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These Countries Are Most Affected by Ethereum Merge-Related Scams: Chainalysis

A Chainalysis report reveals bad actors took advantage of the Ethereum Merge to make millions via scams. Cybercrimes Research Lead Eric Jardine breaks down the countries that were most heavily affected, including Finland, Panama and Vietnam.

By CoinDesk Staff

Nov 2, 2022 at 9:02 p.m. UTC

Nov 2, 2022

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Panamanian President Partially Vetoes Crypto Regulation Legislation

Laurentino Cortizo argued it’s necessary for the bill to comply with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force.

By Andrés Engler

Jun 17, 2022 at 4:21 p.m. UTC

Jun 17, 2022

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Deribit Exec on Crypto Market Volatility, Bitcoin Bottom, Panama Bill

Luuk Strijers, chief commercial officer of crypto options and futures exchange Deribit, discusses navigating crypto market volatility, Coinbase’s first-quarter earnings report, and possible bottoms for BTC and altcoins. Plus, insights into Panama moving forward with a crypto regulation bill.

By CoinDesk Staff

May 11, 2022 at 3:36 p.m. UTC

May 11, 2022

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Panamanian Congressman Gabriel Silva on Country’s New Pro-Crypto Law

Panamanian Congressman Gabriel Silva discusses a recent law passed in the country exempting cryptocurrency transactions from capital gains taxes. Silva explains the unique framework of Panama’s constitution that prevents the country from adopting bitcoin as legal tender and how crypto can provide financial access to the country’s unbanked population.

By CoinDesk Staff

May 4, 2022 at 8:30 p.m. UTC

May 4, 2022

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Panama Passes Law to Exempt Digital Assets From Capital Gains Tax

Panama’s legislature passed a bill to exempt digital assets from capital gains taxes by a 40-0 vote, although it still needs to be signed by President Laurentino Cortizo to become law.

By CoinDesk Staff

Apr 29, 2022 at 7:10 p.m. UTC

Apr 29, 2022

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Panama Congressman on Introducing Crypto Payments Bill

Panamanian opposition politician Gabriel Silva is introducing a bill to regulate the use of cryptocurrencies throughout the country. The proposed bill would recognize bitcoin as a national alternative payment method. Silva joined “All About Bitcoin” to share insights into his mission and vision.

By CoinDesk Staff

Sep 8, 2021 at 8:20 p.m. UTC

Sep 8, 2021

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Panama to Present Crypto-Related Bill in July

Following El Salvador, Panamanian Congressman Gabriel Silva says he will present a bill in July to make bitcoin legal tender in the nation. “The Hash” explores what it could mean for other Central and South American countries.

By CoinDesk Staff

Jun 16, 2021 at 6:06 p.m. UTC

Jun 16, 2021

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Panama to Present Crypto-Related Bill in July

Following El Salvador, opposition politician Gabriel Silva says he is seeking consensus to make cryptocurrency legal tender in Panama.

By Andrés Engler

Jun 16, 2021 at 2:16 p.m. UTC

Jun 16, 2021

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Panama

Diputado panameño presentará en julio un proyecto de ley enfocado en criptomonedas

Tras lo ocurrido en El Salvador, el político opositor Gabriel Silva dice estar buscando consensos para promover que sean de curso legal y atraer empresas del sector.

By Andrés Engler

Jun 16, 2021 at 2:16 p.m. UTC

Jun 16, 2021

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