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The EU is set to vote on its landmark crypto law MiCA (Pixabay)

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High Hopes for EU’s MiCA Law With Final Vote Imminent

EU member nations are already jostling to hold the crypto crown as the bloc becomes the first major global jurisdiction to regulate the sector.

The EU is set to vote on its landmark crypto law MiCA (Pixabay)

By Jack Schickler

Apr 13, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. UTC

Apr 13, 2023

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Portugal plans crypto taxes (Kutay Tanir)

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Portuguese Proposal Would Enact Taxes on Crypto Transfers, Capital Gains

The country had been notable for having no crypto taxes on individuals, but the finance minister last spring had promised that stance was soon to end.

Portugal plans crypto taxes (Kutay Tanir)

By Elizabeth Napolitano

Oct 10, 2022 at 6:31 p.m. UTC

Oct 10, 2022

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Here's Why Portuguese Banks Are Closing Crypto Exchange Accounts

At least three exchanges have had their accounts shut despite obtaining regulatory approval to operate in the country. The reason? The banks' fear of potential money laundering.

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By Cam Thompson

Aug 4, 2022 at 9:45 p.m. UTC

Aug 4, 2022

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Cybersecurity Protocol Naoris Raises $11.5M to Build Decentralized Proof-of-Security Consensus Mechanism

Bitcoin whale Tim Draper was one of the lead investors in the round.

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By Cam Thompson

Jul 27, 2022 at 2:15 p.m. UTC

Jul 27, 2022

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Alfama, Portugal. (Liam McKay/Unsplash)

Policy

Portuguese Congress Rejects Two Bills Seeking to Tax Crypto

The proposals were submitted by two leftist parties. The government, which also seeks to apply taxes, hasn’t submitted a proposal so far.

Alfama, Portugal. (Liam McKay/Unsplash)

By Andrés Engler

May 26, 2022 at 12:45 a.m. UTC

May 26, 2022

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Policy

Portugal Makes U-Turn on Cryptocurrency Tax

Reversing its previous hands-off stance, the nation will impose taxes on the exchange and sale of cryptocurrencies.

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By Oliver Knight

May 16, 2022 at 4:24 p.m. UTC

May 16, 2022

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Central Bank of Portugal Grants Country’s First Crypto License to a Bank

Bison Bank was authorized on Thursday to offer crypto custodian and trading services in Portugal.

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By Marina Lammertyn

Apr 14, 2022 at 9:29 p.m. UTC

Apr 14, 2022

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Marathon Digital CEO on Global Crypto Adoption, Ukraine Crisis, and More

“All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee interviews Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel from this year’s Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami.

By CoinDesk Staff

Apr 8, 2022 at 12:07 a.m. UTC

Apr 8, 2022

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Utrust CEO Sanja Kon and co-founder Nuno Correia. (Utrust)

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Crypto Payments Firm Utrust Receives Operating License From Central Bank of Portugal

The company, acquired in January by Elrond, plans to begin operating in Europe as a virtual asset service provider in several months.

Utrust CEO Sanja Kon and co-founder Nuno Correia. (Utrust)

By Andrés Engler

Mar 16, 2022 at 8:03 p.m. UTC

Mar 16, 2022

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Portugal Grants First Crypto Exchanges Operating Licenses

The central bank announced Criptoloja and Mind the Coin will be able to operate in the country.

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By Andrés Engler

Jun 18, 2021 at 10:02 p.m. UTC

Jun 18, 2021

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