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Where Is Crypto Legal? This Map Can Help
Use the map below to see where crypto is legal and where it’s banned. Tap or hover to see specific regulations about taxation, anti-money laundering laws, and counter-financing of terrorism laws. Use the searchable table at the bottom of the article to find more information. Data comes from various sources, including the Global Legal Research Directorate at the Law...
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Which Countries Allow Crypto and Which Ones Ban It?
Cryptocurrencies aren’t legal everywhere. Some countries ban it outright, while others have a variety of regulations in place. In some places, it’s partially banned. Go inside the world of crypto legality with LX News storyteller Peter Hull.
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Bitcoin Drops as Much as 17%, Falling Below $23,000 as $200 Billion Wiped Off Crypto Market Over the Weekend
Factors including rampant inflation and an imminent interest rate hike from the U.S. Federal Reserve, along with an issue at Celsius, are behind the sell-off.
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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrencies
Wide-ranging legislation unveiled Tuesday would regulate cryptocurrencies and other digital assets following a series of high-profile busts and failures.
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Bitcoin ‘Went to the Moon.' Now Its Miners Wrestle Over How to Help the Earth
The cryptocurrency industry, which has rocketed upwards in value in recent years, faces growing calls to ditch fossil fuels and go green.
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One in Five Adults Has Invested in, Traded Or Used Cryptocurrency, NBC News Poll Shows
One in five Americans has invested in, traded or otherwise used cryptocurrency, a new NBC News polls shows.
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Bitcoin Swindler Makes Off with $17,000 Watch
When Robert Nevarez walked away from the exchange with a man claiming to be the brother of the buyer of his $17,000 watch, he thought all had gone well. That was until he drove home and realized the promised Bitcoin payment had come through. Vikki Vargas reports March 30, 2022.
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Brea Police Seek ‘Mr. Flashy Shoes' in Bitcoin Swindle for $17,000 Watch
Police are looking for a man at the center of a Bitcoin swindle who was wearing some flashy Converse Comme des Garçons shoes and driving a high-end Mercedes-Benz when he showed up to buy a $17,000 Hublot watch.
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Crypto Firms Face an Uncertain Future in the UK. Now a Key Deadline Has Been Extended
A select few firms, including Revolut and Copper, will be allowed to continue trading after a temporary register closes Friday, the FCA said.
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Thinking About Buying Crypto? Here's What You Need to Know
There are thousands of cryptocurrencies on the market today. Here’s what you need to know before you buy crypto.
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Crypto Hackers Steal Over $615 Million From Network That Runs Popular Game Axie Infinity
Ronin Network said in a blog post on Tuesday that it lost around $615 million in USDC and ethereum.
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Britain Will Reveal Crypto Regulation Plans in Coming Weeks, Sources Say
British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a new regulatory regime for crypto in the coming weeks, sources tell CNBC.
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Exxon Is Mining Bitcoin in North Dakota as Part of Its Plan to Slash Emissions
ExxonMobil has been working with Denver-based Crusoe Energy Systems to mine bitcoin in North Dakota.
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Russia Is Considering Selling Its Oil and Gas for Bitcoin as Sanctions Intensify From the West
Russia might accept bitcoin as payment for its oil and gas exports as Western countries stiffen their sanctions on Moscow.
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‘A Total Disaster': Crypto Firms Face Being Booted From the UK as a Key Deadline Approaches
Several companies, including Revolut and Copper, could soon be forced to wind down their crypto activities in Britain.
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There's a Tricky Cryptocurrency Question on Your Tax Return. ‘You're Playing With Fire If You Don't Report It.'
The IRS has issued a warning about how to answer the cryptocurrency question on the front page of your tax return. Here’s how to respond correctly.
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Ukrainian Refugee Flees to Poland With $2,000 in Bitcoin on a USB Drive
Nearly a quarter of Ukraine’s population has been forced from their homes in the last four weeks. Many have turned to cryptocurrency.
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Crypto Investor Katie Haun Raises $1.5 Billion, the Largest Debut Fund Ever by a Female VC
After a surprise departure from Andreessen Horowitz, crypto investor Katie Haun has raised $1.5 billion for her new firm, Haun Ventures.
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UK Watchdog Puts 50 Crypto Companies on Notice Over ‘Misleading' Ads
The U.K. Advertising Standards Authority has told more than 50 crypto firms to make sure they are in compliance with the rules.
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Accused Bitcoin Launderers in Plea Talks With Prosecutors, Court Documents Say
Netflix plans a series about accused bitcoin launderers Heather Morgan and her husband, who allegedly tried to hide the souce of cryptocurrency worth billions.