Updates on Bitcoin laws, government policies, and regulatory changes that impact the digital asset's landscape.
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France is weighing several changes to digital asset taxation and reporting requirements, but the proposed measures remain uncertain as lawmakers debate the 2027 budget.
ESMA backs self-custody protections but proposes tighter oversight for crypto platforms that connect users to decentralized finance protocols.
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Sberbank will initially offer bitcoin, ether and USDT through its existing banking and investment platforms, with services launching on December 1.
The new product target three times the daily move of Bitcoin futures, but investors must wait for their registration statements to take effect before trading.
The proposal would require advisers to justify self-custody and implement strict controls, including multi-person transfer approval and cybersecurity reviews.
Peirce’s exit leaves the SEC with only two commissioners as the agency continues shaping rules for digital assets and tokenized securities.
The legislation would require quarterly proof-of-reserve reports, independent audits and public disclosure of the government’s bitcoin holdings.
The 600-page bill would have expanded the CFTC’s role and clarified when digital assets are treated as securities or commodities.
The revised bill would give state attorneys general new power to enforce digital asset ethics rules and sue exchanges.
The proposed bank would not accept deposits or make loans, instead focusing on federally supervised custody and fiduciary services for digital assets.
Peach buyers will face a CHF500 transaction cap and 6% premium limit, while only certain sellers can list bitcoin during the appeal.
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Investors get a 2.5 million won tax-free allowance, while exchanges and traders must prepare for new reporting and record-keeping requirements.
The bill needs Democratic votes in the Senate, where ethics concerns and proposed conflict-of-interest safeguards have become key sticking points.
The change is expected to boost liquidity, ease large institutional hedging strategies, and create more consistent trading across major exchanges.
Alaska's new strict rules cap Bitcoin ATM transactions at $1,000 a day, require ID checks, fraud warnings, and refunds for eligible scam victims.
Users in several EU countries will see some Binance services limited from July 1, though the exchange says customer assets remain safe.
Illinois’ 0.2% digital assets tax takes effect January 1, 2027, with brokers required to register, keep records, and file monthly reports.
Delaware’s proposal would require all digital asset kiosks to be removed within 90 days and could force operators to refund scam victims.
The bill would place bitcoin oversight under the CFTC, while key disputes over stablecoin rewards and DeFi protections remain unresolved.
Nasdaq’s QBTC options are cash-settled and track a real-time bitcoin index updated every 200 milliseconds from major exchanges.
Bitcoin Depot’s revenue fell nearly 50% in Q1 2026 as stricter regulations and fraud concerns drove users away from Bitcoin ATMs.
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A draft law required %25 tax on digital asset gains, and detailed self-reporting of bitcoin holdings, and 300+ public comments failed to secure major changes.
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At a Florida forum, he urged clearer digital asset rules, backed Treasury chief Scott Bessent and joked critics should move to El Salvador.
The 35-member panel will also examine DeFi, tokenization, AI in trading, and stablecoin policy amid debate over the proposed CLARITY Act.
