\n

Working under the laws and regulations, workers with the required permits are allowed to import and commercialize digital mining equipment. Additionally, they can provide cloud mining services and offer hosting services for digital mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this process isn't guaranteed, so some people decide to work behind the law and create these illegal mining rigs to bypass the regulations. Sunacrip isn't against cryptocurrencies at all but, when you bypass the law and put the burden on the citizen's power there is obviously backlash.<\/p>\n","post_title":"100s Of Bitcoin Miners Seized By Venezuelan Authorities","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bitcoin-miners-seized-by-venezuelan-authorities","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:50","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1601","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Although mining bitcoin is completely legal in Venezuela, it requires permits from Sunacrip to protect the National Electric System from overload due to the intensive energy consumption these rigs require.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working under the laws and regulations, workers with the required permits are allowed to import and commercialize digital mining equipment. Additionally, they can provide cloud mining services and offer hosting services for digital mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this process isn't guaranteed, so some people decide to work behind the law and create these illegal mining rigs to bypass the regulations. Sunacrip isn't against cryptocurrencies at all but, when you bypass the law and put the burden on the citizen's power there is obviously backlash.<\/p>\n","post_title":"100s Of Bitcoin Miners Seized By Venezuelan Authorities","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bitcoin-miners-seized-by-venezuelan-authorities","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:50","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1601","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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Dipcpnb offical<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Although mining bitcoin is completely legal in Venezuela, it requires permits from Sunacrip to protect the National Electric System from overload due to the intensive energy consumption these rigs require.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working under the laws and regulations, workers with the required permits are allowed to import and commercialize digital mining equipment. Additionally, they can provide cloud mining services and offer hosting services for digital mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this process isn't guaranteed, so some people decide to work behind the law and create these illegal mining rigs to bypass the regulations. Sunacrip isn't against cryptocurrencies at all but, when you bypass the law and put the burden on the citizen's power there is obviously backlash.<\/p>\n","post_title":"100s Of Bitcoin Miners Seized By Venezuelan Authorities","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bitcoin-miners-seized-by-venezuelan-authorities","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:50","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1601","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Dipcpnb offical<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Although mining bitcoin is completely legal in Venezuela, it requires permits from Sunacrip to protect the National Electric System from overload due to the intensive energy consumption these rigs require.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working under the laws and regulations, workers with the required permits are allowed to import and commercialize digital mining equipment. Additionally, they can provide cloud mining services and offer hosting services for digital mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this process isn't guaranteed, so some people decide to work behind the law and create these illegal mining rigs to bypass the regulations. Sunacrip isn't against cryptocurrencies at all but, when you bypass the law and put the burden on the citizen's power there is obviously backlash.<\/p>\n","post_title":"100s Of Bitcoin Miners Seized By Venezuelan Authorities","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bitcoin-miners-seized-by-venezuelan-authorities","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:50","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1601","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Dipcpnb offical<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Although mining bitcoin is completely legal in Venezuela, it requires permits from Sunacrip to protect the National Electric System from overload due to the intensive energy consumption these rigs require.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working under the laws and regulations, workers with the required permits are allowed to import and commercialize digital mining equipment. Additionally, they can provide cloud mining services and offer hosting services for digital mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this process isn't guaranteed, so some people decide to work behind the law and create these illegal mining rigs to bypass the regulations. Sunacrip isn't against cryptocurrencies at all but, when you bypass the law and put the burden on the citizen's power there is obviously backlash.<\/p>\n","post_title":"100s Of Bitcoin Miners Seized By Venezuelan Authorities","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bitcoin-miners-seized-by-venezuelan-authorities","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:50","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1601","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Dipcpnb offical<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Although mining bitcoin is completely legal in Venezuela, it requires permits from Sunacrip to protect the National Electric System from overload due to the intensive energy consumption these rigs require.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working under the laws and regulations, workers with the required permits are allowed to import and commercialize digital mining equipment. Additionally, they can provide cloud mining services and offer hosting services for digital mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this process isn't guaranteed, so some people decide to work behind the law and create these illegal mining rigs to bypass the regulations. Sunacrip isn't against cryptocurrencies at all but, when you bypass the law and put the burden on the citizen's power there is obviously backlash.<\/p>\n","post_title":"100s Of Bitcoin Miners Seized By Venezuelan Authorities","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bitcoin-miners-seized-by-venezuelan-authorities","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:50","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1601","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Dipcpnb offical<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Although mining bitcoin is completely legal in Venezuela, it requires permits from Sunacrip to protect the National Electric System from overload due to the intensive energy consumption these rigs require.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working under the laws and regulations, workers with the required permits are allowed to import and commercialize digital mining equipment. Additionally, they can provide cloud mining services and offer hosting services for digital mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this process isn't guaranteed, so some people decide to work behind the law and create these illegal mining rigs to bypass the regulations. Sunacrip isn't against cryptocurrencies at all but, when you bypass the law and put the burden on the citizen's power there is obviously backlash.<\/p>\n","post_title":"100s Of Bitcoin Miners Seized By Venezuelan Authorities","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bitcoin-miners-seized-by-venezuelan-authorities","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:50","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1601","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Dipcpnb offical<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Although mining bitcoin is completely legal in Venezuela, it requires permits from Sunacrip to protect the National Electric System from overload due to the intensive energy consumption these rigs require.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working under the laws and regulations, workers with the required permits are allowed to import and commercialize digital mining equipment. Additionally, they can provide cloud mining services and offer hosting services for digital mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this process isn't guaranteed, so some people decide to work behind the law and create these illegal mining rigs to bypass the regulations. Sunacrip isn't against cryptocurrencies at all but, when you bypass the law and put the burden on the citizen's power there is obviously backlash.<\/p>\n","post_title":"100s Of Bitcoin Miners Seized By Venezuelan Authorities","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bitcoin-miners-seized-by-venezuelan-authorities","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:50","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=1601","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n
\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Subscribe To Our Newsletter

By subscribing, you agree with our privacy and terms.

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\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Subscribe To Our Newsletter

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\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most Read

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

By subscribing, you agree with our privacy and terms.

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\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most Read

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

By subscribing, you agree with our privacy and terms.

Follow The Distributed

ADVERTISEMENT
\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most Read

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

By subscribing, you agree with our privacy and terms.

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ADVERTISEMENT
\n
\"\"
Source: Change.org<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

With an estimated 20 million investors affected by the change in India, the petition has become popular on Change.org with over 25,000 signatures at the moment, with a large amount of these investors actively involved in the development of various cryptocurrency projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Source: Change.org<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Subscribe To Our Newsletter

By subscribing, you agree with our privacy and terms.

Follow The Distributed

ADVERTISEMENT
\n

People were quick to react to the news, sparking a petition<\/a> against the major tax increase, \"Government of India: Introduce Reasonable Crypto Tax Policies\". <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated 20 million investors affected by the change in India, the petition has become popular on Change.org with over 25,000 signatures at the moment, with a large amount of these investors actively involved in the development of various cryptocurrency projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Source: Change.org<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Subscribe To Our Newsletter

By subscribing, you agree with our privacy and terms.

