The Fed once again warned about the risks of stablecoins

The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has published its semi-annual financial stability report, which once again highlighted the risks of using stable cryptocurrencies. The report notes that financial markets, including cryptocurrencies, have been significantly impacted by events in Ukraine, the spread of the Omicron coronavirus strain, and “significant and prolonged inflation.” At the same time, the total capitalization of stablecoins reaches $180 billion, of which 80% falls on the three largest ones – USDT, USDC and…

The German Ministry of Finance issued a guide to paying tax on cryptocurrencies

The German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) has explained that owners of digital assets will be able to sell crypto assets without paying taxes after one year of ownership. The BMF has released the country’s first guidance for paying income tax on digital currencies and other blockchain-based tokens. The document classifies and explains the technically different aspects of the issue from the point of view of German law. The sale of purchased cryptocurrencies, such as…