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Gold Coast will consider the possibility of using cryptocurrencies by taxpayers
The fall of the cryptocurrency market, observed over the past six months, does not frighten Australian officials. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate suggests exploring the possibility of using digital currencies to pay taxes in the future. The Bitcoin Community Celebrates Pizza Day
May 22 is one of the most memorable dates in the history of cryptocurrencies. On this day, 12 years ago, the first actual commodity-money transaction took place using bitcoin. A miner named Laszlo Hanets offered 10,000 BTC for delivering him a couple of pizzas. 
Wikimedia Foundation plans to stop accepting donations in digital currencies
The non-profit charitable organization Wikimedia Foundation is going to refuse contributions in cryptocurrencies. 71.17% of Wikimedia community users voted for this decision. The survey was conducted from January 10 to April 12, 2022. About 400 users participated in it. The calculation did not take into account the votes of unregistered participants and users who created new accounts. 
The EU continues the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism through cryptocurrencies
The use of cryptocurrencies in drug trafficking, money laundering, and terrorist financing is causing serious damage to their reputation. To regulate the sector more strictly, the EU has agreed on new rules to ensure transparency in the transfer of digital assets. 
Ledger’s CEO Fears that a New European Law Would Encroach Privacy
Pascal Gauthier, CEO of Ledger, which offers a USB-like digital wallet for people to hold cryptocurrencies outside of exchanges, has issued a warning against the European Parliament’s (EP) plan to track and trace people’s cryptocurrencies. 
Accredited Singaporean investors may qualify for recognition of cryptocurrencies when evaluating assets
Singapore-based private exchange ADDX plans to recognise cryptocurrencies owned by accredited investors. This decision makes the platform the only financial institution in the country that works with digital assets. 
Four New Cryptocurrencies Launched on Robinhood Crypto
Robinhood Crypto platform has announced the addition of new cryptocurrencies. Users will now be able to buy and sell Shiba Inu (SHIB), Solana (SOL), Polygon (MATIC) and Compound (COMP). In the near future, it is also planned to add options such as loading wallets and withdrawing funds. 