has been gaining more momentum recently
News • Bitcoin • Feb 11, 2022On Tuesday, February 8th, a document appeared on the Russian government’s official website that laid the basic principles for regulating cryptocurrencies. Earlier this year Russia’s central bank proposed a blanket ban on cryptocurrency use and mining on Russian territory, citing risks related to speculative trading and energy usage
News • Bitcoin • Feb 10, 2022On Wednesday’s episode of The What Bitcoin Did Podcast with Peter McCormack, Strike CEO Jack Mallers discussed Bitcoin, Lightning, and how he orange-pilled the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Their conversation centered largely on how the Bitcoin and Lightning networks serve as superior methods for escrowing and settling value, both
News • Bitcoin • Feb 10, 2022Paxful announced on February 2nd, 2022 that they have launched a Bitcoin education center in the center of El Salvador. ‘La Casa Del Bitcoin’ is an education and training center built for anyone who wants to learn or engage in opportunities within the Bitcoin space. The center will host offices
News • Bitcoin • Feb 04, 2022On Tuesday the Financial Times reported that Thailand would not be going forward with a 15% capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies. Thailand’s lawmakers announced their intent to impose the tax earlier this year, signaling that both traders and miners would need to adhere to the new rule. This move
News • Bitcoin • Feb 04, 2022