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CryptoWire News Desk: The UAE has announced a Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption on certain cryptocurrency activities, following amendments to Executive Regulations approved by the UAE Cabinet. The new decision, which will take effect on November 15, 2024, retrospectively applies

Qatar has taken a significant step in the development of its digital financial ecosystem by introducing a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets. This new framework, known as the Digital Asset Regulations 2024, allows companies to apply for licenses as

In a landmark move, Russia has officially legalized cryptocurrency mining, with President Vladimir Putin signing the new law on August 9, 2024. This decision marks a significant step in recognizing cryptocurrency mining as a legitimate industrial activity within the nation’s

India’s stance on cryptocurrency regulation appears to be evolving, with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) advocating for multi-regulator oversight in contrast to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) concerns about potential macroeconomic risks associated with private digital currencies. Documents obtained by Reuters reveal

India’s stance on cryptocurrency regulation appears to be evolving, with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) advocating for multi-regulator oversight in contrast to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) concerns about potential macroeconomic risks associated with private digital

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, and its competitor KuCoin have secured approval from India’s anti-money laundering unit. This decision comes months after both exchanges were banned for purported illegal operations. The

The Biden administration has taken a firm stance against overturning the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121), a move that has sparked controversy within the financial sector, particularly regarding its impact on crypto-related activities. In a statement issued on

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), led by Chair Gary Gensler, is intensifying its regulatory grip on the cryptocurrency market, with a series of court victories marking a significant turn in the ongoing battle between the federal watchdog and

In a bold move reflecting growing concerns over national security, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Angus King have directed a letter to key figures in the U.S. government, urging them to confront the issue of Iranian cryptocurrency mining. The missive, addressed

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has been sentenced to four months in prison on Tuesday after admitting to money laundering charges. The sentence was handed down in a US federal court in Seattle, marking