The Financial Services Agency has released its tax reform requests for fiscal year 2025, highlighting the need to consider the tax treatment of virtual currency transactions as financial assets. This marks the first time virtual currencies are mentioned in such requests. Industry groups have long called for changes to the tax system for virtual currencies, […]
Nigerian Civil Society Groups Praise Crypto Tax Proposal
A coalition of Nigerian civil society organizations has applauded the plan by Zacch Adedeji, head of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, to include cryptocurrencies in the tax system. The CSOs believe this move will boost confidence in the crypto market and attract foreign investors. The CSOs believe a regulatory framework specifically designed for cryptocurrency trading […]
New Proposal to Update WordCamp Budget Guidelines to Attract New Attendees
Automattic-sponsored Global Community Team Programs Manager Rocio Valdivia has published a proposal to allocate a portion of the WordPress Events/WordCamp budget solely for marketing and advertising. This change aims to attract more newcomers to WordPress events. Rocio Valdivia explained, “The Community Team’s goal for upcoming events is to warmly welcome more …
Coinbase Challenges CFTC Proposal, Advocates for Balanced Regulation of Event Contracts
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal has raised concerns on social media regarding the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) proposed rule to ban certain event contracts. Coinbase has also formally responded to the proposal, urging the CFTC to reconsider its stance, which the company argues could stifle innovation in the prediction markets. Coinbase Urges CFTC […]
KIP Protocol’s $10m DAO Proposal Approved to Transform Education for 250 Million Students Globally
PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, 7 August 2024 – KIP Protocol, the Web3 base layer for AI, announces the unanimous approval of its OCP-12 DAO proposal. This landmark decision allocates $ 10 million to KIP Protocol to reshape education through AI and Web3 technologies. In a strategic collaboration with Open Campus, KIP Protocol aims to impact …