{"id":634,"date":"2022-04-01T13:49:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T13:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-665686-4207838.cloudwaysapps.coms\/?p=634"},"modified":"2022-07-14T13:20:26","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T13:20:26","slug":"most-important-crypto-news-march-countdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ixfi.com\/blog\/general\/most-important-crypto-news-march-countdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Important Crypto News \u2014 March Countdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"e3ba\">A lot has been happening in the crypto ecosystem. Most cryptocurrencies started the month in the red but quickly picked to end the month on a strong note. From the UK financial watchdog&#8217;s upcoming deadline aimed at crypto service providers to the war in Ukraine, here are some of the most trending crypto news in March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2b48\"><strong>The FCA\u2019s Deadline for Registration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"c824\">The United Kingdom\u2019s financial watchdog, Financial Conduct Authority, had given firms offering crypto services up to 31st March 2022 as the deadline for registration with the financial regulator. Following the industry insiders\u2019 discontentment and frustration with the manner the FCA is handling registration, the watchdog has extended the deadline for some firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"e161\"><strong>Blockchain Technology Highlighted at MENA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"fc03\">In other quotas, the ongoing Middle East and North Africa (MENA) week has highlighted blockchain technology as one of the strategies that bring transformative climate action to the region. The event organizers, specifically, the United Arab Emirates government in conjunction with the members of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), have expressed their interest to collaborate with the crypto and blockchain community to explore solutions against existing climate risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9bed\"><strong>Ukraine Launched an NFT Museum After Invasion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"f24f\">As the invasion by Russia of Ukraine escalates, the latter has launched a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) museum \u201cto keep the memory of war\u201d and celebrate the freedom and identity of Ukraine. The Ministry of Digital Transformation in Ukraine has initiated an online NFT museum where the timeline of all major events in the country will be preserved starting with the Russian military invasion. Also in related news, the Ukrainian government continues to accept crypto donations directly through wallet addresses issues by the Ministry of Digital Transformation since February 26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13a2\"><strong>India\u2019s Crypto Tax is Revealed to Be More Complex Than Anticipated<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"09b1\">The Indian crypto tax policy foreshadows further complexity amid the policy coming to effect on April 1st. The complexity has been unveiled following India\u2019s government clarification during the answering of queries about the tax policies. The government maintains that traders will not be able to offset their losses from one digital asset against the profit of another. In other words, the crypto tax policy expects the traders to treat each investment and loss or profit on a digital asset independently. The impacts of the crypto tax policy are unclear but it is likely to be a death knell for crypto traders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ca78\"><strong>Zelensky Establishes Crypto Legal Framework in Ukraine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"4495\">During midmonth, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed the bill on virtual assets into law to establish a legal framework for the country to have a regulated crypto market. The law will allow crypto firms handling digital assets to register with the government so as to operate legally in the country. The law also requires that banks open accounts for crypto firms. Moreover, Ukraine\u2019s national securities and stock market commission has been mandated to issue licenses to crypto firms, determine the country\u2019s policies on digital assets, and act as the financial watchdog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5ae6\"><strong>The U.S. Plans to Raise Awareness About Crypto Investing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"da7a\">The U.S Department of Treasury plans to come up with an initiative to raise awareness about cryptocurrency investing. Considering the difficulties faced by investors and households while purchasing crypto assets and the complexity involved in this operation, the treasury\u2019s Financial Literacy Education Commission anticipates creating educational materials and forming outreach on digital assets. The outreach primarily targets the investors with limited access to mainstream financial services and the public who may be unaware of how crypto works and how it is different from other modes of payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"729a\"><em>Stay updated with what\u2019s happening around the world and follow our<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/ixfi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>&nbsp;blog<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;and educational series on how to invest in a smart way and avoid obstacles created by recent developments.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"54f4\"><em>For a seamless trading experience, rely on&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixfi.com\/landing\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Your Friendly Crypto Exchange<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;to pave the way toward your financial independence.&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ixfi.com\/auth\/register\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Register on IXFI<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;and explore the endless possibilities.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"29e8\"><strong><em>Disclaimer:<\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong>The content of this article is not investment advice and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to offer or recommendation of any investment product. It is for general purposes only and does not take into account your individual needs, investment objectives and specific financial and fiscal circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"4e0e\">Although the material contained in this article was prepared based on information from public and private sources that IXFI believes to be reliable, no representation, warranty or undertaking, stated or implied, is given as to the accuracy of the information contained herein, and IXFI expressly disclaims any liability for the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"7792\">Investment involves risk; any ideas or strategies discussed herein should therefore not be undertaken by any individual without prior consultation with a financial professional for the purpose of assessing whether the ideas or strategies that are discussed are suitable to you based on your own personal financial and fiscal objectives, needs and risk tolerance. IXFI expressly disclaims any liability or loss incurred by any person who acts on the information, ideas or strategies discussed herein.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A lot has been happening in the crypto ecosystem. Most cryptocurrencies started the month in the red but quickly picked to end the month on a strong note. 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