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Japan’s Next Prime Minister Announces Pro-Blockchain and NFT Policy Plans

Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s next Prime Minister and the newly elected head of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has revealed pro-blockchain and NFT policies.…

2 years ago

Taiwan to Launch Digital Asset Custody Pilot For Banks in 2025

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) will launch a pilot program for institutions interested in digital asset custody services, local media reported on…

2 years ago

Ethiopia Harnesses Low-Cost Energy For Bitcoin Mining From Renewable Sources

Ethiopia is quickly becoming a key player in Bitcoin mining, with local operations already consuming 600 MW of power, Ethan…

2 years ago

Hong Kong Gearing Up to Approve More Cryptocy Exchange Licenses by Year-End

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) plans to approve more cryptocy exchanges to operate in Hong Kong by…

2 years ago

United Arab Emirates Exempts Crypto Transactions From Value-Added Tax

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has amended its value-added tax (VAT) regulations to exempt transactions involving virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies.…

2 years ago

El Salvador’s Bonds Spike Despite Bitcoin Criticism

Institutions and politicians have frequently slammed maverick Bitcoin booster Nayib Bukele, president of El Salvador, for his handling of his…

2 years ago

El Salvador Doubles Down on Bitcoin, Defies IMF Concerns

El Salvador has doubled down on its Bitcoin moves despite ongoing pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding the country’s…

2 years ago

Unauthorized Stablecoins Face Delisting From Coinbase’s EU Exchange Due to MiCA Regulations

Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) plans to de-list any unauthorized stablecoins in the European Union by December to comply with the…

2 years ago

Ripple Secures DFSA Approval to Expand Services in Dubai

Ripple has received in-principle clearance from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to expand its services from the Dubai International…

2 years ago

Indonesia’s Postal Service Debuts Inaugural NFT Stamp

Pos Indonesia, the state-owned postal service in the southeast Asian country, has launched an NFT stamp called “Cenderawasih” which translates…

2 years ago