digital assets

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.…

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VanEck Launches $30M Fund to Support Innovation in Fintech, Crypto and AI

VanEck, a leading global investment management firm, announces the launch of VanEck Ventures, a $30 million early-stage fund dedicated to investing…

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…

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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…

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Telegram Teases NFT ‘Gifts’ Feature

On October 5th, Telegram introduced a new feature called “Gifts” that allows users to send each other d images of…

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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.…

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CryptoPunk Sells for $56M, Internet Speculates Wash Trade

On Oct 5. a CryptoPunk NFT sold for 24,000 ETH (or around $56.2 million at current prices), sending Crypto Twitter…

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Congressman Demand Clarity on Crypto Airdrops From SEC Chair Gary Gensler

In a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN)—the House Majority…

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UK Introduces Bill to Clarify Crypto’s Legal Status

The U.K. government introduced a bill to Parliament touching on the legal status of digital assets including cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and…

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Wyoming Aims to Launch ‘Dollar-Dependent’ Stablecoin in Q1 2025

The U.S. State of Wyoming plans to launch a dollar-based stablecoin in the first quarter of 2025. Known as the…

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