Article by Steve Kaaru
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5 May, 2021
Beware of latest scam: MetaMask warns of new phishing bot
The phishing bot reportedly poses as an instant support portal before attempting to mislead the users into giving up their...
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5 May, 2021
Thailand requires in-person KYC for new digital currency exchange signups
The Thai Anti-Money Laundering Office has mandated all exchanges to use the dip-chip machine, which scans a chip embedded on...
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3 May, 2021
Iran allows local firms to pay for imports with ‘officially mined digital currency’
In its latest announcement, the Central Bank of Iran revealed a new regulatory framework that allows forex companies and banks...
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3 May, 2021
Indonesia proposes tax on digital currency transactions
The Indonesian Commodity Futures Trade Regulatory Agency has proposed a final income tax on any transaction involving a digital currency,...
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30 April, 2021
China’s retail giant JD.com pays employees with digital yuan
JD.com confirmed recently that aside from the employees, it has also been paying off some of its business partners with...
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30 April, 2021
South Korea Daybit exchange to shut down as regulations take toll
Daybit cited the toughened regulations that seem to only favor the big exchanges, while pushing the smaller rivals out of...
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