South Korea’s top banks unite for Won-pegged stablecoin launch: report

Interest in a won-linked stablecoin is growing in South Korea, and the country’s largest commercial banks are joining forces to issue one through a joint initiative. According to a June 25 report from local media Economic Review, eight of South… дальше »

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Coinbase gets EU crypto license in Luxembourg

Coinbase has chosen Luxembourg as its new regulatory base in the European Union, after securing a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licence from the country’s financial regulator. The US-based cryptocurrency exchange received approval from the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), enabling it to operate across all 27 EU member states. This move shifts […] дальше »

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South Korean regulators push crypto ETF plan to power up local market

South Korea’s top financial watchdog is taking steps to bring spot crypto ETFs and stablecoin regulation into the mainstream as part of a broader plan to modernize the country’s digital asset market. According to a June 19 report by local… дальше »

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Iran imposes curfew on crypto exchanges following Nobitex hack

Iran has ordered a curfew on domestic cryptocurrency exchanges after a politically motivated attack on the country’s largest trading platform, Nobitex. According to blockchain analytics platform Chainalysis, the June 18 hack resulted in losses upwards of $90 million. The funds,… дальше »

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XRP could be gearing up for a major rally despite weak ETF reaction

XRP price continued to slide for the second straight day despite getting approval for the first spot ETF listing in Canada. According to recent reports, asset manager Purpose Investments has received final approval from Canadian regulators to launch the country’s… дальше »

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Thailand exempts crypto capital gains tax for 5 years

Thailand has announced a five-year exemption on capital gains tax for crypto transactions, aiming to boost tax revenue and position the country as a global digital asset hub. Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has approved a new tax measure aimed at… дальше »

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Michael Saylor to advise Pakistan on national Bitcoin strategy

Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor has expressed willingness to advise Pakistan on its Bitcoin reserve strategy following a high-level meeting with the country’s finance leaders. According to local media, Saylor met with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and State Minister on Blockchain… дальше »

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Brazil may allocate $18.5B into Bitcoin as G20 digital asset shift accelerates

Brazil is on track to become the first G20 country to legalise the use of Bitcoin as part of its sovereign reserves, potentially committing up to 5% of its $370 billion in international holdings—equivalent to $18. дальше »

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Nigerian government issues fresh warning against CBEX Crypto exchange 

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a renewed warning against Crypto Bridge Exchange. The exchange, also known as ST Technologies International Ltd, Smart Treasure, or Super Technology, has reportedly resumed operations across the country despite lacking regulatory approval.… дальше »

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Latvia approves crypto tax bill aligned with DAC8 and CARF; fines up to €14,000

Latvia has passed a landmark bill aimed at transforming how crypto asset service providers operate in the country. On June 3, the Latvian Cabinet of Ministers approved Bill No. 24-TA-3148, which integrates the European Union’s DAC8 directive and the OECD-backed Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) into national law. дальше »

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A Study of Bitcoin Mining’s True Cost: Environmental, Economic, and Grid-Level Impacts of Mining

The USA is the global leader in Bitcoin mining electricity expenses, spending over $10. 8 billion annually, far exceeding any other country. China and Kazakhstan follow, spending $4. 4 billion and $2. дальше »

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Ethiopia prepares to regulate crypto despite ongoing ban

Ethiopia’s Financial Intelligence Service is preparing to regulate virtual currencies, despite their ongoing ban in the country. As initially reported by The Reporter Ethiopia, Ethiopia’s Financial Intelligence Service has announced that preparations are underway to regulate virtual currencies, despite their… дальше »

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Mintable unveils green NFT card game at Singapore climate festival

Mintable is set to launch NFT collectibles as part of its interactive Eco Trail Treasure Hunt ahead of the country’s annual Youth4Climate Festival 2025, as part of the Singapore Sustainability Festival. дальше »

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Crypto ATM scams in Australia cause over AUD 3.1 million in losses

Over 150 unique scam reports filed with ReportCyber during the period. Average loss per victim exceeded AUD 20,000. Crypto ATMs in Australia surged from 40 in 2022 to over 1,800 by 2025. Australia is facing a fresh wave of crypto-related scams, this time involving the rapid expansion of cryptocurrency ATMs across the country. дальше »

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Just a chill guy price prediction | CHILLGUY price analysis

Just a chill guy meme took the entire world by storm as thousands of memes flooded each country and every sector. This naturally spiked up the price of the token and now over the past few months, a big community… дальше »

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Spain leads tokenized capital drive as Beself Brands digitises entire equity

In a landmark move underscoring Spain’s growing role in financial innovation, Barcelona-based Beself Brands has become the first company in the country to fully tokenize its corporate equity. This milestone follows the implementation of Spain’s Securities Market and Investment Service Act in March 2023, which established the ERIR (Tokenized Asset Registration and Record-keeping Authority) as the regulatory […] дальше »