Follow The Distributed

ADVERTISEMENT
\n

After the introduction of a 30% tax<\/a> on Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets was introduced in India, the government comes closer to legalization and regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People were quick to react to the news, sparking a petition<\/a> against the major tax increase, \"Government of India: Introduce Reasonable Crypto Tax Policies\". <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated 20 million investors affected by the change in India, the petition has become popular on Change.org with over 25,000 signatures at the moment, with a large amount of these investors actively involved in the development of various cryptocurrency projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Source: Change.org<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Subscribe To Our Newsletter

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\n

The statistics offer a snapshot of how widespread cryptocurrency investing has become in Russia being the\u00a0third-biggest<\/a>\u00a0Bitcoin miner in the world, as officials at the central bank push for a blanket ban on the local industry, while the government pursues a softer approach.((https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-02-01\/russia-values-local-crypto-market-at-200-billion-as-rules-near))\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Russians Own 12% Of The Worlds Cryptocurrencies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"russians-own-12-of-the-worlds-cryptocurrencies","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2023-04-30 21:39:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-30 11:39:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3439","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3359,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-03 22:28:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:28:27","post_content":"\n

After the introduction of a 30% tax<\/a> on Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets was introduced in India, the government comes closer to legalization and regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People were quick to react to the news, sparking a petition<\/a> against the major tax increase, \"Government of India: Introduce Reasonable Crypto Tax Policies\". <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated 20 million investors affected by the change in India, the petition has become popular on Change.org with over 25,000 signatures at the moment, with a large amount of these investors actively involved in the development of various cryptocurrency projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Source: Change.org<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Follow The Distributed

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\n

\u201cRussians really do have a lot of money in cryptocurrency, but it\u2019s hard to value the true amount...many people are using cash, derivative instruments, or have two passports and can open a crypto wallet in someone else\u2019s name.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Alexander Filatov, Co-Founder and CEO of TON Labs<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The statistics offer a snapshot of how widespread cryptocurrency investing has become in Russia being the\u00a0third-biggest<\/a>\u00a0Bitcoin miner in the world, as officials at the central bank push for a blanket ban on the local industry, while the government pursues a softer approach.((https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-02-01\/russia-values-local-crypto-market-at-200-billion-as-rules-near))\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Russians Own 12% Of The Worlds Cryptocurrencies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"russians-own-12-of-the-worlds-cryptocurrencies","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2023-04-30 21:39:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-30 11:39:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3439","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3359,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-03 22:28:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:28:27","post_content":"\n

After the introduction of a 30% tax<\/a> on Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets was introduced in India, the government comes closer to legalization and regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People were quick to react to the news, sparking a petition<\/a> against the major tax increase, \"Government of India: Introduce Reasonable Crypto Tax Policies\". <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated 20 million investors affected by the change in India, the petition has become popular on Change.org with over 25,000 signatures at the moment, with a large amount of these investors actively involved in the development of various cryptocurrency projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Source: Change.org<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

The data comes after the Russian government had decided to regulate<\/a> rather than ban cryptocurrencies. The analysis will help articulate an overview of the market to assist in their regulations and should be taken with a grain of salt because of the anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRussians really do have a lot of money in cryptocurrency, but it\u2019s hard to value the true amount...many people are using cash, derivative instruments, or have two passports and can open a crypto wallet in someone else\u2019s name.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Alexander Filatov, Co-Founder and CEO of TON Labs<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The statistics offer a snapshot of how widespread cryptocurrency investing has become in Russia being the\u00a0third-biggest<\/a>\u00a0Bitcoin miner in the world, as officials at the central bank push for a blanket ban on the local industry, while the government pursues a softer approach.((https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-02-01\/russia-values-local-crypto-market-at-200-billion-as-rules-near))\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Russians Own 12% Of The Worlds Cryptocurrencies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"russians-own-12-of-the-worlds-cryptocurrencies","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2023-04-30 21:39:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-30 11:39:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3439","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3359,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-03 22:28:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:28:27","post_content":"\n

After the introduction of a 30% tax<\/a> on Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets was introduced in India, the government comes closer to legalization and regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People were quick to react to the news, sparking a petition<\/a> against the major tax increase, \"Government of India: Introduce Reasonable Crypto Tax Policies\". <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated 20 million investors affected by the change in India, the petition has become popular on Change.org with over 25,000 signatures at the moment, with a large amount of these investors actively involved in the development of various cryptocurrency projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Source: Change.org<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

The data coming from the Kremlin and government officials out of Moscow was articulated from analyzing the IP addresses of the most prominent exchange users out of the country along with various other data points, as stated by two officials from Kremlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data comes after the Russian government had decided to regulate<\/a> rather than ban cryptocurrencies. The analysis will help articulate an overview of the market to assist in their regulations and should be taken with a grain of salt because of the anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRussians really do have a lot of money in cryptocurrency, but it\u2019s hard to value the true amount...many people are using cash, derivative instruments, or have two passports and can open a crypto wallet in someone else\u2019s name.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Alexander Filatov, Co-Founder and CEO of TON Labs<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The statistics offer a snapshot of how widespread cryptocurrency investing has become in Russia being the\u00a0third-biggest<\/a>\u00a0Bitcoin miner in the world, as officials at the central bank push for a blanket ban on the local industry, while the government pursues a softer approach.((https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-02-01\/russia-values-local-crypto-market-at-200-billion-as-rules-near))\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Russians Own 12% Of The Worlds Cryptocurrencies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"russians-own-12-of-the-worlds-cryptocurrencies","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2023-04-30 21:39:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-30 11:39:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3439","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3359,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-03 22:28:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:28:27","post_content":"\n

After the introduction of a 30% tax<\/a> on Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets was introduced in India, the government comes closer to legalization and regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People were quick to react to the news, sparking a petition<\/a> against the major tax increase, \"Government of India: Introduce Reasonable Crypto Tax Policies\". <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated 20 million investors affected by the change in India, the petition has become popular on Change.org with over 25,000 signatures at the moment, with a large amount of these investors actively involved in the development of various cryptocurrency projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Source: Change.org<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

Russians own over $214 Billion worth, or 12% of the total value<\/a> of cryptocurrencies worldwide, according to a Bloomberg report<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data coming from the Kremlin and government officials out of Moscow was articulated from analyzing the IP addresses of the most prominent exchange users out of the country along with various other data points, as stated by two officials from Kremlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data comes after the Russian government had decided to regulate<\/a> rather than ban cryptocurrencies. The analysis will help articulate an overview of the market to assist in their regulations and should be taken with a grain of salt because of the anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRussians really do have a lot of money in cryptocurrency, but it\u2019s hard to value the true amount...many people are using cash, derivative instruments, or have two passports and can open a crypto wallet in someone else\u2019s name.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Alexander Filatov, Co-Founder and CEO of TON Labs<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The statistics offer a snapshot of how widespread cryptocurrency investing has become in Russia being the\u00a0third-biggest<\/a>\u00a0Bitcoin miner in the world, as officials at the central bank push for a blanket ban on the local industry, while the government pursues a softer approach.((https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-02-01\/russia-values-local-crypto-market-at-200-billion-as-rules-near))\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Russians Own 12% Of The Worlds Cryptocurrencies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"russians-own-12-of-the-worlds-cryptocurrencies","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2023-04-30 21:39:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-30 11:39:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3439","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3359,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-03 22:28:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:28:27","post_content":"\n

