The ruling party of South Korea is, once again, considering the postponement of the enactment of crypto-specific taxes, as this could influence public opinion towards the government. The party aims to implement these taxation rules by 2028, citing a lack of necessary regulations and institutional infrastructure as the primary reasons for this measure. South Korea […]
The Russian Ministry of Finance has proposed permitting digital currency trading for a select group of qualified investors on licensed exchanges like the Moscow Exchange and St. Petersburg Exchange. Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Financial Market Committee, believes Russia’s largest exchanges are prepared to handle cryptocurrency transactions. He emphasized that once legal conditions […]
A Nigerian information technology agency is considering plans to develop a domestic blockchain to enhance national security and protect citizens’ data. A proponent of a locally developed blockchain argues that such a protocol would likely ensure compliance with Nigerian laws and allow the country greater control over its data. Domestic Blockchain Seen as Boosting Government […]
Kraken, one of the oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, is considering a final funding round ahead of a possible initial public offering (IPO) as soon as next year, according to Bloomberg. This move follows renewed interest from investors during the current digital-asset market rally and a perceived easing of U.S. regulatory scrutiny. Kraken Eyes IPO Bloomberg sources […]
Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek has stated that there are no current plans to impose taxes on profits from cryptocurrencies. However, he mentioned that the government is considering implementing a “very limited” transaction tax on these assets, though the specifics have not been determined. This statement was made to clarify earlier reports by […]