Panama's legislature approves bill regulating crypto

Panama's legislature approves bill regulating crypto

The Crypto Law is aimed at making Panama “compatible with the digital economy, blockchain, crypto assets and the internet.” Lawmakers in Panama have passed a bill that will regulate cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, in the Latin American country.In a Thursday tweet, Panamanian pro-crypto congressperson Gabriel Silva said lawmakers had approved the "Panama Crypto Law" following a third debate. According to Silva, the law will “help Panama become a hub of innovation and technology in Latin America.”According to Panama’s National Assembly, the Crypto Law is aimed at regulating “the trading....


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