Macro
Bitcoin holds steady as ECB implements 75 bps rate hike
Bitcoin saw a slight sell-off on news the European Central Bank had hiked rates by 75 basis points, suggesting the actions were already priced in by the market.
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Taxes
German crypto tax policy one of the best in the world – Coincub report
German residents are not required to pay capital gains tax on crypto assets held for over a year.
Stablecoins
Russia to settle cross-border payments using stablecoins
Russia is developing a digital platform that will allow it settle cross-border transactions with more friendly countries using commodity-backed stablecoins.
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Regulation
Russia to reportedly consider crypto use for international payments
Russia has faced increased scrutiny and sanctions from western countries over its Ukraine invasion, forcing a rethink of its stance towards crypto.
NFTs
Hackers’ plan to sell stolen passport of Belarusian leader as NFT on OpenSea fails
Hacktivist group Belarusian Cyber Partisans listed NFTs of Belarusian President Lukashenko passport information for sale on OpenSea only for the collection to be promptly delisted.
Investments
Despite market downturn, US sees 44% increase in retail crypto investors
In the U.S., 61% of retail respondents said they currently invest in crypto in Q2. That's an increase of 44% from just 42% investing in crypto in Q1.
Scams
UK judge rules to extradite Christopher Hamilton to US for trial on OneCoin scam
Two Britons Hamiton and McDonalds had filed to avoid extradition the US. A UK Judge, however, ruled that Hamilton will proceed for trials in the US, while McDonald will remain in the UK.
Bear Market
Cryptocurrency markets trade flat as Eurozone inflation hits record 9.1%
Eurozone inflation is at record highs fueling pressure on a massive rate hike. Meanwhile, crypto markets hold steady while stocks sell-off.
Research
Research: The European sovereign debt crisis 2.0
Many believe that the end of the Ukrainian war will end Europe's energy and inflation crisis, but there are multiple other factors at play that could extend Europe's trouble way past the war.
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Censorship
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