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Quốc hội Bulgaria đã thông qua sửa đổi Luật Quy trình Thuế và An sinh xã hội vào ngày 9 tháng 9 với 149 phiếu thuận, 0 phiếu chống và 10 phiếu trắng, cho phép Cơ quan Thuế Quốc gia Bulgaria thu thập thông tin chi tiết của người dùng tài sản tiền điện tử. Dự luật đã được thông qua bởi 240 ghế trong quốc hội.Sửa đổi này thực hiện hai chỉ thị của Liên minh Châu Âu (EU), yêu cầu các doanh nghiệp liên quan đến tài sản tiền điện tử phải đăng ký và báo cáo cho Cơ quan Thuế Quốc gia Bulgaria thông tin về tên, địa chỉ, ngày sinh và địa điểm, nơi cư trú thuế và mã số thuế của người dùng, cũng như gửi dữ liệu giao dịch của các loại tài sản tiền điện tử, bao gồm tổng số tiền nhận được, số lượng giao dịch, số lượng giao dịch bằng tiền pháp định và tình hình trao đổi tài sản tiền điện tử. Các nhà hoạt động bảo mật đã chỉ trích phạm vi thu thập dữ liệu quá rộng, cho rằng việc buộc phải tiết lộ thông tin cá nhân có thể mang lại rủi ro về an ninh. Các nhà giao dịch tiền điện tử và doanh nghiệp nhỏ cho biết yêu cầu đăng ký và báo cáo sẽ làm tăng chi phí tuân thủ; những người ủng hộ dự luật cho rằng nó phù hợp với tiêu chuẩn của EU và giúp ngăn chặn việc trốn thuế. Các chỉ thị liên quan yêu cầu các quốc gia thành viên EU hoàn thành việc áp dụng trước ngày 31 tháng 12 năm 2025.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Bitget has obtained a VASP license issued by the Bulgarian National Revenue Agency. With the VASP license, Bitget will be able to provide comprehensive cryptocurrency services in Bulgaria, including trading, transfers, custody, public offerings, and wallet services.Bitget's Chief Legal Officer Hon Ng stated, "Bitget's goal is to provide efficient and compliant services to users across the EU. As the EU continues to lead the introduction of regulatory frameworks such as MiCA, we see tremendous potential for sustainable growth and innovation in the region while remaining compliant.In 2025, Bitget will focus on global expansion, particularly ensuring that our operations comply with the regulatory standards of various regions, thereby enhancing user trust, ensuring long-term growth, and keeping up with the latest developments in global regulations."

ChainCatcher news, the Bulgarian football team Botev Plovdiv FC will start offering Bitcoin bonuses to its players.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Reuters, cryptocurrency lending company Nexo is seeking $3 billion in damages from Bulgaria over a halted criminal investigation, claiming that the investigation derailed its plans to go public in the U.S. and a football sponsorship deal. "The investigation tarnished its reputation and undermined shareholder value."The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), based in Washington, is an international arbitration institution that handles disputes between international investors and states. Its website shows that the case was registered on January 18. An ICSID spokesperson could not confirm the amount of damages requested or other details. The Bulgarian Ministry of Finance stated that it has received the arbitration request from the ICSID, which will be reviewed by a specialized interdepartmental committee before proposing next steps. The prosecutor's office is also one of the defendants in the case.Previous reports indicated that Bulgarian authorities had dropped the money laundering investigation against Nexo executives. The investigation was launched on September 29, 2022, focusing on allegations of involvement with organized crime groups and unauthorized banking activities through Nexo. Under relevant laws, four Nexo executives were accused of operating an organized crime group from 2018 to January 2023. Additionally, two of them faced charges for conducting unauthorized banking transactions between June 2018 and January 2023, involving lending and deposits in various currencies on the Nexo platform without proper authorization under the Credit Institutions Act (CLI).

ChainCatcher news, the Sofia Prosecutor's Office has withdrawn the money laundering investigation against Nexo executives, as their actions were deemed legal.The investigation was initiated on September 29, 2022, focusing on allegations of involvement in organized crime groups and unauthorized banking activities through Nexo. According to relevant laws, four individuals were accused of operating an organized crime group from 2018 to January 2023. Additionally, two of them faced charges for conducting unauthorized banking transactions from June 2018 to January 2023, involving lending and depositing various currencies on the Nexo platform without the proper authorization under the Credit Institutions Law (CLI).

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Bulgarian football club Botev Plovdiv FC adopts Bitcoin and the Lightning Network for payments, allowing fans to make peer-to-peer payments using Bitcoin. Botev Plovdiv FC has also created an account on the decentralized protocol Nostr.

ChainCatcher news, Bulgaria's Chief Prosecutor spokesperson Siika Mileva denied the political motives behind the investigation of the crypto lending platform Nexo, stating that "investigating these institutions has become a nationwide campaign." The case involves so-called "modern cybercrime," and the investigation has been ongoing for several months in collaboration with international partners. Additionally, she revealed that an independent international auditor will examine Nexo's activities.It is reported that on January 12, Bulgarian police raided Nexo's offices and stated they would coordinate with their counterparts in the United States and the United Kingdom regarding the investigation of Nexo's alleged money laundering and tax crimes. Four Nexo personnel have been charged with money laundering, tax crimes, computer fraud, and unlicensed banking. Two were released on bail of nearly $550,000. The other two remain unaccounted for in Bulgaria and have been declared international fugitives. (cointelegraph)

ChainCatcher news, Bulgarian investigators stated that they have been coordinating with their counterparts in the United States and the United Kingdom regarding the investigation into Nexo, which has a large volume of transactions from individuals and companies in Russia that are sanctioned by the EU. (Jin Ten)

ChainCatcher news, the crypto lending platform Nexo plans to sue the Bulgarian government, claiming that the raid on Nexo's Sofia office yesterday was illegal, and Nexo is also seeking compensation for the related losses.Previously, Bulgarian police raided Nexo's office to investigate allegations of money laundering and tax crimes related to Nexo. (source link)