European Commission to Launch Digital Euro Consultations in March, Propose Bill Early Next Year

European Commission to Launch Digital Euro Consultations in March, Propose Bill Early Next YearThe executive arm of the EU is gearing up to start public consultations on the digital euro project next month. The European Commission will also prepare new legislation to establish the legal basis for the digital version of the common European fiat. A draft is expected in 2023. EU Finance Chief Announces Legislative Plan for […]

Russian Government Drafts Roadmap to Regulate, Not Ban Crypto, Report Unveils

Russian Government Drafts Roadmap to Regulate, Not Ban Crypto, Report UnveilsA roadmap on cryptocurrencies has been prepared by a number of ministries, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement agencies, Russian media reported. The document, which aims to regulate Russia’s crypto market by the end of this year, comes amid disagreements between the central bank and other government institutions about the future of decentralized digital money in […]

Russian Investors to Pass Exams Before Buying Cryptocurrencies, Draft Law Suggests

Russian Investors to Pass Exams Before Buying Cryptocurrencies, Draft Law SuggestsA new Russian law may oblige potential crypto investors to take a test before being allowed to purchase digital assets over a certain limit. The authors are also hoping to regulate cryptocurrency mining and cut access to cheap energy for those who mint coins in their homes. Bill to Bring ‘Tight Regulation’ to Crypto Industry, […]

Kosovo Seizes Hundreds of Crypto Mining Machines in Crackdown

Kosovo Seizes Hundreds of Crypto Mining Machines in CrackdownPolice in Kosovo seized another batch of over 200 mining devices as part of raids that started on Thursday. The offensive against underground crypto farms was launched after authorities in Pristina banned the power-hungry minting of digital currencies amid an energy crisis in the country. Authorities in Kosovo Confiscate Mining Hardware in Serb Majority North […]