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Russia’s state-controlled Sberbank to provide liquidity for regulated crypto markets: report

Russia’s biggest bank is reportedly getting ready to support crypto trading for elite investors under a new regulatory experiment. Russia‘s state-controlled lender Sberbank is getting ready to play a bigger role in the country’s crypto scene by acting as a… дальше »

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Pakistan Taps Surplus Power Capacity to Fuel Bitcoin Mining, AI Data Centers

The country plans on utilizing surplus energy from coal-fired power plants that are currently operating at 15% capacity to mine bitcoin. дальше »

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Pakistan unveils digital power push with 2,000 MW for crypto mining

Islamabad plans to allocate Bitcoin mining and AI centers with 2,000 MW of surplus electricity as part of the country’s broader strategy to attract tech investment. Pakistan is preparing to allocate 2,000 megawatts of electricity to Bitcoin (BTC) mining and… дальше »

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Japan’s GameStop? Metaplanet rides Bitcoin and bear bait into stock market mayhem

On May 23, Metaplanet pulled off a rare trifecta: it was the most traded stock in Japan, the day’s biggest loser, and still—somehow—remained one of the country’s top-performing equities. Once a modest hotel operator, the company is now a headline-grabbing… дальше »

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Major US banks weigh joint stablecoin to counter crypto threat: report

The country’s largest commercial banks are in early talks to create a jointly issued stablecoin, an effort aimed at defending their dominance in the payments ecosystem as cryptocurrency adoption and regulatory support grow under the Trump administration, The Wall Street Journal has reported. дальше »

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Pakistan forms new regulatory body to oversee blockchain and crypto

Pakistani lawmakers have endorsed the creation of a regulatory body to oversee the country’s blockchain-based financial infrastructure and digital asset ecosystem. Dubbed the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA), the Ministry of Finance has approved its formation to supervise licensing, compliance,… дальше »

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Interview | UK crypto rules signal major shift: but will they deliver?

My wife was born in the United Kingdom and we’ve spent a lot of time visiting so I pay close attention to the country’s evolving stance on crypto. Now, with the UK’s draft Statutory Instrument on crypto regulation officially released,… дальше »

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Interview | What Canada’s 2025 election result means for crypto investors

As Canada’s political landscape resets following a closely watched federal election, the country’s approach to cryptocurrency policy is at a critical juncture. As a Canadian, I’ve been closely following how the outcome of the 2025 election would dictate the country’s… дальше »

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Tether brings gold-backed stablecoin to Thailand as inflation hedge demand grows

Tether has listed its gold-backed token XAUT on Maxbit, making the Thai platform the first in the country to offer access to the blockchain-based precious metal asset. Stablecoin issuer Tether is bringing its gold-backed token, Tether Gold (XAUT), to Thailand… дальше »

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Crypto.com gets green light in Canada with restricted dealer registration

This regulatory milestone enables the platform to continue offering crypto asset products and services across the country. The company is working toward getting its registration as an investment dealer and membership with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). дальше »

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Taiwan lawmaker urges adding Bitcoin to national reserves

Taiwanese legislator Ko Ju-Chun has urged the government to consider including Bitcoin in its national reserves, alongside gold and foreign currencies.  Speaking at a national finance conference on May 9, Ko suggested allocating a small portion of the country’s reserve… дальше »

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Bitcoin approaches $100K as Trump teases major trade deal with “big” country

Bitcoin climbed to $98,933 on May 8, rising 2.6% in 24 hours, as markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s announcement of a coming trade agreement.  The surge follows a May 8 announcement on Truth Social by U.S. President Donald Trump,… дальше »

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Bhutan teams up with Binance for national tourism payment system

Bhutan has become the first nation to enable crypto payments for tourism at a national scale, partnering with Binance Pay and DK Bank. Bhutan, a landlocked country in south-central Asia, is now accepting crypto payments through a new national-level tourism… дальше »

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Breaking: Binance's CZ Proposes Crucial New BNB and BTC Use Case

Changpeng Zhao suggests using BNB and Bitcoin as basis for this country's crypto reserve дальше »

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Trump-backed World Liberty Financial partners with CZ, Pakistan to drive crypto adoption 

WLFI has partnered with Pakistan to enhance ‘blockchain innovation’ Agreement happened after CZ's recent appointment as a strategic crypto advisor to the country On 26 April, World LiberThe post Trump-backed World Liberty Financial partners with CZ, Pakistan to drive crypto adoption  appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Kuwait warns against illegal crypto mining after over 1,000 sites exposed in nationwide probe

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior has issued a warning about illegal crypto mining in the country, calling on violators to cease their illegal activities or face legal consequences. The announcement, which was issued on April 22, stated that cryptocurrency mining… дальше »

