Community News:

1. Binance Labs is leading the second round of private placement of GoPlus Security to build an open security service

Binance Labs announced that it is leading the second round of private placement of GoPlus Security. This round of funds will enable GoPlus Security to further develop security data, build a security service market, and attract talents to build a truly decentralized security platform.

2. Telegram now allows anonymous numbers to be registered using blockchain, without a SIM card

Telegram recently released an announcement for its application update, saying that "a new era of privacy has begun. Users can have a Telegram account without a SIM card and log in using an anonymous number supported by the blockchain provided on the Fragment platform."

Industry News:

1. Payment giant PayPal will expand its cryptocurrency services to Luxembourg, supporting users to trade 4 cryptocurrencies

Payment giant PayPal announced on its official website that it will expand its cryptocurrency trading and holding services to Luxembourg in the coming days. Once the service is available, eligible customers will be able to buy, sell and hold BTC, ETH, LTC and BCH in their PayPal accounts through the website or mobile application.

Policies and Regulations:

1. US SEC Chairman: The goal of crypto regulation next year is to "make trading platforms and lending platforms compliant"

Gary Gensler, chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), said in an interview that the SEC has taken more than 100 enforcement actions against crypto companies, dozens of which were carried out under his own leadership. He also said that one of the goals for regulating cryptocurrencies next year is to "make cryptocurrency trading platforms and lending platforms compliant." (Yahoo Finance)

2. The EU crypto tax proposal will target all companies that provide services to EU users

A new proposal from the European Commission will require crypto asset service providers of all sizes and geographic locations to report transactions of EU customers to tax authorities. Before the new rules come into effect, unanimous approval is required from representatives of member states of the EU Council. (The Block)

3. Kazakhstan passes digital asset bill in second reading

The Majilis (lower house of parliament) of Kazakhstan held a plenary session on the 7th. At the meeting, the Digital Assets Act of the Republic of Kazakhstan was passed in the second reading. It is reported that the bill aims to develop the digital asset market in Kazakhstan, regulate the relationship between all parties in the issuance, distribution and circulation of digital assets, and clarify the regulatory body of the digital asset market. (Kazakhstan News Agency)