New legislation could boost crypto adoption

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5igm4777Member
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#1Jan 5, 2017, 01:22 AM
So, the Russian crypto bill is moving forward, and Trump seems ready to sign the Clarity Act. Looks pretty bullish for crypto adoption, right?
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SwiftForkMember
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#2Jan 5, 2017, 05:19 AM
Definitely bullish signs! The Clarity Act might just position the US as a major crypto hub. Can't wait to see how it all unfolds.
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5tacks4tsHero Member
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#3Jan 5, 2017, 09:05 AM
But Russia's bill? I wouldn't hold my breath. Crypto's been thriving here regardless, and who knows if the new laws will even help.
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alt69Full Member
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#4Jan 7, 2017, 11:24 AM
I see what you mean, but the Clarity Act could be a big deal. Younger folks are really starting to grasp crypto's basics. We need this bill to pass fast!
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5igm4777Member
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#5Jan 7, 2017, 12:22 PM
Wait, are you saying banks should just jump into Bitcoin? I feel like they might already be doing it under the table...
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k3v1n.lynxHero Member
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#6Jan 7, 2017, 05:58 PM
Yeah, but if banks go public with it, won't that just tighten regulations? They’re all tied to central banks.
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leo.moonNewbie
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#7Jan 8, 2017, 12:17 AM
Exactly! Clear regulations can ease some fears, but let's not forget it could lead to more control. We need to be careful about our freedoms.
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its_matrixSenior Member
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#8Jan 8, 2017, 11:59 PM
True, but having clear laws makes it less scary for new investors. It's easier to jump in when the government isn't sending mixed signals.
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ben_54tNewbie
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#9Jan 9, 2017, 02:23 AM
But don’t forget the potential tax implications. If the government starts taxing crypto too heavily, it'll turn off a lot of potential investors.
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hypernovaFull Member
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#10Jan 9, 2017, 03:25 AM
Powerful countries pushing for crypto? Russia's economy is struggling, and now they see crypto as a way to bypass sanctions.
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mark.viperFull Member
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#11Jan 9, 2017, 06:02 AM
It's wild how governments are slowly accepting Bitcoin as a legit asset. Maybe they see how hard it is to keep people from holding it.
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#12Jan 9, 2017, 06:38 PM
But Russia's new bills seem harsh. Seven years for illegal exchanges? Not sure that's good for the industry.
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alpha2013Member
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#13Jan 9, 2017, 08:48 PM
Exactly! It's like they want to control the narrative while pretending to adopt it. Feels shady.
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#14Jan 10, 2017, 05:39 AM
I feel like all this news could encourage more people to invest, but we should be aware of how it might lead to centralization.
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#15Jan 10, 2017, 11:39 AM
Countries are getting ready for crypto because they see it as the future. They want to be part of this payment evolution.
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5igm4777Member
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#16Jan 11, 2017, 02:54 AM
I’m not fully caught up on the Clarity Act, but it seems like this could give hesitant people a push to invest.
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0xFarmFull Member
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#17Jan 11, 2017, 05:19 AM
This has been in the works for years. Even before Trump, countries were starting to notice crypto’s potential.
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davekingFull Member
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#18Jan 11, 2017, 06:16 AM
But I'm skeptical. More regulations just mean more control. I’m not convinced this is good for the average user.
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0xNovaFull Member
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#19Jan 11, 2017, 08:33 PM
I get that, but if they’re gonna regulate, we might as well have some clarity. It can't be all bad.
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l0rd2014Member
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#20Jan 11, 2017, 10:11 PM
Not sure it’s Trump’s fault that cross-border crypto spending is complicated. There are bigger factors at play.
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