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Japan Revises Crypto Tax Rules
Read More: Japan Revises Crypto Tax RulesOn June 20, Japan’s National Tax Agency (NTA) issued a notice confirming changes to the country’s corporate tax regulations. The notice confirmed that cryptocurrency issuers in the country would not be required to pay capital gains taxes on tokens they issue, or other unrealized gains if certain conditions are met. Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party…
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Bitcoin ETFs – The Latest
Read More: Bitcoin ETFs – The LatestBlackRock Files for Spot BTC ETF BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, garnered headlines recently when it filed for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). BlackRock’s BTC ETF would allow consumers to invest in the world’s most popular cryptocurrency without taking custody of the digital assets themselves and taking on the risks associated with…
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Draft Crypto Bill Promises Potential Regulatory Clarity At Last
Read More: Draft Crypto Bill Promises Potential Regulatory Clarity At LastOn Friday, June 2, Republican lawmakers Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., and Glen Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a discussion draft of long overdue legislation providing a statutory framework for digital asset regulation, attempting to provide greater clarity and consumer protection in the digital asset industry.
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Do I Need A Crypto Lawyer?
Read More: Do I Need A Crypto Lawyer?Whether you are in the early stages of developing a blockchain protocol, you have a fully-designed and ready-to-launch token project, or your exchange processes millions of dollars in transactions each day, you have likely asked yourself at one point or another “Do I need a crypto lawyer?” Perhaps you wanted to ensure compliance with increasingly-complex…
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Data Retention Policy and Company Handbooks
Read More: Data Retention Policy and Company HandbooksA company handbook and data retention policy are two critical steps in protecting your business’s data and limiting liability. Nothing kills a business quicker than non-compliance with relevant laws, and in the data-driven world of Web3, any company with a digital footprint should have comprehensive policies and plans to ensure they follow best practices, thereby…
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State Level MTL Requirements for U.S. Crypto Firms
Read More: State Level MTL Requirements for U.S. Crypto FirmsComplying with the regulations of federal agencies like the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is only half the puzzle that U.S. crypto companies have to solve.
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7 Pro Tips to Get Your State Money Transmitter License
Read More: 7 Pro Tips to Get Your State Money Transmitter LicenseWhile Federal registration with FinCEN is a reasonably straightforward and quick online process, getting licensed in the USA’s various states can be a prolonged and costly bureaucratic nightmare, even more so if you handle virtual currencies as a business activity. Fortunately, there are some general commonalities between states’ licensing requirements of money transmitters to consider.
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Anguilla: A Crypto Regulation Haven for Utility Tokens
Read More: Anguilla: A Crypto Regulation Haven for Utility TokensSince 2018, the Anguillan government has enacted world-leading legislation to advance the cause of ICO projects, at a time when these fundraising tools faced increasing animosity from regulators worldwide.
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Crypto Legality and Tax in the U.S | An Introductory Guide
Read More: Crypto Legality and Tax in the U.S | An Introductory GuideIn this guide, we’ll look at the United States’ legal classification of cryptocurrencies and crypto companies as well as crypto tax obligations.
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Money Transmitter Licensing for U.S. Crypto Companies
Read More: Money Transmitter Licensing for U.S. Crypto CompaniesIf you’re a U.S. business that deals with cryptocurrencies on a frequent basis, you’re most likely familiar with the legal concepts “money service business” (MSB) and “money transmitter”. If not, you’re potentially opening yourself up for a world of hurt by not complying with federal and state anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.