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ForkLog 12 14.04.2025

US Senate to Deliberate on Bill to Reduce Emissions from Miners

The US Senate has introduced a bill imposing regional emission limits on cryptocurrency mining facilities and AI data centers. The Clean Cloud Act was proposed by Democrats Sheldon Whitehouse and John Fetterman. It amends the Clean Air Act, requiring data centers with over 100 kW capacity to adhere to emission limits based on their region. […]

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ForkLog 11 12.04.2025

SEC Hosts Second Roundtable on Cryptocurrency Regulation

The Cryptocurrency Task Force within the SEC held a second scheduled roundtable with industry representatives titled “Between a Block and a Hard Place: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto Trading.” Acting Chair Mark Uyeda, Task Force Chief of Staff Richard Gabbert, and Commissioners Hester Peirce and Caroline Crenshaw participated in the meeting. The crypto industry was represented […]

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ForkLog 16 12.04.2025

SEC and Binance Seek Further Delay in Legal Proceedings

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and cryptocurrency exchange Binance have requested a federal court to extend the pause in their case by another 60 days. According to the document, since the previous suspension, the parties have engaged in “productive discussions” regarding how the SEC’s crypto task force efforts might impact the Commission’s claims. […]

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ForkLog 6 11.04.2025

Bitcoin Initiatives Emerge Across Several U.S. States

North Carolina legislators proposed using Bitcoin as a means of payment. The New Hampshire House of Representatives approved a Bitcoin reserve bill. Florida’s House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee unanimously passed a similar document. The House of Representatives in North Carolina introduced a bill that would allow cryptocurrencies to be used for transactions such as tax […]

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ForkLog 7 11.04.2025

Senators Criticize Closure of Cryptocurrency Crime Task Force as a “Grave Mistake”

The U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to dismantle the NCET will aid in sanction evasion and fraud, according to a letter addressed to Attorney General Todd Blanche from a group of senators. The appeal was sent by Elizabeth Warren, Richard Durbin, Mazie Hirono, Sheldon Whitehouse, Christopher Coons, and Richard Blumenthal. The senators described the Justice […]

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ForkLog 31 10.04.2025

Paul Atkins Confirmed as SEC Chairman by Senate

The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Paul Atkins as the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Fifty-two senators supported the nomination, 44 opposed, and four abstained from the vote. President Donald Trump nominated Atkins for the SEC chairmanship in December 2024. Many in the crypto industry considered him a suitable choice, given his […]

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ForkLog 10 09.04.2025

Thailand Tightens Regulations on Cryptocurrency Businesses

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand has adopted amendments imposing additional restrictions on foreign crypto platforms and new requirements, including data collection and blocking of illicit transactions. The changes affect the Digital Asset Business Act and the Cybercrime Act. The regulator aims to strengthen measures against cybercrime and “money mules.” Officials stated that the […]

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ForkLog 9 09.04.2025

Ukraine Proposes 18% Tax on Bitcoin Transactions

The NSSMC of Ukraine has published a detailed taxation matrix for virtual assets. The recommendations draw on international experience and are adapted to Ukrainian legislation. April 9, 2025 | 19:18Update: The head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy, Daniil Hetmantsev, described the NSSMC’s published cryptocurrency taxation matrix in Ukraine as […]

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ForkLog 14 09.04.2025

EU Regulator Concerned About Cryptocurrency and TradFi Integration

The growth of the crypto industry and its integration with TradFi structures could disrupt the stability of the global financial system, according to a statement by Natasha Cazenave, Executive Director of the ESMA. She noted that digital assets account for only 1% of global financial assets and do not pose a significant threat to traditional […]

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ForkLog 24 08.04.2025

Ukraine to Draft Cryptocurrency Legislation by October

A draft law on virtual assets, delineating the powers of regulators, is set to be prepared by October 2025. Its foundation will be based on the provisions of the European MiCA regulation, as reported by Interfax-Ukraine, citing the first deputy head of the NBU, Kateryna Rozhkova. International partners will provide technical assistance in developing the […]

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ForkLog 7 08.04.2025

US Shuts Down Cryptocurrency Crime Investigation Unit

The US Department of Justice is closing the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET). This was reported by Fortune, citing a memo from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. The decision is part of the implementation of an executive order by President Donald Trump, aimed at simplifying the regulation of digital assets. NCET was established in 2021 […]

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ForkLog 12 06.04.2025

SEC to Reevaluate Previous Cryptocurrency Statements

Acting Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mark Uyeda, has instructed agency staff to review several statements regarding cryptocurrencies. Statement from Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda: Pursuant to Executive Order 14192, Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation, together with recommendations from DOGE, I have requested Securities and Exchange Commission staff promptly to review the following […]

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