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Saudi Arabia exploring blockchain and CBDC to reduce cash usage
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29 October, 2021

Saudi Arabia exploring blockchain and CBDC to reduce cash usage

Saudi Arabia Monetary Authority has been active in CBDC research as it seeks to digitize payments, although it has no...
Dubai watchdog introduces regulatory framework for investment tokens
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28 October, 2021

Dubai watchdog introduces regulatory framework for investment tokens

The Dubai Financial Services Authority has launched a framework that defines and regulates investment tokens, as well as offers guidance...
India’s securities watchdog warns against investing in unregulated assets
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28 October, 2021

India’s securities watchdog warns against investing in unregulated assets

The securities regulator reiterated its stance that investment advisors must not engage in buying and selling of unregulated assets such...
SEC secures green light from US Treasury to regulate stablecoins
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27 October, 2021

SEC secures green light from US Treasury to regulate stablecoins

A working group convened by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has granted the push by SEC Commissioner Gary Gensler to let...
Kazakhstan to limit miners to 100MW as power shortages bite
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27 October, 2021

Kazakhstan to limit miners to 100MW as power shortages bite

Kazakhstan has seen a spike in block reward mining activities over the past year, which the government sees as the...
Pakistan high court orders gov’t to establish digital currency regulations in 3 months
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27 October, 2021

Pakistan high court orders gov’t to establish digital currency regulations in 3 months

The High Court of Sindh has ordered the gov’t to formulate regulations for the digital currency industry in response to...

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