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February 2023

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India discussing crypto, regulation with G20, says finance minister

February 2023

Hong Kong crypto exchange AAX has lost most staff, unlikely to reopen, says former executive

The exchange has gone silent since pausing withdrawals and liquidating all futures positions, with users fearing a repeat of the FTX collapse.

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India discussing crypto, regulation with G20, says finance minister

KuCoin’s BTC, ETH reserves overcollateralized, says auditor Mazars

December 2022

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KuCoin’s BTC, ETH reserves overcollateralized, says auditor Mazars

Indian crypto exchange WazirX introduces profit, loss function

India’s finance minister urges G20 nations to come on board to regulate crypto

November 2022

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India’s finance minister urges G20 nations to come on board to regulate crypto

Crypto becomes approved financial product in South Africa

Hong Kong digital asset firm sets up US$50 mln fund to expand mining business amid crypto winter

India wants global, tech-driven regulatory framework for crypto

Blockchain.com granted in-principle approval for Singapore license

October 2022

California governor vetoes bill requiring crypto-related businesses to obtain special license

A bill that proposed a regulatory and licensing framework for crypto companies was rejected by Gov. Gavin Newsom amid a broader national debate concerning the policing of digital assets.

Asia dominates Chainalysis’ 2022 crypto adoption index, China returns to top 10

APAC is leading in crypto use and adoption, according to a new report from U.S. blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis released on Wednesday, with China returning to the report’s top 10 countries for crypto adoption after it fell out of the list last year. APAC accounted for six of the top 10 countries in the index. […]

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Blockchain.com granted in-principle approval for Singapore license

India ED freezes US$1.57 mln in crypto allegedly laundered through WazirX, Binance

Singapore grants capital markets license to SBI’s digital asset arm

Tokenized assets may make up 10% of global GDP by 2030: report

Indian police arrest alleged crypto trickster in US$31 mln scam: report

Singapore’s DBS commits to crypto offerings despite slump: report

September 2022

Crypto’s Institutional Boost

Crypto’s institutional boost is on the rise, meanwhile, Australia is proving to attract the crypto sector.

Recovering crypto from insolvent companies may be easier than you think

A stolen painting may be lost forever, but a fraudulent Bitcoin transaction — with these legal strategies and tracing tools — can lead right to the criminal.
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Singapore’s DBS commits to crypto offerings despite slump: report

Crypto lender Hodlnaut seeks judicial management for protection against creditors

Iran pays US$10 mln import order with crypto for 1st time: report

Chiliz CHZ jumps 25% on Socios, FC Barcelona partnership

FDIC clarifies that cryptocurrencies are not insured

August 2022

How the crypto winter is laying groundwork for Web3 to reach its potential

Digital assets are powering new industries, and DeFi will be the financial system of the future internet economy, writes Alex Tapscott in his new book, ‘Digital Asset Revolution.’

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FDIC clarifies that cryptocurrencies are not insured

Crypto trading volumes in India recover

‘Wolf of Wall Street’ says Bitcoin investments will be profitable in three to five years

July 2022

Crypto self-custody is no longer a choice. It’s an imperative.

Celsius and Babel Finance’s freezing of customer accounts highlights the risks of intermediaries, writes Nick Saponaro. Crypto users should take back control.

US crypto bill leaves ‘open question’ on securities: Tessler

A proposed US crypto bill may place crypto under the CFTC’s primary oversight, but that won’t exclude the SEC from the industry, Sidley Austin’s Lilya Tessler says.

On the shoulders of a giant: How a huge state fund is nurturing Web3

Singapore investment behemoth Temasek has been in the digital asset space for several years, and it’s doubling down on its commitment, says its blockchain chief.

Why blockchain gaming needs more rules and regulations

The right balance of regulations can better protect gaming companies’ intellectual property as well as players’ assets, writes Henry Chang of Wemade.