After the introduction of a 30% tax<\/a> on Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets was introduced in India, the government comes closer to legalization and regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People were quick to react to the news, sparking a petition<\/a> against the major tax increase, \"Government of India: Introduce Reasonable Crypto Tax Policies\". <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated 20 million investors affected by the change in India, the petition has become popular on Change.org with over 25,000 signatures at the moment, with a large amount of these investors actively involved in the development of various cryptocurrency projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Source: Change.org<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Subscribe To Our Newsletter

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\n

As Matolscy stated above, the growth and market value of cryptocurrencies is defined by speculative demand for future growth, is the support for the ban just a way to see if other countries can manage and regulate cryptocurrencies before he makes a decision on what to do, or is it another technology that isn't fully understood?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hungarian Central Bank In Support Of Russian Crypto Ban","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hungarian-central-bank-in-support-of-russian-crypto-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2022-02-12 17:07:44","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-12 06:07:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3453","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3439,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-10 21:26:57","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-10 10:26:57","post_content":"\n

Russians own over $214 Billion worth, or 12% of the total value<\/a> of cryptocurrencies worldwide, according to a Bloomberg report<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data coming from the Kremlin and government officials out of Moscow was articulated from analyzing the IP addresses of the most prominent exchange users out of the country along with various other data points, as stated by two officials from Kremlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data comes after the Russian government had decided to regulate<\/a> rather than ban cryptocurrencies. The analysis will help articulate an overview of the market to assist in their regulations and should be taken with a grain of salt because of the anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRussians really do have a lot of money in cryptocurrency, but it\u2019s hard to value the true amount...many people are using cash, derivative instruments, or have two passports and can open a crypto wallet in someone else\u2019s name.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Alexander Filatov, Co-Founder and CEO of TON Labs<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The statistics offer a snapshot of how widespread cryptocurrency investing has become in Russia being the\u00a0third-biggest<\/a>\u00a0Bitcoin miner in the world, as officials at the central bank push for a blanket ban on the local industry, while the government pursues a softer approach.((https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-02-01\/russia-values-local-crypto-market-at-200-billion-as-rules-near))\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Russians Own 12% Of The Worlds Cryptocurrencies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"russians-own-12-of-the-worlds-cryptocurrencies","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2023-04-30 21:39:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-30 11:39:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3439","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3359,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-03 22:28:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:28:27","post_content":"\n

After the introduction of a 30% tax<\/a> on Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets was introduced in India, the government comes closer to legalization and regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People were quick to react to the news, sparking a petition<\/a> against the major tax increase, \"Government of India: Introduce Reasonable Crypto Tax Policies\". <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated 20 million investors affected by the change in India, the petition has become popular on Change.org with over 25,000 signatures at the moment, with a large amount of these investors actively involved in the development of various cryptocurrency projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Source: Change.org<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

It seems that he is in support of banning it from the EU, but not worldwide. \"EU citizens and companies would be allowed to own cryptocurrencies abroad and regulators will track their holdings.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Matolscy stated above, the growth and market value of cryptocurrencies is defined by speculative demand for future growth, is the support for the ban just a way to see if other countries can manage and regulate cryptocurrencies before he makes a decision on what to do, or is it another technology that isn't fully understood?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hungarian Central Bank In Support Of Russian Crypto Ban","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hungarian-central-bank-in-support-of-russian-crypto-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2022-02-12 17:07:44","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-12 06:07:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3453","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3439,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-10 21:26:57","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-10 10:26:57","post_content":"\n

Russians own over $214 Billion worth, or 12% of the total value<\/a> of cryptocurrencies worldwide, according to a Bloomberg report<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data coming from the Kremlin and government officials out of Moscow was articulated from analyzing the IP addresses of the most prominent exchange users out of the country along with various other data points, as stated by two officials from Kremlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data comes after the Russian government had decided to regulate<\/a> rather than ban cryptocurrencies. The analysis will help articulate an overview of the market to assist in their regulations and should be taken with a grain of salt because of the anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRussians really do have a lot of money in cryptocurrency, but it\u2019s hard to value the true amount...many people are using cash, derivative instruments, or have two passports and can open a crypto wallet in someone else\u2019s name.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Alexander Filatov, Co-Founder and CEO of TON Labs<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The statistics offer a snapshot of how widespread cryptocurrency investing has become in Russia being the\u00a0third-biggest<\/a>\u00a0Bitcoin miner in the world, as officials at the central bank push for a blanket ban on the local industry, while the government pursues a softer approach.((https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-02-01\/russia-values-local-crypto-market-at-200-billion-as-rules-near))\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Russians Own 12% Of The Worlds Cryptocurrencies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"russians-own-12-of-the-worlds-cryptocurrencies","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2023-04-30 21:39:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-30 11:39:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3439","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3359,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-03 22:28:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:28:27","post_content":"\n

After the introduction of a 30% tax<\/a> on Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets was introduced in India, the government comes closer to legalization and regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People were quick to react to the news, sparking a petition<\/a> against the major tax increase, \"Government of India: Introduce Reasonable Crypto Tax Policies\". <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated 20 million investors affected by the change in India, the petition has become popular on Change.org with over 25,000 signatures at the moment, with a large amount of these investors actively involved in the development of various cryptocurrency projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Source: Change.org<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

He also added that the \"growth and market value of cryptocurrencies is defined primarily by speculative demand for future growth, which creates bubbles.\u201d Calling for unity within the EU, Matolcsy wants the EU to \"act together\" in order to preempt the building up of \"new financial pyramids and financial bubbles.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seems that he is in support of banning it from the EU, but not worldwide. \"EU citizens and companies would be allowed to own cryptocurrencies abroad and regulators will track their holdings.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Matolscy stated above, the growth and market value of cryptocurrencies is defined by speculative demand for future growth, is the support for the ban just a way to see if other countries can manage and regulate cryptocurrencies before he makes a decision on what to do, or is it another technology that isn't fully understood?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hungarian Central Bank In Support Of Russian Crypto Ban","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hungarian-central-bank-in-support-of-russian-crypto-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2022-02-12 17:07:44","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-12 06:07:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3453","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3439,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-10 21:26:57","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-10 10:26:57","post_content":"\n

Russians own over $214 Billion worth, or 12% of the total value<\/a> of cryptocurrencies worldwide, according to a Bloomberg report<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data coming from the Kremlin and government officials out of Moscow was articulated from analyzing the IP addresses of the most prominent exchange users out of the country along with various other data points, as stated by two officials from Kremlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data comes after the Russian government had decided to regulate<\/a> rather than ban cryptocurrencies. The analysis will help articulate an overview of the market to assist in their regulations and should be taken with a grain of salt because of the anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRussians really do have a lot of money in cryptocurrency, but it\u2019s hard to value the true amount...many people are using cash, derivative instruments, or have two passports and can open a crypto wallet in someone else\u2019s name.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Alexander Filatov, Co-Founder and CEO of TON Labs<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The statistics offer a snapshot of how widespread cryptocurrency investing has become in Russia being the\u00a0third-biggest<\/a>\u00a0Bitcoin miner in the world, as officials at the central bank push for a blanket ban on the local industry, while the government pursues a softer approach.((https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-02-01\/russia-values-local-crypto-market-at-200-billion-as-rules-near))\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Russians Own 12% Of The Worlds Cryptocurrencies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"russians-own-12-of-the-worlds-cryptocurrencies","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2023-04-30 21:39:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-30 11:39:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3439","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3359,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-03 22:28:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:28:27","post_content":"\n

