# Thai SEC consults public on crypto investor income rules

# Thai SEC consults public on crypto investor income rules

“# Thai SEC consults public on crypto investor income rules ” The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand has launched a public consultation on proposed cryptocurrency investor qualification rules. According to an official announcement Thursday, the Thai SEC is now seeking public comments on proposed qualifications for crypto investors including certain income and trading experience…

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# US Education Department promotes putting student records on blockchain

# US Education Department promotes putting student records on blockchain

“# US Education Department promotes putting student records on blockchain ” The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed flaws across various sectors. As a result, a number of government departments are evaluating blockchain-based systems as possible solutions for challenges involving multiparty workflows, record-keeping, transparency and more.  For example, the United States Department of Education recently provided funding…

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# Congress is blaming Robinhood, not Reddit

# Congress is blaming Robinhood, not Reddit

“# Congress is blaming Robinhood, not Reddit ” Vlad Tenev, Robinhood’s CEO, very much occupied the hot seat in today’s hearing before the House Financial Services Committee over January’s market volatility.  None of the representatives seemed particularly interested in putting the screws to Reddit CEO Steve Huffman, and many seemed to give Keith Gill the…

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# Report urges US government to focus on blockchain, crypto and a ‘digital dollar’

# Report urges US government to focus on blockchain, crypto and a ‘digital dollar’

“# Report urges US government to focus on blockchain, crypto and a ‘digital dollar’ ” As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, the Biden–Harris administration has begun implementing new strategies to restore the U.S. economy. While notable, implementing emerging technologies, while ensuring data privacy, should also be a top priority for the White House administration to consider. Don Tapscott,…

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# Russian Duma prepares bill on cryptocurrency taxation

# Russian Duma prepares bill on cryptocurrency taxation

“# Russian Duma prepares bill on cryptocurrency taxation ” Russian lawmakers are actively preparing new legislation for taxing cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC). According to an official announcement by the Russian State Duma, the Duma’s Committee on State Building and Legislation has approved a bill on cryptocurrency taxation on Feb. 15. The new bill represents a…

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