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Article by Steve Kaaru

Jordan joins global push for digital asset regulation
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10 February, 2025

Jordan joins global push for digital asset regulation

Jordan approved an initiative to establish a comprehensive digital asset regulatory framework weeks after disclosing an ambitious blockchain roadmap.
Malaysia turns to blockchain and AI to fight graft
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10 February, 2025

Malaysia turns to blockchain and AI to fight graft

Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency is adopting emerging tech, including AI and blockchain, to fight graft, with blockchain’s immutability and high appeal.
US bill proposes 20-year imprisonment for DeepSeek users
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8 February, 2025

US bill proposes 20-year imprisonment for DeepSeek users

A new bill by Missouri Senator Josh Hawley proposes a fine of up to $1M and up to 20 years...
Italy, 2 others ban DeepSeek; OpenAI responds with o3-mini
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8 February, 2025

Italy, 2 others ban DeepSeek; OpenAI responds with o3-mini

While Italy banned DeepSeek for failing to reveal how it was using Italians’ data, Taiwan and Texas restricted it in...
Arkansas scraps bill restricting mining near military bases
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7 February, 2025

Arkansas scraps bill restricting mining near military bases

The bill was proposed in response to a new mining facility being constructed near the Little Rock Air Force Base,...
Nigeria’s first local stablecoin launches
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7 February, 2025

Nigeria’s first local stablecoin launches

cNGN stablecoin was approved by the central bank in January and is now available on local exchanges for retail and...

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