After the introduction of a 30% tax<\/a> on Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets was introduced in India, the government comes closer to legalization and regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People were quick to react to the news, sparking a petition<\/a> against the major tax increase, \"Government of India: Introduce Reasonable Crypto Tax Policies\". <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated 20 million investors affected by the change in India, the petition has become popular on Change.org with over 25,000 signatures at the moment, with a large amount of these investors actively involved in the development of various cryptocurrency projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Source: Change.org<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

This comes after the recent news<\/a> that the Russian central bank was in support of banning the trading and mining of cryptocurrencies. Matolcsy stated<\/a> that \"it is clear-cut that cryptocurrencies could service illegal activities and tend to build up financial pyramids.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also added that the \"growth and market value of cryptocurrencies is defined primarily by speculative demand for future growth, which creates bubbles.\u201d Calling for unity within the EU, Matolcsy wants the EU to \"act together\" in order to preempt the building up of \"new financial pyramids and financial bubbles.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seems that he is in support of banning it from the EU, but not worldwide. \"EU citizens and companies would be allowed to own cryptocurrencies abroad and regulators will track their holdings.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Matolscy stated above, the growth and market value of cryptocurrencies is defined by speculative demand for future growth, is the support for the ban just a way to see if other countries can manage and regulate cryptocurrencies before he makes a decision on what to do, or is it another technology that isn't fully understood?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hungarian Central Bank In Support Of Russian Crypto Ban","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hungarian-central-bank-in-support-of-russian-crypto-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2022-02-12 17:07:44","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-12 06:07:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3453","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3439,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-10 21:26:57","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-10 10:26:57","post_content":"\n

Russians own over $214 Billion worth, or 12% of the total value<\/a> of cryptocurrencies worldwide, according to a Bloomberg report<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data coming from the Kremlin and government officials out of Moscow was articulated from analyzing the IP addresses of the most prominent exchange users out of the country along with various other data points, as stated by two officials from Kremlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data comes after the Russian government had decided to regulate<\/a> rather than ban cryptocurrencies. The analysis will help articulate an overview of the market to assist in their regulations and should be taken with a grain of salt because of the anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRussians really do have a lot of money in cryptocurrency, but it\u2019s hard to value the true amount...many people are using cash, derivative instruments, or have two passports and can open a crypto wallet in someone else\u2019s name.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Alexander Filatov, Co-Founder and CEO of TON Labs<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The statistics offer a snapshot of how widespread cryptocurrency investing has become in Russia being the\u00a0third-biggest<\/a>\u00a0Bitcoin miner in the world, as officials at the central bank push for a blanket ban on the local industry, while the government pursues a softer approach.((https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-02-01\/russia-values-local-crypto-market-at-200-billion-as-rules-near))\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Russians Own 12% Of The Worlds Cryptocurrencies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"russians-own-12-of-the-worlds-cryptocurrencies","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2023-04-30 21:39:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-30 11:39:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3439","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3359,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-03 22:28:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:28:27","post_content":"\n

After the introduction of a 30% tax<\/a> on Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets was introduced in India, the government comes closer to legalization and regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People were quick to react to the news, sparking a petition<\/a> against the major tax increase, \"Government of India: Introduce Reasonable Crypto Tax Policies\". <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated 20 million investors affected by the change in India, the petition has become popular on Change.org with over 25,000 signatures at the moment, with a large amount of these investors actively involved in the development of various cryptocurrency projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Source: Change.org<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Follow The Distributed

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\n

Gy\u00f6rgy Matolcsy, the governor of the Central Bank of Hungary is supporting the proposed crypto ban by the Russian Central Bank, expressing his agreement with the proposal to ban trading and mining of cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This comes after the recent news<\/a> that the Russian central bank was in support of banning the trading and mining of cryptocurrencies. Matolcsy stated<\/a> that \"it is clear-cut that cryptocurrencies could service illegal activities and tend to build up financial pyramids.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also added that the \"growth and market value of cryptocurrencies is defined primarily by speculative demand for future growth, which creates bubbles.\u201d Calling for unity within the EU, Matolcsy wants the EU to \"act together\" in order to preempt the building up of \"new financial pyramids and financial bubbles.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seems that he is in support of banning it from the EU, but not worldwide. \"EU citizens and companies would be allowed to own cryptocurrencies abroad and regulators will track their holdings.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Matolscy stated above, the growth and market value of cryptocurrencies is defined by speculative demand for future growth, is the support for the ban just a way to see if other countries can manage and regulate cryptocurrencies before he makes a decision on what to do, or is it another technology that isn't fully understood?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hungarian Central Bank In Support Of Russian Crypto Ban","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hungarian-central-bank-in-support-of-russian-crypto-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2022-02-12 17:07:44","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-12 06:07:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3453","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3439,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-10 21:26:57","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-10 10:26:57","post_content":"\n

Russians own over $214 Billion worth, or 12% of the total value<\/a> of cryptocurrencies worldwide, according to a Bloomberg report<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data coming from the Kremlin and government officials out of Moscow was articulated from analyzing the IP addresses of the most prominent exchange users out of the country along with various other data points, as stated by two officials from Kremlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data comes after the Russian government had decided to regulate<\/a> rather than ban cryptocurrencies. The analysis will help articulate an overview of the market to assist in their regulations and should be taken with a grain of salt because of the anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRussians really do have a lot of money in cryptocurrency, but it\u2019s hard to value the true amount...many people are using cash, derivative instruments, or have two passports and can open a crypto wallet in someone else\u2019s name.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Alexander Filatov, Co-Founder and CEO of TON Labs<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The statistics offer a snapshot of how widespread cryptocurrency investing has become in Russia being the\u00a0third-biggest<\/a>\u00a0Bitcoin miner in the world, as officials at the central bank push for a blanket ban on the local industry, while the government pursues a softer approach.((https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-02-01\/russia-values-local-crypto-market-at-200-billion-as-rules-near))\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Russians Own 12% Of The Worlds Cryptocurrencies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"russians-own-12-of-the-worlds-cryptocurrencies","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2023-04-30 21:39:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-30 11:39:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3439","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3359,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-03 22:28:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:28:27","post_content":"\n

After the introduction of a 30% tax<\/a> on Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets was introduced in India, the government comes closer to legalization and regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People were quick to react to the news, sparking a petition<\/a> against the major tax increase, \"Government of India: Introduce Reasonable Crypto Tax Policies\". <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated 20 million investors affected by the change in India, the petition has become popular on Change.org with over 25,000 signatures at the moment, with a large amount of these investors actively involved in the development of various cryptocurrency projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Source: Change.org<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

