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EU's Implementation of Crypto Rules Faces Multiple Obstacles Across Continent

 

The European Union (EU) has approved a framework called Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA), which is in charge of regulating cryptocurrencies in Europe. 

Christian Anders, CEO of the cryptocurrency company Btc.x, cautions that there may be difficulties in its successful deployment across the continent. 

Multiple obstacles 

Anders claims that the road to European MiCA standards approval is more like a marathon than a sprint. Even if the legislation itself gives the digital currency industry the much-needed structure, making it a reality might call for extra diplomatic skill.

Sweden and other European countries, for example, might require more convincing before they completely embrace the changes. 

European cryptocurrency exchanges are anxious for the MiCA framework to go into force so they may establish their businesses on a solid legal base. Some national governments, however, do not quite share this enthusiasm. A rising number of these countries, including Sweden, are reluctant to provide new licences to bitcoin businesses. 

The two-edged sword of crypto 

Even though such reservations won't prevent MiCA from being implemented, they might surely delay it. The MiCA framework's two sides are revealed here. It gives thorough restrictions for the bitcoin market on one side. On the other hand, it is susceptible to the various perspectives and degrees of acceptability of various European countries. 

The United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to be trudging through its own regulatory minefield as the EU tries to manage similar difficulties. Because Crypto.com operates inside the US, Anders suggests that it will likely be the next company under SEC investigation.

Anders compares the regulatory environments in the US and Sweden, though on a much smaller scale, and compares the SEC's attack on Binance and Coinbase to the severe restrictions implemented by the Swedish government.

Anders continues to be enthusiastic on Bitcoin despite these regulatory ambiguities. He contends that the obstacles governments and banks have placed in the way of Bitcoin only strengthen his belief in the virtual currency. 

Particularly when compared to the flaws of fiat currency and the economic strain of inflation, Bitcoin's advantages in the struggle of monetary systems become increasingly clear.

Bitcoin appears to be doing well in terms of mining. With the creation of equipment that increases mining efficiency, businesses like Intel have entered the market. Anders claims that the increased use of renewable energy is accelerating the growth of bitcoin mining in Europe.

Given the strong popularity among the younger generation, the future of Bitcoin and other digital currencies appears secure. Their inclination towards these cutting-edge technologies is expected to influence how money and commerce are conducted across the continent and, by extension, around the globe.

The expansion and influence of the cryptocurrency business are unabated, even as the EU and other regulatory authorities struggle to come up with effective regulations.
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Analysis of Cryptocurrency Fundraising

 

A cryptocurrency is a form of digital currency meant to make internet transactions extremely safe. Investors and authorities are paying attention to the unexpected increase in the value of cryptocurrencies. The digital era has surely aided in the advancement of our understanding and use of money. We are also on the verge of a new financial revolution, which is linked to the fourth industrial revolution. There are currently 9,271 distinct cryptocurrencies available, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, BNB, and USD being the most renowned ones.  

Cryptocurrencies, despite being older than the iPad, have just entered the public sphere, with their impact being predominantly felt in the last three or four years. The aspect of digital currencies has spread to numerous banks, including JP Morgan and Wells Fargo, which are developing their own cryptos. Blockchain, AI, IoT, and a slew of other technologies are making inroads into our daily lives as more traditional concepts and technologies are scrambling to stay up or risk becoming obsolete. 

Bitcoin, one of the most popular cryptocurrencies, was launched in 2009 and employs peer-to-peer technology to enable rapid transactions without the involvement of institutional bodies such as banks or governments. A password or a private key is required to access the received cryptocurrency in the wallet. Furthermore, the transaction is safeguarded by blockchain technology when it is sent from one wallet to another.

Physical currency serves as a universal measure of worth as well as a quick means of transmitting it. The switch to such a system would very certainly be tough, as cash may become incompatible in the blink of an eye if the crypto world advance at the current pace. Established banking institutions would almost certainly have to hustle to adapt. Governments across the world are now accepting blockchain and cryptocurrency. According to the Gartner report, 83 nations are currently experimenting with or deploying as such Central Bank Digital Currencies, or CBDCs, which account for 90 percent of global GDP. While many businesses initially offered to accept Bitcoin during its first boom, this list has progressively reduced, reinforcing doubt about the cryptocurrency's potential as a medium of trade. 

In India, cryptocurrency boomed relatively late when it already cost millions of rupees, as a result, Indians have few Satoshis (small units of a bitcoin) but this isn't the case in every situation. People are dealing in smaller units such as milli or micro bitcoins as the worth of cryptocurrency. 

Furthermore, the price of a cryptocurrency varies between exchanges, which is a clear breach of the legislation of one price.

