Justice ministry wants to exempt cryptocurrency from officials’ interests declarations

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A few months ago, the Ministry of Justice believed that officials and politicians should publicly declare their cryptocurrency holdings in the same way as securities.However, the ministry has now concluded that cryptocurrency is a form of currency and does not require such disclosure.

The Anti-Corruption Act lists a wide range of public officials who are required to submit an annual declaration of interests.Through these declarations, anyone can learn whether high-ranking politicians and officials own real estate, vehicles, companies or securities.The declarations also reveal the individual’s income, whether someone owes them money or if they themselves have significant liabilities.

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