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‘Wolf of Wall Street’ says Bitcoin investments will be profitable in three to five years

Binance resumes Bitcoin withdrawals

Singapore’s ADDX to include crypto assets in determining eligibility for private market investments

Kassio launches crypto-based financial services in India

June 2022

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Kassio launches crypto-based financial services in India

India GST Council weighs 28% tax on crypto transactions

May 2022

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India GST Council weighs 28% tax on crypto transactions

Ukraine cancels crypto airdrop, promises NFTs

Ukraine government’s crypto wallets near $40M in donations

March 2022

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Ukraine government’s crypto wallets near $40M in donations

March 2022

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Ukraine government’s crypto wallets near $40M in donations

March 2022

Will 2022 be the year of crypto regulation?

Global shifts are underway in crypto regulations, writes Huong Hauduc of Bequant. How might the political and market forces play out next year?

How sports and crypto are knocking it out of the park

The billion-dollar intersection of sports and crypto is a big win for all, writes Ben Armstrong, aka BitBoy Crypto. Here’s how to make sense of this seismic cultural shift.

How crypto ETFs can open doors for traditional finance to enter DeFi

Crypto ETFs make it easy to invest in digital assets without the complexities, writes Kevin Tai of Linear Finance. Imagine what a crypto index can do.

Can Thailand emerge as a ‘crypto-positive’ travel destination?

Tourism officials want to attract more crypto-wealthy travelers to Thailand’s shimmering shores. But will the crypto faithful come if Thailand still has a ban on SHIB and Dogecoin?

Crypto-ban fears may be an overreaction in India

A former finance secretary says too much is yet unknown about the new crypto bill for investors to expect the worst.

Crypto tax delay is a chance for South Korea to fix loopholes, experts say

Now that South Korea’s crypto tax is delayed a year, what will the final form look like? Should crypto gains be taxed like stock profits — or winning the lottery?

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Ukraine government’s crypto wallets near $40M in donations

Foxconn’s Terry Gou: mainstream monetary finance could not be decentralized

SEC chair Gensler calls stablecoins ‘poker chips’ again

December 2021

Are surveillance and taxation coming soon to a blockchain near you?

The US Infrastructure Act has provisions that should make crypto advocates shudder, writes Alex Shipp of Offshift. Who will stand up for crypto’s core values?

South Korean regulator confirms that NFTs are not virtual assets

The country will follow global crypto guidelines in excluding non-fungible tokens (NFTs) from its categorization of virtual assets — meaning income from NFTs may remain untaxed in Korea.

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SEC chair Gensler calls stablecoins ‘poker chips’ again

U.S. develops crypto-asset ‘roadmap’; is the Fedcoin on its way?

IPO-bound Paytm may launch crypto services if legalized in India

November 2021

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IPO-bound Paytm may launch crypto services if legalized in India

November 2021

South Korean banks find workaround to cash in on crypto services

NH Nonghyup is the third bank in South Korea to invest in a virtual asset custody service while they are prohibited from running their own.

Ban or no ban, Indian crypto industry is thriving

India’s crypto industry will grow over 200% to reach $241M by 2030, a new study says.

How Southeast Asia flowered into a global crypto hub

Until recently, most Southeast Asians had no internet. Now the region is abloom with blockchain innovation. How did they do it?

The world of crypto opens up life-changing earning opportunities for Indian tweens and teens

Gajesh Naik and Laya Mathikshara, two Indian 13-year-olds, are getting global recognition — and making astronomical sums — through their ventures in crypto and NFTs.

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IPO-bound Paytm may launch crypto services if legalized in India

UAE regulators to allow crypto-assets trading

Hong Kong-based crypto lender Babel Finance expands to Singapore

September 2021

Cryptocurrency vs. gold — which is the better investment?

Gold and cryptocurrency have more in common than not, and savvy investors would do well to hold both, writes Sylvia Carrasco of Goldex.

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Hong Kong-based crypto lender Babel Finance expands to Singapore

Survey predicts crypto will rival or replace fiat within 10 years

U.S. infrastructure bill could bring sweeping regulatory changes to crypto