While bitcoin performs admirably as a wealth vault, its volatility makes it riskier and exposes it to increased danger of loss. Several variables influence the price of a single bitcoin, like supply and demand, competition, and regulation. Investor perceptions of cryptocurrency are also influenced by recent news events.

The lack of other traits for crypto in India is typically associated with modern physical currencies; they cannot be deposited in a bank and must be held in digital wallets, which are costly and risky due to the possibility of hacking, staff corruption, public IP addresses, and ransomware. In many aspects, government supervision over central currency is essential for regulation, and cryptocurrencies would function with far less government oversight. Bitcoin's supply is set; there is an absolute limit of 21 million units.

In order to maintain steady price levels, the money supply must be able to rise in lockstep with macroeconomic activity, otherwise, the problem can only be solved by raising the velocity of money or by a substantial drop in prices. This might put the economy in jeopardy. 

For investors, bitcoin's artificial scarcity is a benefit: increased demand combined with inelastic supply leads to a greater price. The lack of a central regulator renders investor protection untenable and raises the likelihood of greater instability. People engage in these markets expecting the cryptocurrencies would grow in the future; this presumption fuels speculative behaviours, and a quick shift in the presumption may cause the market to crash, injuring many naive investors. 

The magnitude of economic harm is influenced by the connectivity between crypto-assets and the traditional banking industry. According to economists, direct exposure from cryptocurrencies to the financial system might be transmitted, and indirect repercussions could expand to other asset classes. Crypto assets, according to the RBI financial stability report (2021), offer long-term risks for capital control management, financial and macroeconomic stability, and monetary policy transmission.

China has taken the toughest stance on cryptocurrencies, going from allowing crypto mining to outright prohibiting it as of June 2021. Regulations are divided between the federal and state governments in the United States and India. Most EU draught Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) legislation was announced by the European Commission in September 2020. The UK  is currently supervised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). It's worth noting that the South American nation was the first to declare Bitcoin to be legal cash.

If we look at the evolution of crypto as a currency, it has virtually achieved its goal of decentralisation, and is now one of the main firms such as Tesla, Microsoft, and Meta are investing in it. On the other hand, the emerging cryptocurrency has the issue of being hackable. In the long run, if cryptocurrency continues to develop at its current rate, it may eventually replace fiat currency, resolving the issues of hacking and extreme volatility.
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The Ministry of Finance Proposed to Test Russians Before Buying Cryptocurrencies

 

On February 18, the Ministry of Finance submitted a bill on the regulation of cryptocurrencies to the government. At the same time, public discussions began. On Monday, February 21, the agency published details of the document on its official website. 

According to the proposal of the Ministry of Finance, the use of digital currencies as a means of payment in Russia will continue to be prohibited. However, the Ministry of Finance suggests leaving cryptocurrencies only as a tool for investment. The bill defined the requirements for exchanges and exchangers that will deal with cryptocurrencies. 

Foreign cryptocurrency exchanges will have to register in Russia in order to obtain a license. The Ministry of Finance proposes to allow transactions with the purchase or sale of cryptocurrencies only if the client is identified. The deposit and withdrawal of cryptocurrencies will be possible only through banks using a bank account. 

Exchanges must inform citizens about the high risks associated with purchasing digital currencies. Citizens will undergo online testing before purchasing cryptocurrencies, which will determine the level of knowledge of the specifics of investing in digital currencies and awareness of possible risks. 

According to the official website of the Ministry of Finance, "with successful testing, citizens can invest up to 600 thousand rubles in digital currencies annually. If the testing is not passed, then the maximum amount of investment will be limited to 50 thousand rubles (about 0.015 bitcoins at the time of writing the news). Qualified investors and legal entities will make transactions without restrictions." 

The agency also proposes to consolidate the definition of digital mining as an activity aimed at obtaining cryptocurrency. The Ministry of Finance noted that they had received proposals from the Bank of Russia on the introduction of a ban on the organization of the issuance and circulation of digital currencies. 

Last week it became known that the Central Bank proposes to ban not only the organization of the issuance of cryptocurrencies and their circulation but also the dissemination of information about them. Also, the Central Bank prohibits banks and other financial market participants from owning private digital currencies. 

In addition, on February 18, the Central Bank proposed to introduce fines of up to one million rubles ($12,700) for the issue of private cryptocurrency. If the bill is adopted, individuals may face fines in the amount of 300 ($3,800) to 500 ($6,300) thousand rubles, and organizations from 700 thousand ($8,800) to one million rubles ($12,700). 

