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Hong Kong’s new bill introduces first-ever VASP licensing regime
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13 December, 2022

Hong Kong’s new bill introduces first-ever VASP licensing regime

Hong Kong’s lawmakers passed an amendment to the city’s AML laws that takes effect on July 1, bringing VASPs under...
US securities regulator demands listed companies disclose ‘crypto’ contagion
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12 December, 2022

US securities regulator demands listed companies disclose ‘crypto’ contagion

In light of the recent FTX collapse, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission now wants U.S.-listed firms to disclose any...
Celsius Network ordered to return $44 million to customers
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12 December, 2022

Celsius Network ordered to return $44 million to customers

The $44 million was held in its custodial accounts, which, according to its Terms and Conditions, wasn’t under its ownership...
DICT’s Jocelle Batapa talks to CoinGeek Backstage on sparking blockchain adoption beyond Manila
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12 December, 2022

DICT’s Jocelle Batapa talks to CoinGeek Backstage on sparking blockchain adoption beyond Manila

DICT is pushing for the adoption of emerging tech and as Batapa revealed, it’s now expanding its initiatives to Bataan...
Ida Tiongson: Don’t be surprised if the Philippines is the next blockchain hub
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10 December, 2022

Ida Tiongson: Don’t be surprised if the Philippines is the next blockchain hub

Ida Tiongson believes that the Philippines is already showing an appetite for blockchain, digital assets, and decentralizing finance and says...
Kentucky probes electricity discounts to block reward miners
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10 December, 2022

Kentucky probes electricity discounts to block reward miners

A local environmental group criticized the discounts and urged the state to reconsider, saying Kentuckians will be left stuck with...

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