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HSBC Australia to block all payments to crypto exchanges, citing scams
25.7.2024
At least six big Australian banks have taken such action now — a trend one industry executive says is stripping Aussies of their “financial rights” to participate in the digital economy
Jordan Launches National Blockchain Technology Network
20.7.2024
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship in Jordan has launched a national blockchain technology network in partnership with Jordanian blockchain company Blockexe. The implementation of blockchain technology in Jordan’s government sector aligns with the Jordanian Digital Transformation...
United Nations, ICP launch digital credentials pilot in Cambodia
3.7.2024
The UNDP’s Universal Trusted Credentials will get its second trial in Cambodia. The plan is to create a 10-country ecosystem
Pyypl and Visa Partner to Boost Financial Inclusion in MEA With Prepaid Cards
27.6.2024
Pyypl, a fintech company operating in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has partnered with Visa to introduce virtual and physical prepaid Visa cards via its mobile app. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance financial inclusion across the region, providing underserved populations with greater...
UAE regulations may ban crypto payments, warns lawyer
26.6.2024
UAE lawyer Irina Heaver told Cointelegraph that the policy shift could signal a “less favorable environment” for crypto in the UAE
Fintech Giant Flutterwave Partners With Nigerian Anti-Graft Body to Launch Cybercrime Center
21.6.2024
Flutterwave, a Nigerian fintech startup, has partnered with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to establish a cybercrime research center. This strategic initiative aims to intensify the fight against internet crime, enhance the security of business transactions, and provide...
Ripple partners with National Bank of Georgia to digitize economy
10.6.2024
Ripple continues to deepen its CBDC collaboration with the Republic of Georgia by exploring ways to digitize the local economy
UAE central bank approves licensing system for stablecoins
5.6.2024
KARM Legal Consultants founder Kokila Alagh said that the regulations clarify the issuance, licensing and supervision of AED-backed payment tokens
Ghana, Singapore conduct trade in semi-fungible token pilot project
17.5.2024
Project DESFT is meant to encourage trade between small businesses using a CBDC and a stablecoin, with an emphasis on credentialing
South Korea’s Democratic Party to Introduce ETF and Digital Finance Reforms
8.4.2024
South Korea’s Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is eager to relax regulations on exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including those tied to spot bitcoin, despite resistance from the People Power Party (PPP). Although election concerns have temporarily halted the initiative, a crucial poll is set...
China’s Shandong Province Introduces Digital Yuan Loan for Entrepreneurs
11.3.2024
Shandong Province offers entrepreneurs digital yuan loans, indicating China's push for digital economy amidst discussions on legal frameworks at the ongoing national legislative conference.
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Thailand Abolishes Value-Added Tax Previously Applicable on Digital Asset Trades
9.2.2024
The Thailand Finance Ministry has announced the removal of the previously applicable value-added tax on digital asset trading. This exemption, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2024, extends to regulated brokers, dealers, and authorized cryptocurrency exchanges. VAT Exemption to Bolster Thailand’s...
BIS Warns Against Unregulated Metaverse: A Call to Prevent Fragmentation and Corporate Control
8.2.2024
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has published a report calling on regulators to “future proof” themselves against the adverse effects of an unregulated metaverse on the digital economy. The 31-page report warns that future money and virtual environments run the risk...
Spartan Group’s Report Reveals Bitcoin’s Untapped Potential via Emerging Layers
20.1.2024
A new report details how Ordinals and other layer-two innovations can reshape Bitcoin’s role in the digital economy, moving it beyond just a store of value. New Report Outlines How Bitcoin Can Evolve to a Multi-Layered Ecosystem The “Bitcoin Layers” report, produced by...
UAE Government Unveils White Paper Focused on Metaverse Regulation
15.10.2023
The United Arab Emirates government recently announced the unveiling of a white paper which underscores the potential of the metaverse but also the areas “where the global community must strengthen its preparedness.” Globally Accepted Standards The United Arab Emirates government...
Mastercard Demonstrates New Solution for CBDC Tokenization
14.10.2023
Mastercard says its new solution that enables central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to be tokenized or wrapped onto different blockchains provides consumers with “a new option to participate in commerce across multiple blockchains with increased security and ease.” A Mastercard...
Leveraging Litecoin: Unpacking opportunities in the digital economy
6.9.2023
Litecoin distinguishes itself with its unique qualities and is frequently referred to as the “silver” to Bitcoin’s “gold.” This essay explores the intriguing possibilities that Litecoin brings to the forefront of the digital economy, illuminating how its distinct...
Thailand Threatens Facebook With Shutdown Over Crypto Scams
23.8.2023
The government in Bangkok will try to shut down Facebook in Thailand alleging the social media network isn’t doing enough to stop scams. Fraudsters have been luring users to invest in fake companies and cryptocurrencies, authorities said, and the number of complaints has been mounting. Meta...
Charting Bitcoin’s Predictable Course: A Comprehensive Review of the Next 29 Reward Halvings
22.7.2023
In under 280 days, Bitcoin’s blockchain will undergo its fourth reward halving event, slicing the block subsidy from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC. The crypto community is abuzz with chatter, contemplating how these substantial decreases in block rewards will transpire over the ensuing two decades...
Binance US Records Massive Discrepancies as USD Exchange Rates Plummet by 16% in July
17.7.2023
As of July 17, 2023, fresh data indicates a concerning rise in discrepancies between Binance US’ exchange rates and the global average. Initially, at a mere 2% to 5% in late June, the disparity sharply soared to an astonishing 16% by mid-July. Even though bitcoin lingered just above $30,000...