The most recent European Union sanctions against the Kremlin prohibit Eurozone operators from engaging with crypto asset providers that facilitate transactions supporting Russia’s defence-industrial base. Additionally, the new sanctions regime forbids Eurozone operators from utilizing the Russian-developed System for Transfer of Financial Messages (SPFS). These restrictive measures also focus on tankers associated with “Putin’s dark […]
Tanzania Targets Crypto Traders With Proposed Income Tax Act Amendment
Tanzania plans to amend its Income Tax Act to tax crypto trades. The proposal includes a three per cent withholding tax on income from digital asset transactions. Digital platform owners or facilitators of digital asset transfers will act as withholding agents. Foreign citizens operating such platforms must register under Tanzania’s Simplified Tax Regime. The government […]
Paradigm Secures $850 Million for Third Crypto Fund, Targets Early-Stage Projects
On June 13, the leading San Francisco-based crypto-focused venture capital firm Paradigm revealed it has secured its third fund, totaling $ 850 million, aimed at early-stage crypto projects. Paradigm Announces $ 850 Million Fund Established in 2018 by Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam and ex-Sequoia partner Matt Huang, Paradigm ranks among the leading crypto …
UBS Raises Gold Price Targets, TRUMP Coin Hits All-Time High, and More — Week in Review
UBS has raised its gold price forecast from rising central bank demand and geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, the meme coin TRUMP surged over 30% in 24 hours after former President Trump’s appearance at the Libertarian National Convention, marking a 98,352.40% increase over the last year. President Biden faces a deadline to veto or sign a resolution […]
Canada’s Tax Agency Targets $40M in Uncollected Crypto Taxes as Trudeau Seeks Major Capital Gains Hike
Based on a report by the National Post, Canada’s Revenue Agency (CRA) is actively searching for uncollected taxes on cryptocurrencies. The agency estimates that there is nearly $ 40 million in undeclared taxes related to digital currencies. Concurrently, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is proposing an increase in capital gains taxes from 50% to 66% …