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Singapore explores metaverse; Thailand mulls ETF approval
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22 January, 2025

Singapore explores metaverse; Thailand mulls ETF approval

Singapore is pushing to have more young citizens interested in parliamentary proceedings, with the metaverse and simpler language among the...
Cambodia advances blockchain framework; Guangzhou boosts CBDC adoption
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22 January, 2025

Cambodia advances blockchain framework; Guangzhou boosts CBDC adoption

Elsewhere, the city of Guangzhou in China has launched a new drive to expand digital yuan payments, including in public...
Arkansas prohibits BTC miner’s operation near military facility
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21 January, 2025

Arkansas prohibits BTC miner’s operation near military facility

A military facility, as per the bill, includes a base, a hospital or clinic, or an arsenal; it seems to...
UK wants to ban ransomware payments from public institutions
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21 January, 2025

UK wants to ban ransomware payments from public institutions

The U.K.’s Home Office has proposed new laws to bar public institutions from bowing to ransomware demands and a mandatory...
Bhutan sets up digital asset reserve in special economic zone
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21 January, 2025

Bhutan sets up digital asset reserve in special economic zone

The ‘Mindfulness City’ of Gelephu will stash various digital assets in a new strategic reserve to offer economic resilience; Bhutan...
South Korea not ready to allow firms to hold digital assets
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20 January, 2025

South Korea not ready to allow firms to hold digital assets

South Korea’s FSC was to allow corporates to invest in digital assets, but it now says it needs more time;...

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