Italy Proposes Stringent Measures to Tackle Crypto Market Manipulation
Jun21

Italy Proposes Stringent Measures to Tackle Crypto Market Manipulation

Italy is taking steps to enhance surveillance of crypto assets and address associated risks. According to a draft decree reviewed by a news agency, the plan includes imposing high fines on those who manipulate the market. The fines range from $5,400-$5.4 million (€5,000 to €5 million) for offenses such as insider trading, unlawful disclosure of […] Powered by...

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Federal Agents Crack Down on Drug Ring Using Crypto Mixers
Jun21

Federal Agents Crack Down on Drug Ring Using Crypto Mixers

Holly Danielle Adams, 34, from California, has pleaded guilty to charges of drug distribution conspiracy and money laundering via cryptocurrency mixers. This case stems from an investigation by the Northern California Illicit Digital Economy (NCIDE) Task Force, a federal team dedicated to combating all forms of illegal dark web and cryptocurrency activities in the Eastern […] Powered by...

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Iran Launches Digital Rial Pilot on Kish Island
Jun21

Iran Launches Digital Rial Pilot on Kish Island

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has announced the initiation of a pilot scheme to introduce the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) on the southern island of Kish. The CBI stated on Tuesday that the digital rial will be available to banking customers and tourists in Kish starting on the first day of the […] Powered by...

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Analyst Predicts: US to Face Its Own ‘Bank of England’ Debt Crisis Prior to Elections
Jun21

Analyst Predicts: US to Face Its Own ‘Bank of England’ Debt Crisis Prior to Elections

Otavio Costa, a Macro Strategist at Crescat Capital, a multidisciplinary asset management firm, has expressed concern about the state of the U.S. government securities liquidity index and its potential implications for the future of U.S. debt. He suggested that the U.S. is on the verge of experiencing its own ‘Bank of England’ moment prior to […] Powered by...

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Piracy Shield 2.0 IPTV Blocking Costs Will Be Paid By Italian Taxpayers
Jun21

Piracy Shield 2.0 IPTV Blocking Costs Will Be Paid By Italian Taxpayers

Like many sensible businesses, paying as little tax as legally possible is a priority for corporations in the entertainment and professional sports sectors. The difference with many of these giants is that some governments work quite hard to ensure that goal is met. In the UK, tax breaks are on full display at Companies House; when a foreign company engineers, let’s say, a £6 million annual loss when making a movie, the government...

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