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The British government is gearing up to introduce comprehensive legislation targeting stablecoins and crypto staking, as well as regulations pertaining to exchanges and custody services for digital assets. Economic Secretary Bim Afolami announced the imminent legislative agenda during the Innovate

Norwegian officials have revealed plans to clamp down on cryptocurrency mining operations within the country by imposing regulations on data centers, according to statements attributed to government representatives. The move comes as part of Norway’s ongoing efforts to address energy-intensive

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced plans to unveil new legislation aimed at regulating stablecoins, a move anticipated to occur as early as this week. Speaking at the Bitcoin Policy Summit held at the National Press Club in Washington on April 9,

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made a significant move by removing restrictions on retail investors’ ability to purchase digital tokens backed by real estate or infrastructure projects. Previously, investors were capped at a maximum investment of 300,000 baht

In a bid to tighten oversight on digital asset transactions, Hong Kong authorities are set to extend regulatory measures to cover over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trading, aligning it with rules governing retail digital asset trading. The move, outlined in the “Public

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has made a significant move by extending its services to Argentina as part of its strategic focus on the Latin American market. This expansion comes on the heels of its successful launch in Brazil in late 2023.

China’s authorities are intensifying their crackdown on the use of cryptocurrencies like Tether (USDT) in foreign exchange transactions, marking a significant escalation in regulatory measures more than two years after the country imposed a sweeping ban on crypto activities. The

In a recent session at the U.K. Parliament Treasury Committee, digital currencies took center stage, albeit with a subdued reception from attendees. BOE Governor Andrew Bailey, alongside Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden, faced the committee to present the BOE’s latest Financial

In the burgeoning landscape of Web3 technologies across Africa, regulatory uncertainties loom large, hindering progress and adoption, according to Jathin Jagannath, a developer advocate for Cartesi, a prominent Web3 rollup protocol. “Africa presents immense opportunities for Web3 innovation and growth,”

Singapore’s financial landscape may undergo significant changes if a proposed bill, currently under review by the country’s parliament, passes into law. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) stands to gain expanded powers, particularly concerning the regulation of cryptocurrency firms. The