Additionally, senior Federal Reserve officials will be required to provide 45 days' non-retractable notice for purchases and sales of securities, obtain prior approval for such transactions, and hold investments for at least one year. Purchases and sales also will be prohibited during periods of heightened financial market stress.((https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/newsevents\/pressreleases\/monetary20220218a.htm))<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Reserve Officials Banned From Trading Crypto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-reserve-officials-banned-from-trading-crypto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-20 16:39:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-20 05:39:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3524","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3453,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-12 17:06:40","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-12 06:06:40","post_content":"\n

Gy\u00f6rgy Matolcsy, the governor of the Central Bank of Hungary is supporting the proposed crypto ban by the Russian Central Bank, expressing his agreement with the proposal to ban trading and mining of cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This comes after the recent news<\/a> that the Russian central bank was in support of banning the trading and mining of cryptocurrencies. Matolcsy stated<\/a> that \"it is clear-cut that cryptocurrencies could service illegal activities and tend to build up financial pyramids.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also added that the \"growth and market value of cryptocurrencies is defined primarily by speculative demand for future growth, which creates bubbles.\u201d Calling for unity within the EU, Matolcsy wants the EU to \"act together\" in order to preempt the building up of \"new financial pyramids and financial bubbles.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seems that he is in support of banning it from the EU, but not worldwide. \"EU citizens and companies would be allowed to own cryptocurrencies abroad and regulators will track their holdings.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Matolscy stated above, the growth and market value of cryptocurrencies is defined by speculative demand for future growth, is the support for the ban just a way to see if other countries can manage and regulate cryptocurrencies before he makes a decision on what to do, or is it another technology that isn't fully understood?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hungarian Central Bank In Support Of Russian Crypto Ban","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hungarian-central-bank-in-support-of-russian-crypto-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2022-02-12 17:07:44","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-12 06:07:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3453","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3439,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-10 21:26:57","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-10 10:26:57","post_content":"\n

Russians own over $214 Billion worth, or 12% of the total value<\/a> of cryptocurrencies worldwide, according to a Bloomberg report<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data coming from the Kremlin and government officials out of Moscow was articulated from analyzing the IP addresses of the most prominent exchange users out of the country along with various other data points, as stated by two officials from Kremlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data comes after the Russian government had decided to regulate<\/a> rather than ban cryptocurrencies. The analysis will help articulate an overview of the market to assist in their regulations and should be taken with a grain of salt because of the anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRussians really do have a lot of money in cryptocurrency, but it\u2019s hard to value the true amount...many people are using cash, derivative instruments, or have two passports and can open a crypto wallet in someone else\u2019s name.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Alexander Filatov, Co-Founder and CEO of TON Labs<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The statistics offer a snapshot of how widespread cryptocurrency investing has become in Russia being the\u00a0third-biggest<\/a>\u00a0Bitcoin miner in the world, as officials at the central bank push for a blanket ban on the local industry, while the government pursues a softer approach.((https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-02-01\/russia-values-local-crypto-market-at-200-billion-as-rules-near))\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Russians Own 12% Of The Worlds Cryptocurrencies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"russians-own-12-of-the-worlds-cryptocurrencies","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2023-04-30 21:39:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-30 11:39:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3439","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3359,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-03 22:28:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:28:27","post_content":"\n

After the introduction of a 30% tax<\/a> on Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets was introduced in India, the government comes closer to legalization and regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People were quick to react to the news, sparking a petition<\/a> against the major tax increase, \"Government of India: Introduce Reasonable Crypto Tax Policies\". <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated 20 million investors affected by the change in India, the petition has become popular on Change.org with over 25,000 signatures at the moment, with a large amount of these investors actively involved in the development of various cryptocurrency projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Source: Change.org<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

Prohibited positions include treasury bonds and notes, agency securities, cryptocurrencies, commodities, or foreign currencies.((https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/monetarypolicy\/files\/FOMC_InvestmentPolicy.pdf))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, senior Federal Reserve officials will be required to provide 45 days' non-retractable notice for purchases and sales of securities, obtain prior approval for such transactions, and hold investments for at least one year. Purchases and sales also will be prohibited during periods of heightened financial market stress.((https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/newsevents\/pressreleases\/monetary20220218a.htm))<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Reserve Officials Banned From Trading Crypto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-reserve-officials-banned-from-trading-crypto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-20 16:39:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-20 05:39:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3524","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3453,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-12 17:06:40","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-12 06:06:40","post_content":"\n

Gy\u00f6rgy Matolcsy, the governor of the Central Bank of Hungary is supporting the proposed crypto ban by the Russian Central Bank, expressing his agreement with the proposal to ban trading and mining of cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This comes after the recent news<\/a> that the Russian central bank was in support of banning the trading and mining of cryptocurrencies. Matolcsy stated<\/a> that \"it is clear-cut that cryptocurrencies could service illegal activities and tend to build up financial pyramids.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also added that the \"growth and market value of cryptocurrencies is defined primarily by speculative demand for future growth, which creates bubbles.\u201d Calling for unity within the EU, Matolcsy wants the EU to \"act together\" in order to preempt the building up of \"new financial pyramids and financial bubbles.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seems that he is in support of banning it from the EU, but not worldwide. \"EU citizens and companies would be allowed to own cryptocurrencies abroad and regulators will track their holdings.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Matolscy stated above, the growth and market value of cryptocurrencies is defined by speculative demand for future growth, is the support for the ban just a way to see if other countries can manage and regulate cryptocurrencies before he makes a decision on what to do, or is it another technology that isn't fully understood?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hungarian Central Bank In Support Of Russian Crypto Ban","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hungarian-central-bank-in-support-of-russian-crypto-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2022-02-12 17:07:44","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-12 06:07:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3453","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3439,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-10 21:26:57","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-10 10:26:57","post_content":"\n

Russians own over $214 Billion worth, or 12% of the total value<\/a> of cryptocurrencies worldwide, according to a Bloomberg report<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data coming from the Kremlin and government officials out of Moscow was articulated from analyzing the IP addresses of the most prominent exchange users out of the country along with various other data points, as stated by two officials from Kremlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data comes after the Russian government had decided to regulate<\/a> rather than ban cryptocurrencies. The analysis will help articulate an overview of the market to assist in their regulations and should be taken with a grain of salt because of the anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRussians really do have a lot of money in cryptocurrency, but it\u2019s hard to value the true amount...many people are using cash, derivative instruments, or have two passports and can open a crypto wallet in someone else\u2019s name.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Alexander Filatov, Co-Founder and CEO of TON Labs<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The statistics offer a snapshot of how widespread cryptocurrency investing has become in Russia being the\u00a0third-biggest<\/a>\u00a0Bitcoin miner in the world, as officials at the central bank push for a blanket ban on the local industry, while the government pursues a softer approach.((https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-02-01\/russia-values-local-crypto-market-at-200-billion-as-rules-near))\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Russians Own 12% Of The Worlds Cryptocurrencies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"russians-own-12-of-the-worlds-cryptocurrencies","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2023-04-30 21:39:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-30 11:39:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3439","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3359,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-03 22:28:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:28:27","post_content":"\n

After the introduction of a 30% tax<\/a> on Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets was introduced in India, the government comes closer to legalization and regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People were quick to react to the news, sparking a petition<\/a> against the major tax increase, \"Government of India: Introduce Reasonable Crypto Tax Policies\". <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated 20 million investors affected by the change in India, the petition has become popular on Change.org with over 25,000 signatures at the moment, with a large amount of these investors actively involved in the development of various cryptocurrency projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Source: Change.org<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

