Portugal’s parliament, Assembleia da República, has rejected two bills that sought to tax cryptocurrencies. Livre and Bloco, two Portuguese left-wing parties, proposed the bills. However, both parties had little representation in Congress. The ruling Socialist Party, which holds the majority of seats in the legislative assembly, has not yet submitted any bill. This news comes on the heels of Portugal’s Minister of Finance, Fernando Medina, announcing that cryptos will be subject to taxation soon. Explaining the need for crypto taxation,…
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A Guide to Legislation and Taxation on Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrency Legislation Over the past 4-5 years, the legislation of cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and similar instruments has become one of the most important regulatory authorities tasks. Even though regulation is of utmost importance, the sudden spark has its reasons. Scrupulous practices such as ICO scams, exchange hacks, unregulated creation of monetary schemes, etc. have made it necessary. Governments worldwide are acknowledging the importance of regulatory oversight for keeping a check on the space. This has received a lot of backlash from…
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