# India to reduce GST paid on cryptocurrency exchanges from 18% to 1% through regulatory reclassification

# India to reduce GST paid on cryptocurrency exchanges from 18% to 1% through regulatory reclassification

“# India to reduce GST paid on cryptocurrency exchanges from 18% to 1% through regulatory reclassification ” According to a report from CNBC TV18 India, the nation’s government plans to reclassify cryptocurrency exchanges as e-commerce platforms, which will reduce the Goods and Services Taxes (GST) users must pay per transaction, or per trade, to 1%. …

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# Fed Governor Waller praises stablecoins as a genuine innovation that makes the development of CBDCs redundant

# Fed Governor Waller praises stablecoins as a genuine innovation that makes the development of CBDCs redundant

“# Fed Governor Waller praises stablecoins as a genuine innovation that makes the development of CBDCs redundant ” In a speech published Wednesday noon, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller reiterated his skepticism for implementing a central bank digital currency, or CBDC, in the United States. However, Waller is not an ordinary cryptocurrency skeptic, as…

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# Israel reportedly adopts new AML rules for crypto

# Israel reportedly adopts new AML rules for crypto

“# Israel reportedly adopts new AML rules for crypto ” Israel has reportedly enacted new regulations related to the cryptocurrency industry in order to combat illegal activities such a money laundering and terrorism financing. The government of Israel enforced new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations on Sunday, requiring local fintech companies and virtual currency service providers…

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# China warns state-owned enterprises to cease involvement in Bitcoin mining

# China warns state-owned enterprises to cease involvement in Bitcoin mining

“# China warns state-owned enterprises to cease involvement in Bitcoin mining ” China is pressuring its own state-owned businesses to cease mining cryptocurrencies, and the government is considering harsh penalties on firms that continue, including higher energy expenses. According to reports, Meng Wei, a spokesperson for the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), said at…

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# Infrastructure bill can still be remedied: DeFi dev-turned Congress candidate

# Infrastructure bill can still be remedied: DeFi dev-turned Congress candidate

“# Infrastructure bill can still be remedied: DeFi dev-turned Congress candidate ” The controversial U.S. infrastructure bill was signed into law by President Joe Biden this morning, with the legislation passing without amendments made to the broad provisions that could impose stringent reporting requirements on crypto network validators and software developers. However, DeFi strategist-turned Democratic…

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