Under the new regulations<\/a>, officials still holding market positions will still have 12 months to clear their prohibited positions. While new Federal officials will have only six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prohibited positions include treasury bonds and notes, agency securities, cryptocurrencies, commodities, or foreign currencies.((https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/monetarypolicy\/files\/FOMC_InvestmentPolicy.pdf))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, senior Federal Reserve officials will be required to provide 45 days' non-retractable notice for purchases and sales of securities, obtain prior approval for such transactions, and hold investments for at least one year. Purchases and sales also will be prohibited during periods of heightened financial market stress.((https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/newsevents\/pressreleases\/monetary20220218a.htm))<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Reserve Officials Banned From Trading Crypto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-reserve-officials-banned-from-trading-crypto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-20 16:39:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-20 05:39:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3524","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3453,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-12 17:06:40","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-12 06:06:40","post_content":"\n

Gy\u00f6rgy Matolcsy, the governor of the Central Bank of Hungary is supporting the proposed crypto ban by the Russian Central Bank, expressing his agreement with the proposal to ban trading and mining of cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This comes after the recent news<\/a> that the Russian central bank was in support of banning the trading and mining of cryptocurrencies. Matolcsy stated<\/a> that \"it is clear-cut that cryptocurrencies could service illegal activities and tend to build up financial pyramids.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also added that the \"growth and market value of cryptocurrencies is defined primarily by speculative demand for future growth, which creates bubbles.\u201d Calling for unity within the EU, Matolcsy wants the EU to \"act together\" in order to preempt the building up of \"new financial pyramids and financial bubbles.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seems that he is in support of banning it from the EU, but not worldwide. \"EU citizens and companies would be allowed to own cryptocurrencies abroad and regulators will track their holdings.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Matolscy stated above, the growth and market value of cryptocurrencies is defined by speculative demand for future growth, is the support for the ban just a way to see if other countries can manage and regulate cryptocurrencies before he makes a decision on what to do, or is it another technology that isn't fully understood?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hungarian Central Bank In Support Of Russian Crypto Ban","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hungarian-central-bank-in-support-of-russian-crypto-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2022-02-12 17:07:44","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-12 06:07:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3453","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3439,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-10 21:26:57","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-10 10:26:57","post_content":"\n

Russians own over $214 Billion worth, or 12% of the total value<\/a> of cryptocurrencies worldwide, according to a Bloomberg report<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data coming from the Kremlin and government officials out of Moscow was articulated from analyzing the IP addresses of the most prominent exchange users out of the country along with various other data points, as stated by two officials from Kremlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data comes after the Russian government had decided to regulate<\/a> rather than ban cryptocurrencies. The analysis will help articulate an overview of the market to assist in their regulations and should be taken with a grain of salt because of the anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRussians really do have a lot of money in cryptocurrency, but it\u2019s hard to value the true amount...many people are using cash, derivative instruments, or have two passports and can open a crypto wallet in someone else\u2019s name.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Alexander Filatov, Co-Founder and CEO of TON Labs<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The statistics offer a snapshot of how widespread cryptocurrency investing has become in Russia being the\u00a0third-biggest<\/a>\u00a0Bitcoin miner in the world, as officials at the central bank push for a blanket ban on the local industry, while the government pursues a softer approach.((https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-02-01\/russia-values-local-crypto-market-at-200-billion-as-rules-near))\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Russians Own 12% Of The Worlds Cryptocurrencies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"russians-own-12-of-the-worlds-cryptocurrencies","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2023-04-30 21:39:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-30 11:39:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3439","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3359,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-03 22:28:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:28:27","post_content":"\n

After the introduction of a 30% tax<\/a> on Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets was introduced in India, the government comes closer to legalization and regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People were quick to react to the news, sparking a petition<\/a> against the major tax increase, \"Government of India: Introduce Reasonable Crypto Tax Policies\". <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated 20 million investors affected by the change in India, the petition has become popular on Change.org with over 25,000 signatures at the moment, with a large amount of these investors actively involved in the development of various cryptocurrency projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Source: Change.org<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

The rules are to take effect on the 1st of May this year. Regional presidents Eric Rosengren of Boston and Robert Kaplan\u00a0have already left their positions<\/a>\u00a0following the controversy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the new regulations<\/a>, officials still holding market positions will still have 12 months to clear their prohibited positions. While new Federal officials will have only six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prohibited positions include treasury bonds and notes, agency securities, cryptocurrencies, commodities, or foreign currencies.((https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/monetarypolicy\/files\/FOMC_InvestmentPolicy.pdf))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, senior Federal Reserve officials will be required to provide 45 days' non-retractable notice for purchases and sales of securities, obtain prior approval for such transactions, and hold investments for at least one year. Purchases and sales also will be prohibited during periods of heightened financial market stress.((https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/newsevents\/pressreleases\/monetary20220218a.htm))<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Reserve Officials Banned From Trading Crypto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-reserve-officials-banned-from-trading-crypto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-20 16:39:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-20 05:39:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3524","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3453,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-12 17:06:40","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-12 06:06:40","post_content":"\n

Gy\u00f6rgy Matolcsy, the governor of the Central Bank of Hungary is supporting the proposed crypto ban by the Russian Central Bank, expressing his agreement with the proposal to ban trading and mining of cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This comes after the recent news<\/a> that the Russian central bank was in support of banning the trading and mining of cryptocurrencies. Matolcsy stated<\/a> that \"it is clear-cut that cryptocurrencies could service illegal activities and tend to build up financial pyramids.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also added that the \"growth and market value of cryptocurrencies is defined primarily by speculative demand for future growth, which creates bubbles.\u201d Calling for unity within the EU, Matolcsy wants the EU to \"act together\" in order to preempt the building up of \"new financial pyramids and financial bubbles.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seems that he is in support of banning it from the EU, but not worldwide. \"EU citizens and companies would be allowed to own cryptocurrencies abroad and regulators will track their holdings.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Matolscy stated above, the growth and market value of cryptocurrencies is defined by speculative demand for future growth, is the support for the ban just a way to see if other countries can manage and regulate cryptocurrencies before he makes a decision on what to do, or is it another technology that isn't fully understood?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hungarian Central Bank In Support Of Russian Crypto Ban","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hungarian-central-bank-in-support-of-russian-crypto-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2022-02-12 17:07:44","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-12 06:07:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3453","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3439,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-10 21:26:57","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-10 10:26:57","post_content":"\n

Russians own over $214 Billion worth, or 12% of the total value<\/a> of cryptocurrencies worldwide, according to a Bloomberg report<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data coming from the Kremlin and government officials out of Moscow was articulated from analyzing the IP addresses of the most prominent exchange users out of the country along with various other data points, as stated by two officials from Kremlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data comes after the Russian government had decided to regulate<\/a> rather than ban cryptocurrencies. The analysis will help articulate an overview of the market to assist in their regulations and should be taken with a grain of salt because of the anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRussians really do have a lot of money in cryptocurrency, but it\u2019s hard to value the true amount...many people are using cash, derivative instruments, or have two passports and can open a crypto wallet in someone else\u2019s name.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Alexander Filatov, Co-Founder and CEO of TON Labs<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The statistics offer a snapshot of how widespread cryptocurrency investing has become in Russia being the\u00a0third-biggest<\/a>\u00a0Bitcoin miner in the world, as officials at the central bank push for a blanket ban on the local industry, while the government pursues a softer approach.((https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-02-01\/russia-values-local-crypto-market-at-200-billion-as-rules-near))\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Russians Own 12% Of The Worlds Cryptocurrencies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"russians-own-12-of-the-worlds-cryptocurrencies","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2023-04-30 21:39:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-30 11:39:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3439","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3359,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-03 22:28:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:28:27","post_content":"\n

