The road to crypto regulation
From www.icaew.com: (UK context) The Financial Conduct Authority plans to regulate the cryptoasset sector in the UK and is seeking industry feedback as UK … read more
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Google Play, Apple App Store apps caught stealing crypto wallets
From www.bleepingcomputer.com: Android and iOS apps available on Google Play and the Apple App Store have been found to contain a malicious SDK known … read more
Blockchain Bites: Memecoin Mayhem: Trump’s $TRUMP Token Turmoil..
From piperalderman.com.au: Donald Trump launched the $TRUMP token, a memecoin on the Solana blockchain, aiming to commemorate his legacy, while concerns about market manipulation … read more
Taxation of digital assets
From www.accountingtoday.com: (US context) The IRS continues to address the taxation of digital assets, treating them similarly to other property, and has focused on … read more
President Trump’s Digital Assets Policy
From www.investmentlawwatch.com: On January 23, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at reforming the digital asset regulatory landscape, promoting responsible growth in … read more
Blockchain Bites: Hot pursuit of cold cash: Celsius serving clawback..
From piperalderman.com.au: Celsius has begun serving clawback actions to Australian customers, targeting those who withdrew funds prior to the company’s bankruptcy in July 2022. … read more
Cryptocurrency ATMs around Canberra
From www.abc.net.au: The Canberra region has approximately 39 cryptocurrency ATMs, allowing users to buy and sell digital currencies like Bitcoin, often through cash or … read more
Blockchain Bites: UK clarifies staking not a scheme..
From piperalderman.com.au: The UK Treasury clarified that “qualifying cryptoasset staking” is not classified as a collective investment scheme, reducing regulatory burdens for blockchain staking … read more
Cryptocurrency Law in Australia
From mdl.com.au: Cryptocurrency is not considered legal tender in Australia but is legal to buy, sell, and use, treated primarily as an asset under … read more
Bitcoin ends 2024 as the seventh largest global asset
From www.ifa.com.au: Bitcoin concluded 2024 as the seventh largest global asset following a rally that exceeded 120%, with its market capitalization exceeding $2 trillion. … read more
Dimon: Crypto primarily used by criminals
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, criticised Bitcoin in a CBS News interview, labeling it a “decentralized Ponzi scheme” primarily used by criminals for activities … read more
Pastor saw “dream” crypto project, indicted for fraud
From www.bleepingcomputer.com: Pastor Francier Obando Pinillo from Pasco, Washington, has been indicted on 26 counts of fraud for leading a cryptocurrency scam known as … read more
TLDR: 2025 crypto predications round-up
From piperalderman.com.au: Predictions for the cryptocurrency landscape in 2025 emphasize increased institutional adoption and recognition as a strategic reserve asset.
Key trends include significant … read more
Austrac Suspicious Activity lists – Digital Currency
From sophiegrace.com.au: AUSTRAC has issued new sector-specific indicators to identify suspicious activities related to money laundering and terrorism financing in digital currency exchanges.
These … read more
Why the ATO non-binding web guidance is “toilet paper”
From cadenalegal.com.au: The ATO has been issuing non-binding web guidance, leading to concerns among tax professionals about its reliability for interpreting complex tax laws. … read more