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Kurant pauses Bitcoin ATM operations in Germany
Kurant pauses Bitcoin ATM operations in Germany
Most of Germany’s Bitcoin ATMs will be out of service as Kurant pauses to prepare for updated legal requirements.
July 3, 2025
Sparkassen to offer crypto trading in Germany by 2026
Sparkassen to offer crypto trading in Germany by 2026
MiCA regulation has paved the way for Sparkassen and other European banks to expand into crypto services.
July 3, 2025
Brazil sets flat 17.5 percent tax on all crypto gains
Brazil sets flat 17.5 percent tax on all crypto gains
Gains from NFTs, DeFi, and staking are now fully taxed in Brazil as part of its sweeping 2025 digital asset tax reform.
July 3, 2025
Coinbase privacy appeal rejected by US Supreme Court
Coinbase privacy appeal rejected by US Supreme Court
James Harper’s legal challenge over alleged unconstitutional IRS data collection has ended after the Supreme Court declined to review the case.
July 2, 2025
Senate passes Trump bill without crypto tax breaks
Senate passes Trump bill without crypto tax breaks
Proposed changes would have taxed staking rewards only on sale and allowed exemptions for small crypto transactions.
July 2, 2025
Arizona governor vetoes Bitcoin reserve bill
Arizona governor vetoes Bitcoin reserve bill
The latest veto is Hobbs’ third rejection of crypto-related bills, including proposals to invest state funds in Bitcoin.
July 2, 2025
South Korea pauses central bank digital currency project
South Korea pauses central bank digital currency project
Concerns over costs and unclear commercial plans prompted the Bank of Korea to reconsider its CBDC project.
July 1, 2025
Europol backs Spain in dismantling crypto crime ring
Europol backs Spain in dismantling crypto crime ring
The criminal gang allegedly laundered €460 million through a network of fake companies and digital wallets.
July 1, 2025
Kazakhstan to create crypto reserve backed by mining and seized funds
Kazakhstan to create crypto reserve backed by mining and seized funds
National Bank officials say the crypto reserve will prioritise transparency, institutional soundness, and sustainability, following global sovereign fund standards.
July 1, 2025
Youth unrest set to drive Bitcoin's rise
Youth unrest set to drive Bitcoin's rise
Growing frustration among young people with capitalism is expected to drive Bitcoin adoption and increase its price, says analyst Jordi Visser.
July 1, 2025
Nobitex restores wallet access after major hack
Nobitex restores wallet access after major hack
Users must avoid deposits to old wallet addresses to prevent permanent fund loss after Nobitex’s system migration.
July 1, 2025
Stablecoins surpass Visa and Mastercard in online transaction volume
Stablecoins surpass Visa and Mastercard in online transaction volume
Major platforms like PayPal and Stripe are adopting stablecoins to offer faster, cheaper, and more efficient blockchain-based transactions.
June 30, 2025