After the introduction of a 30% tax<\/a> on Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets was introduced in India, the government comes closer to legalization and regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People were quick to react to the news, sparking a petition<\/a> against the major tax increase, \"Government of India: Introduce Reasonable Crypto Tax Policies\". <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated 20 million investors affected by the change in India, the petition has become popular on Change.org with over 25,000 signatures at the moment, with a large amount of these investors actively involved in the development of various cryptocurrency projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Source: Change.org<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

The rules<\/a> \u201caim to support public confidence in the impartiality and integrity of the Committee\u2019s work by guarding against even the appearance of any conflict of interest,\u201d according to a statement<\/a> made by the federal reserve on February 18th, along with \"upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct,\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rules are to take effect on the 1st of May this year. Regional presidents Eric Rosengren of Boston and Robert Kaplan\u00a0have already left their positions<\/a>\u00a0following the controversy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the new regulations<\/a>, officials still holding market positions will still have 12 months to clear their prohibited positions. While new Federal officials will have only six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prohibited positions include treasury bonds and notes, agency securities, cryptocurrencies, commodities, or foreign currencies.((https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/monetarypolicy\/files\/FOMC_InvestmentPolicy.pdf))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, senior Federal Reserve officials will be required to provide 45 days' non-retractable notice for purchases and sales of securities, obtain prior approval for such transactions, and hold investments for at least one year. Purchases and sales also will be prohibited during periods of heightened financial market stress.((https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/newsevents\/pressreleases\/monetary20220218a.htm))<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Reserve Officials Banned From Trading Crypto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-reserve-officials-banned-from-trading-crypto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-20 16:39:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-20 05:39:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3524","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3453,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-12 17:06:40","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-12 06:06:40","post_content":"\n

Gy\u00f6rgy Matolcsy, the governor of the Central Bank of Hungary is supporting the proposed crypto ban by the Russian Central Bank, expressing his agreement with the proposal to ban trading and mining of cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This comes after the recent news<\/a> that the Russian central bank was in support of banning the trading and mining of cryptocurrencies. Matolcsy stated<\/a> that \"it is clear-cut that cryptocurrencies could service illegal activities and tend to build up financial pyramids.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also added that the \"growth and market value of cryptocurrencies is defined primarily by speculative demand for future growth, which creates bubbles.\u201d Calling for unity within the EU, Matolcsy wants the EU to \"act together\" in order to preempt the building up of \"new financial pyramids and financial bubbles.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seems that he is in support of banning it from the EU, but not worldwide. \"EU citizens and companies would be allowed to own cryptocurrencies abroad and regulators will track their holdings.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Matolscy stated above, the growth and market value of cryptocurrencies is defined by speculative demand for future growth, is the support for the ban just a way to see if other countries can manage and regulate cryptocurrencies before he makes a decision on what to do, or is it another technology that isn't fully understood?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hungarian Central Bank In Support Of Russian Crypto Ban","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hungarian-central-bank-in-support-of-russian-crypto-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2022-02-12 17:07:44","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-12 06:07:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3453","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3439,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-10 21:26:57","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-10 10:26:57","post_content":"\n

Russians own over $214 Billion worth, or 12% of the total value<\/a> of cryptocurrencies worldwide, according to a Bloomberg report<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data coming from the Kremlin and government officials out of Moscow was articulated from analyzing the IP addresses of the most prominent exchange users out of the country along with various other data points, as stated by two officials from Kremlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data comes after the Russian government had decided to regulate<\/a> rather than ban cryptocurrencies. The analysis will help articulate an overview of the market to assist in their regulations and should be taken with a grain of salt because of the anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRussians really do have a lot of money in cryptocurrency, but it\u2019s hard to value the true amount...many people are using cash, derivative instruments, or have two passports and can open a crypto wallet in someone else\u2019s name.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Alexander Filatov, Co-Founder and CEO of TON Labs<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The statistics offer a snapshot of how widespread cryptocurrency investing has become in Russia being the\u00a0third-biggest<\/a>\u00a0Bitcoin miner in the world, as officials at the central bank push for a blanket ban on the local industry, while the government pursues a softer approach.((https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-02-01\/russia-values-local-crypto-market-at-200-billion-as-rules-near))\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Russians Own 12% Of The Worlds Cryptocurrencies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"russians-own-12-of-the-worlds-cryptocurrencies","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2023-04-30 21:39:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-30 11:39:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3439","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3359,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-03 22:28:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:28:27","post_content":"\n

After the introduction of a 30% tax<\/a> on Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets was introduced in India, the government comes closer to legalization and regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People were quick to react to the news, sparking a petition<\/a> against the major tax increase, \"Government of India: Introduce Reasonable Crypto Tax Policies\". <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated 20 million investors affected by the change in India, the petition has become popular on Change.org with over 25,000 signatures at the moment, with a large amount of these investors actively involved in the development of various cryptocurrency projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Source: Change.org<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n

The Federal Reserve has put new rules in place on its staff. They will not be allowed to trade a group of assets including stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rules<\/a> \u201caim to support public confidence in the impartiality and integrity of the Committee\u2019s work by guarding against even the appearance of any conflict of interest,\u201d according to a statement<\/a> made by the federal reserve on February 18th, along with \"upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct,\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rules are to take effect on the 1st of May this year. Regional presidents Eric Rosengren of Boston and Robert Kaplan\u00a0have already left their positions<\/a>\u00a0following the controversy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the new regulations<\/a>, officials still holding market positions will still have 12 months to clear their prohibited positions. While new Federal officials will have only six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prohibited positions include treasury bonds and notes, agency securities, cryptocurrencies, commodities, or foreign currencies.((https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/monetarypolicy\/files\/FOMC_InvestmentPolicy.pdf))<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, senior Federal Reserve officials will be required to provide 45 days' non-retractable notice for purchases and sales of securities, obtain prior approval for such transactions, and hold investments for at least one year. Purchases and sales also will be prohibited during periods of heightened financial market stress.((https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/newsevents\/pressreleases\/monetary20220218a.htm))<\/p>\n","post_title":"Federal Reserve Officials Banned From Trading Crypto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-reserve-officials-banned-from-trading-crypto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-20 16:39:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-20 05:39:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3524","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3453,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-12 17:06:40","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-12 06:06:40","post_content":"\n

