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Less Than 30% of Jurisdictions Regulate Cryptocurrency, FATF Calls for Action
In an interview with CoinDesk from Singapore, Financial Action Task Force (FATF) President T. Raja Kumar revealed a concerning statistic:…
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HSBC Leads the Way: First Bank to Tokenize Gold for Retail Investors in Hong Kong
HSBC is making waves in Hong Kong’s retail market with its pioneering move into blockchain-based financial products. The banking giant…
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KuCoin Responds to US Criminal Charges
After facing criminal and civil charges from US prosecutors and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on March 26, crypto…
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US Prosecutors Charge KuCoin and Founders With Anti-Money Laundering Violations
U.S. federal prosecutors have brought charges against cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin and two of its founders, alleging violations of anti-money laundering…
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Global Bank Messaging Network SWIFT’s New CBDC Platform Is on the Horizon
Global bank messaging network SWIFT has revealed plans for a new platform, expected to launch within the next one to…
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Oman’s Financial Sector Transforms, Introduces Financial Services Authority
The Sultan of Oman, after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State, has established the Financial Services Authority (FSA) under…
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London Stock Exchange to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum ETNs in May
The London Stock Exchange (LSE), renowned for its array of blue-chip stocks, is set to make a major move in…
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CBUAE’s Strategic Roadmap for CBDC Rollout and Stablecoins
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been diligently advancing its central bank digital currency (CBDC) agenda over a significant period.…
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IOTA Foundation Announces $10 Million Venture Fund
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, graced the launch of a new investment…
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European Parliament Committees Lift Restrictions on Crypto Payments from Self-Hosted Wallets
Major committees within the European Parliament have made significant amendments to the proposed Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR), notably removing the…
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