Canadian Federal Court Rules Prime Minister Trudeau Violated Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Using Emergencies Act

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 26, 2024 | Blog News

A Canadian federal court has ruled that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau violated the nation’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms by using the Emergencies Act in 2022 to address truck drivers’ protests against COVID-19 mandates and their Bitcoin crowdfunding...

Swiss Regulator Grants Approval for Taurus to Offer Digital Asset Trading to Retail Users

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 26, 2024 | Blog News

Switzerland’s financial markets regulator, FINMA, has approved Taurus, a digital asset infrastructure provider, to open its financial services and TDX marketplace to retail users. This approval enables Taurus’ retail clients to create accounts and trade...

SEC Commissioner’s Comments Fuel Speculation on Ethereum ETF Approval

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 26, 2024 | Blog News

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, known as “Crypto Mom,” hints at a potential shift in the regulatory stance on Ethereum ETFs, suggesting a broader, more inclusive attitude towards cryptocurrency ETFs. Despite recent delays in Ethereum ETF applications,...

Billionaire Joe Lewis Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading Charges, Faces Extensive Prison Time

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 26, 2024 | Blog News

Billionaire Joe Lewis, connected to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and two counts of securities fraud in Manhattan federal court. The charges involve Lewis abusing inside information gained through...

Thai Cryptocurrency Exchanges Inform Customers About New Tax Policies

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 25, 2024 | Blog News

Cryptocurrency exchanges in Thailand are informing customers about the tax implications arising from their cryptocurrency trading activities in the country. The move comes in response to recent tax policies introduced by the Thai government to generate revenue from...

IRS Updates and Expands Digital Asset Question on Tax Forms, Adding Four Additional Forms

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 25, 2024 | Blog News

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States has modified and expanded the digital asset question on income tax forms for the 2023 tax year. The question, present on Form 1040 for reporting U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, has been revised to include the...