Bank of Russia introduces strict account requirements in amended digital ruble rules
Russia’s monetary authority has updated the rules for opening digital ruble accounts, and the end result is a complicated procedure…
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Luxembourg Allows Retail Investment Funds Limited Crypto Exposure Under New Rules
UCITS funds can now gain up to 10% crypto exposure through ETFs and ETPs.Direct crypto holdings are still not allowed,…
Russia arrests a man for transferring cryptocurrency to Ukraine
A young man has been arrested in Russia for transferring a large amount of money in cryptocurrency to Ukraine, still…
Brazil Prepares to Tax Cryptocurrency Flows
The Ministry of Finance will put a decree that equates cryptocurrency transactions to foreign currency exchanges to public consultation, a…
Vietnam to tax crypto like stocks with 0.1% trading levy: Report
Vietnam is preparing to introduce a tax framework for cryptocurrency transactions that would align digital assets with securities trading, according…
Crypto Market Bill Nears Key Phase as White House Sets Feb 10 Meeting to Reach Deal
Crypto market bill discussions between crypto firms and banks are set to continue next Tuesday. This comes as White House…
CFTC Expands Crypto Collateral Pilot to Include National Trust Bank Stablecoins
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) expanded its digital asset collateral framework on February 6. This update explicitly authorizes…
EACC head promotes AI, blockchain tech to African anti-corruption commissions
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has urged African anti-corruption and oversight institutions to strengthen the use of digital technologies,…
EU 20th Sanctions Package Explained and What It Means for Crypto
The European Commission has presented its 20th round of sanctions against Russia, which will target cryptocurrency platforms and digital assets.…
Previewing policy at Consensus Hong Kong 2026: State of Crypto
CoinDesk is hosting its second annual Consensus Hong Kong conference, and as always, we’ll have a number of policy-focused sessions.…