Gy\u00f6rgy Matolcsy, the governor of the Central Bank of Hungary is supporting the proposed crypto ban by the Russian Central Bank, expressing his agreement with the proposal to ban trading and mining of cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This comes after the recent news<\/a> that the Russian central bank was in support of banning the trading and mining of cryptocurrencies. Matolcsy stated<\/a> that \"it is clear-cut that cryptocurrencies could service illegal activities and tend to build up financial pyramids.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also added that the \"growth and market value of cryptocurrencies is defined primarily by speculative demand for future growth, which creates bubbles.\u201d Calling for unity within the EU, Matolcsy wants the EU to \"act together\" in order to preempt the building up of \"new financial pyramids and financial bubbles.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seems that he is in support of banning it from the EU, but not worldwide. \"EU citizens and companies would be allowed to own cryptocurrencies abroad and regulators will track their holdings.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Matolscy stated above, the growth and market value of cryptocurrencies is defined by speculative demand for future growth, is the support for the ban just a way to see if other countries can manage and regulate cryptocurrencies before he makes a decision on what to do, or is it another technology that isn't fully understood?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hungarian Central Bank In Support Of Russian Crypto Ban","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hungarian-central-bank-in-support-of-russian-crypto-ban","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2022-02-12 17:07:44","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-12 06:07:44","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3453","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3439,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-10 21:26:57","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-10 10:26:57","post_content":"\n

Russians own over $214 Billion worth, or 12% of the total value<\/a> of cryptocurrencies worldwide, according to a Bloomberg report<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data coming from the Kremlin and government officials out of Moscow was articulated from analyzing the IP addresses of the most prominent exchange users out of the country along with various other data points, as stated by two officials from Kremlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data comes after the Russian government had decided to regulate<\/a> rather than ban cryptocurrencies. The analysis will help articulate an overview of the market to assist in their regulations and should be taken with a grain of salt because of the anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRussians really do have a lot of money in cryptocurrency, but it\u2019s hard to value the true amount...many people are using cash, derivative instruments, or have two passports and can open a crypto wallet in someone else\u2019s name.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Alexander Filatov, Co-Founder and CEO of TON Labs<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The statistics offer a snapshot of how widespread cryptocurrency investing has become in Russia being the\u00a0third-biggest<\/a>\u00a0Bitcoin miner in the world, as officials at the central bank push for a blanket ban on the local industry, while the government pursues a softer approach.((https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-02-01\/russia-values-local-crypto-market-at-200-billion-as-rules-near))\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Russians Own 12% Of The Worlds Cryptocurrencies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"russians-own-12-of-the-worlds-cryptocurrencies","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why\/","post_modified":"2023-04-30 21:39:59","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-30 11:39:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3439","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3359,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-03 22:28:27","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:28:27","post_content":"\n

After the introduction of a 30% tax<\/a> on Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets was introduced in India, the government comes closer to legalization and regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People were quick to react to the news, sparking a petition<\/a> against the major tax increase, \"Government of India: Introduce Reasonable Crypto Tax Policies\". <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated 20 million investors affected by the change in India, the petition has become popular on Change.org with over 25,000 signatures at the moment, with a large amount of these investors actively involved in the development of various cryptocurrency projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Source: Change.org<\/em>
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Petition To Reduce 30% Tax On Crypto Gains In India Reaches 25,000 Signatures","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"petition-to-reduce-30-tax-on-crypto-gains-in-india-reaches-a-25000-signatures-milestone%ef%bf%bc","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area\/","post_modified":"2022-02-03 22:30:26","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-03 11:30:26","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3359","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3355,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-02-02 22:30:45","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:45","post_content":"\n

T. V. Somanathan, Indias Finance Minister, insists on cryptocurrencies being a 'grey area' being neither illegal nor encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCrypto-assets are currently neither illegal nor are they encouraged. So they\u2019re in a sort of a grey area.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>T. V. Somanathan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Clarifying in an interview with Bloomberg, Somanathan states Indians can still trade digital assets - but now with a heightened tax of 30% on gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent tax increase is because crypto is seen as speculative transactions rather than financial market transactions due to the volatile nature of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increase came because finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman noted a 'phenomenal increase' in digital asset transactions - causing the need for a tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulate, Rather Than Ban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After considerations imposing a total ban on Cryptocurrencies due to their threats to financial stability and macroeconomics, the country has turned to a less head-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somanathan plans that the country will examine international cryptocurrency regulation before rolling out its own framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Watch the full video:<\/strong>\u00a0Crypto Assets Not Illegal or Encouraged in India: Finance Secretary<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0gPP44s6bmc\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","post_title":"India's Finance Secretary Still Believes Crypto Is A 'Grey Area'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"indias-finance-secretary-still-believes-crypto-is-a-grey-area","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-02-02 22:30:49","post_modified_gmt":"2022-02-02 11:30:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3355","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3341,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2022-01-31 22:09:02","post_date_gmt":"2022-01-31 11:09:02","post_content":"\n

The Russian Government has started the development of a guide that will present limitations on cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap presented by the Russian Government and approved by Deputy Chairman Dmitry Chernyshenko will work to ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies while halting financial instability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will seek to provide a regulatory framework within the cryptocurrency markets having with an emphasis on violations and dangers within the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roadmap goes against the recently proposed blanket ban on cryptocurrencies - as per the Russian Central Bank. Suggesting that crypto-related activities such as payments, exchange, and mining be banned, as it risks financial stability for the citizens of the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Russia's Regulations Entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Bank, through this guide, advocates having an administrative and prohibitive system for cryptocurrencies. This change of position comes after Putin demanded showing up at an agreement in regards to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putin has recognized that, although cryptocurrencies convey a specific measure of hazard coming from its volatility, digital currency mining guarantees a ton of upper hand to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Russia enjoys the benefit of having the option to give cheap power, it will remain the third-biggest country for crypto mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Regulation will only provide the transparency that will ensure the protection of citizens.\"<\/strong><\/em><\/p>Ivan Chebeskov, Head Of The Financial Policy Department<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Will Russia Ban Bitcoin? Likely Not; Here's Why...","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"will-russia-ban-bitcoin-likely-not-heres-why","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-11 12:56:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-11 02:56:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=3341","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2232,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-03 22:56:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 11:56:14","post_content":"\n

The Commonwealth Bank<\/a> will allow users of its app to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, a first for any major Australian bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past Wednesday, Commonwealth Bank announced its partnership with crypto exchange, Gemini, and Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, to offer the service to over 6.5m Australians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CommBank\/status\/1455688027800432644\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The partnership will offer CommBank users access to 10 cryptocurrency assets including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The set date for launch isn't until 2022, but Commonwealth Bank plans to conduct a pilot for the platform within the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this a wise move for one of Australias biggest banks and will other worldwide banks follow in their footsteps?<\/p>\n","post_title":"Australia's Commonwealth Bank App To Offer Crypto Trading","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"australias-commonwealth-bank-app-to-offer-crypto-trading","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-01-08 18:50:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-01-08 07:50:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=2232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1601,"post_author":"1","post_date":"2021-11-02 14:09:06","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-02 03:09:06","post_content":"\n

Over 100 miners operating illegally in a Venezuelan farm based in a residential zone have been seized by authorities. Reports<\/a> from Venezuelan outlets state the farm was located due to its overload on the National Electric System in the Palo Verde sector of Miranda State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunacrip, the National Superintendency Of Crypto Assets and Related Activities were informed of the above information and looked further into the situation. They found 100s of Bitcoin mining equipment operating without the required permits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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