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Brazil jails crypto scheme operators to a combined 171 years

Brazil’s federal court has sentenced three members of the collapsed crypto scheme Braiscompany to a combined 171 years in prison, marking one of the country’s harshest penalties in a financial fraud case. дальше »

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Singapore should treat crypto as infrastructure, not just risk: Coinbase

Singapore’s current tone of caution on crypto could limit its future competitiveness, Coinbase warned, urging a more ambitious national strategy. U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has urged Singapore to take a bolder approach to digital assets, warning that the country could… дальше »

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Blocksquare and Vera Capital plan to tokenize $1b in US real estate

Blocksquare and Vera Capital are launching a $1 billion effort to bring U.S. real estate on-chain.  The partnership will tokenize a portfolio of commercial and multifamily properties across the country using Blocksquare’s blockchain-based infrastructure, according to a release shared with… дальше »

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China faces regulatory gap in handling seized crypto assets, relies on local firms: report

Seized cryptocurrencies are becoming a growing source of revenue for local Chinese governments, despite the country’s ban on crypto trading. As China‘s pile of seized cryptocurrencies continues to grow — thanks to a steady stream of illegal transactions — local… дальше »

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South Korea blocks 14 crypto exchanges—What’s behind the crackdown?

Apple blocked KuCoin, MEXC, and other crypto exchanges at the request of South Korea.  Last month, the country banned 17 crypto sites through Google.  South Korea has blocked 14 crypto excThe post South Korea blocks 14 crypto exchanges—What’s behind the crackdown? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Swedish lawmakers urge finance minister to consider national Bitcoin reserve

This week, two Swedish lawmakers urged the country’s finance minister to consider adding Bitcoin to Sweden’s reserves. Sweden Democrat Member of the Riksdag Dennis Dioukarev and MP Rickard Nordin have issued open letters to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson, pushing for… дальше »

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Japan’s FSA introduces new framework that divides crypto into two categories

Japan’s FSA has released a discussion paper on crypto regulations that seeks to categorize digital assets into two distinct categories. According to a recent report by Coinpost, the country’s Financial Services Agency has asked for public feedback regarding a discussion… дальше »

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U.S. House hearing reignites crypto regulation push, hopes for clarity ‘this year’

U.S. legislators are pushing for more clarity on crypto, in an effort to keep the crpyto industry in the country. дальше »

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Ukraine’s SEC proposes 23% total tax on crypto income

Ukraine’s securities regulator has proposed applying the country’s full personal income and military taxes to crypto gains, totaling 23%. Ukraine‘s Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a 23% tax on individual income from crypto operations, consisting of an 18% personal… дальше »

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Binance Tax Evasion Trial Postponed as Nigerian Court Reviews Service Procedures

A Nigerian court has delayed proceedings in the tax evasion case involving Binance and two of its executives until April 30, allowing more time for the country’s tax authority to respond to a legal challenge raised by the cryptocurrency exchange. дальше »

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Pakistan Appoints Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao To Stimulate Country’s Use of Crypto

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Trump tariffs could lower Bitcoin miner prices outside US, says mining exec

The Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs could collapse US demand for Bitcoin mining rigs, which would benefit mining operations outside the country as manufacturers will look outside the US to sell their surplus inventory for cheaper, says Hashlabs Mining CEO Jaran Mellerud. дальше »

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Crypto markets on edge as Trump threatens historic tariff hike on China

Trump is threatening new tariffs on China, which would bring the total tariff rate on goods from the country to 104%. дальше »

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Bitget secures full licensing in El Salvador for crypto services

Bitget has secured a key license in El Salvador, joining other crypto firms exploring the country’s growing appeal as a regulated hub for digital assets. Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has received a digital asset service provider license from El Salvador‘s National… дальше »

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Kyrgyzstan partners with Binance founder to boost blockchain infrastructure

The National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Changpeng Zhao. Zhao, the founder of Binance, signed the memorandum aimed at advancing the country’s cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem. According to the agreement, the… дальше »

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Galaxy Digital secures FCA approval to offer derivatives trading in the UK

Galaxy Digital says it received approval to offer derivatives trading from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority. The company will also expand its asset management and investment banking services in the country. дальше »

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UK trade bodies urge government to prioritize crypto and blockchain policy

A coalition of top UK digital economy trade groups has urged lawmakers to step up support for blockchain and digital assets by calling for a dedicated envoy and action plan to keep the country competitive. On 31 March, six trade… дальше »

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BlackRock CEO warns US debt could weaken dollar’s global role to Bitcoin

The U. S. risks losing its global financial dominance to Bitcoin if the country’s deficits keep growing, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned in his annual letter. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns the U. дальше »

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