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Japan’s largest bank winds down blockchain payments system over slow growth
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2 March, 2022

Japan’s largest bank winds down blockchain payments system over slow growth

The Mitsubishi UFJ Group announced the end of its Global Open Network, saying that it failed to live up to...
EU to give digital asset oversight to new AML regulatory body: report
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1 March, 2022

EU to give digital asset oversight to new AML regulatory body: report

Germany will lead the formation of the new body and it’s expected to start operations in 2024, including oversight over...
Amended China laws seek 10-year sentence for ICO fundraisers
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1 March, 2022

Amended China laws seek 10-year sentence for ICO fundraisers

China’s highest court has amended the country’s laws to impose harsher sentences on those that raise money through ICOs, including...
IMF: Nigeria’s eNaira could be used for terrorism financing, money laundering
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28 February, 2022

IMF: Nigeria’s eNaira could be used for terrorism financing, money laundering

The IMF says that eNaira could raise financial inclusion to meet the ambitious target of 95%, but says Nigeria must...
Japan Exchange Group warns against impostors targeting Bitcoin traders
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27 February, 2022

Japan Exchange Group warns against impostors targeting Bitcoin traders

The Japan Exchange Group says it has received reports of an ongoing attempt to defraud investors by scammers who pose...
Digital asset ads must come with ‘high risk’ disclaimer in India starting April
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26 February, 2022

Digital asset ads must come with ‘high risk’ disclaimer in India starting April

India’s advertising watchdog has released new rules for Bitcoin advertisements, including a requirement for a ‘high risk’ disclaimer and refraining...

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