Earlier, CySecurity News reported that the Kremlin and the Russian government have estimated the Russian cryptocurrency market at $214 billion.
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The Ministry of Finance of Russia Named the Main Threat of Cryptocurrency Ban in Russia

Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Moiseev said that the ban on cryptocurrencies and mining could slow down the development of new technologies and services, lead to the outflow of highly qualified specialists abroad, and the loss of tax revenues. 
Mr. Moiseev recalled that the relevance of cryptocurrency regulation is due to the growing popularity of citizens' investments in such assets. 

"We need to create clear and transparent rules for the participation of citizens and businesses in the financial instruments of the crypto market. The concept provides for the traceability of cash flows and crypto transactions, as well as the identification of users," the official stressed. 

He added that the only legal participant in the crypto market will be banks and exchanges that will oblige to comply with all the requirements of anti-money laundering legislation. "As for investors, they will be divided into qualified and unskilled, that is, those who do not have the necessary knowledge in working with digital financial instruments," he recalled. 

According to him, clear regulation excludes the possibility of a parallel financial system appearing in Russia, introduces clear rules of the game for market participants, and creates tools to protect investors' rights. In the case of a ban, all of them could automatically become violators of the law, and these are millions of people. 

Last week, the Bank of Russia stressed that it was in favor of reducing the interest of Russians in the cryptocurrency market. Elvira Nabiullina, head of the regulator, noted that the concept of regulating digital assets, which was proposed by the Ministry of Finance and approved by the government, does not allow to mitigate the risks, which the Central Bank warned about. 

In January, the Bank of Russia published a report "Cryptocurrencies: Trends, risks, measures", in which, in order to reduce threats, it proposed to ban the issuance, mining and circulation of cryptocurrencies in Russia. The central bank proposed to introduce a ban on the organization of the issuance or circulation of cryptocurrencies on the territory of Russia, to establish responsibility for its violation. 

The concept of the Ministry of Finance provides for the regulation of cryptocurrencies in Russia without their prohibition. The Ministry believes that the complete absence of regulation or prohibition of cryptocurrencies will destabilize the industry, increasing the share of the shadow economy and the growth of fraud, and law enforcement will not be able to effectively respond to crimes using such instruments. 

At the end of January, Russian President Vladimir Putin called on the government and the Central Bank to come to a consensus on the regulation of cryptocurrencies and report on the results. So, by February 18, the Ministry of Finance, together with the Bank of Russia, should prepare a bill on the regulation of cryptocurrencies.
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The Moscow Kremlin and the Russian Government Have Estimated the Russian Cryptocurrency Market at $214 Billion

 

Bloomberg claims, citing its own sources that the Kremlin and the Russian government have estimated the Russian cryptocurrency market at $214 billion. This assessment is used during the development of a plan to regulate the industry. 

The volume of cryptocurrency held by Russians was calculated in January 2022 by analyzing the IP addresses of major cryptocurrency exchange users and other information. The agency writes that the estimate may be an underestimate because many traders hide their activities. 

In November 2021, the Central Bank of Russia estimated the annual volume of transactions of Russians with digital assets at $5 billion. The data were obtained based on the results of a survey of large banking organizations in July 2021. The Central Bank also noted that Russian users are among the most active participants in the digital currency market. Russia is among the leaders in the number of visits to digital currency exchanges. 

Later, during the parliamentary hearings, Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Committee on Financial Market, estimated investments of Russian residents in cryptocurrencies at $194 million. Aksakov stressed that unqualified investors are also interested in digital assets, so the authorities need to determine the position on digital assets and legislate it. 

It is interesting to note that on January 20, the Central Bank published a report for public discussion, in which it proposed to ban the issuance, circulation, and exchange of cryptocurrencies in Russia, as well as the organization of these operations. The regulator also considers it necessary to ban the mining of digital assets and start monitoring the investments of Russians in cryptocurrency on foreign trading platforms. 

However, after the Central Bank report, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko approved a roadmap on cryptocurrencies, which proposes the regulation of cryptocurrencies, rather than their prohibition, identification of customers, responsibility for illegal trafficking of digital assets, as well as the development of a methodology for assessing the value of cryptocurrencies. 

Representatives of the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Economic Development, the Prosecutor General's Office, Rosfinmonitoring, the FSB, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Federal Tax Service, the Ministry of Finance, and the Bank of Russia participated in the development of the roadmap. 

On January 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin called on the government and the Central Bank to come to a consensus on the regulation of digital assets. The Head of state said that he was familiar with the discussion concerning the regulation of cryptocurrencies. 

Earlier, CySecurity News reported that the Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska criticized the Central Bank for allegedly “infantilely closing his eyes to the growing cryptocurrency market.” As an argument, the billionaire cited the actions of the US Treasury, which, according to him, invests in the crypto industry.
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