In our “Legal” section, we cover regulations, compliance issues, and legal developments related to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Here you will find information about crypto laws, government policies, and the regulatory landscape affecting digital assets. Read the “Legal” section on ForkNews to stay informed about the legal side of the crypto industry.
The Securities and Commodity Futures Commission (SFC), Hong Kong's financial regulator, said on Friday it will close cryptocurrency exchanges that operate in Asia's financial market without a license or violate local securities laws.
The Indian Tax Department is looking for investors who do not pay taxes on profits from digital currency transactions.
Cryptocurrency in Australia is officially legalized after the Australian Taxation Office voiced its dissatisfaction that the budget is being bypassed by tax revenues from transactions with bitcoin.
On Friday, the state's Securities and Exchange Commission issued its fourth cease-and-desist order in a month regarding cryptocurrencies.
Consumers should be wary of cryptocurrency retirement accounts that purport to be approved by the Internal Revenue Service, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) warns.
We continue the series of publications on the legal status of cryptocurrencies in the EU zone. Today the object of our research is Greece. A country that will very soon be chosen for so-called bitcoin tourism.
Finance Minister Kim Doong-yong said the government has no plans to close exchanges, refuting controversial comments from government officials in South Korea, the flagship cryptocurrency market, and reassuring investors.
Last week, the Hawaii Senate introduced two bills with the overall focus of defining and including cryptocurrency under the Domestic Remittance Act.
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