Tag: Bitcoin Regulation
Kansas Commission: Political Candidates Cannot Accept Bitcoin
A government ethics body in Kansas is advising political candidates to not accept bitcoin.
New guidance from the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission indicates that election...
As Bitcoin Price Hits Record Highs, Australia’s Government Considers Digital Currencies and Tax Implications
As bitcoin’s valued soared to record heights over the weekend, the Australian government heard evidence on digital currencies and its tax implications.
On Saturday, bitcoin’s...
Kazakhstan Following Russia’s Lead with Own Cryptocurrency
Kazakhstan has become the latest country to show an intention of creating its own fiat-based digital asset, following in the footsteps of its former Soviet...
Australia’s Bitcoin Regulation Bill Gets the Green Light
Australian authorities are making progress with revisions to the AML/CTF bill which will include bitcoin exchanges under the scope of Australian legislation for the...
India Central Bank ‘In Process’ of Making Bitcoin Regulation, Withholds Details
India has refused to comment on its progress with cryptocurrency regulation, only appearing to confirm that official plans were “in progress.”
Reports by local news outlet Economic...
Mastercard CEO Attacks Bitcoin, Finds Solace in Government-Backed Cryptos
Ajay Banga, CEO of Mastercard, has leveled a scathing attack on any and all cryptocurrencies that are not government mandated, calling them “junk”.
Digital currencies are...