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ForkLog 50 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 17 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 22 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 21 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 33 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 17 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 24 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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ForkLog 15 05.04.2025

SEC Clarifies Legal Status of Stablecoins

The Corporate Finance Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) outlined the characteristics of stablecoins that are not classified as securities. Crypto assets “designed and sold for use as a means of payment, money transfer, or value storage,” but not for investment purposes, are not considered securities. “The Division believes that the offer […]

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ForkLog 67 05.04.2025

Tether Unfazed by Potential USDT Ban in the United States

Should USDT fail to meet US stablecoin regulations, Tether plans to issue a new asset specifically for the American market. This was revealed by the company’s chief, Paolo Ardoino, to Decrypt. “We believe [USDT] is perfectly suited for emerging markets, but we can create a payment stablecoin that will operate in the US,” he noted. […]

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ForkLog 29 04.04.2025

Ukrainian Securities Regulator Envisions National Crypto Assets

The National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine (NSSMC) is developing a draft law on virtual assets, according to the regulator’s head, Ruslan Magomedov, in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine. He stated that “the likelihood of Ukrainian virtual assets emerging is very high with proper regulation.” Magomedov emphasized that the draft law “has been sitting […]

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ForkLog 27 03.04.2025

US House of Representatives to Vote on Stablecoin Regulation Bill

The US House Financial Services Committee has approved the framework bill STABLE Act for regulating “stablecoins,” which will now proceed to a vote in Congress. H.R. 2392, the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act of 2025 passed Committee 32-17. pic.twitter.com/pvzTOfTTr1 — Financial Services GOP (@FinancialCmte) April 3, 2025 The document […]

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ForkLog 16 03.04.2025

South Korea Considers Opening Crypto Exchanges to Foreign Investors

South Korea may open its cryptocurrency market to foreign traders while tightening controls on money laundering. This was stated by Kim Seong-jin, head of the virtual assets department at the Financial Services Commission (FSC), according to local media. According to him, the regulator is exploring the possibility of easing restrictions on foreign market participants’ access […]

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