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Australia requires VASP license under new rules
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3 October, 2024

Australia requires VASP license under new rules

Elsewhere, Turkey will not levy new taxes on digital assets and stocks this year after an initial plan attracted severe...
Did Binance get hacked? Exchange denies breach
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2 October, 2024

Did Binance get hacked? Exchange denies breach

A dark web user alleges that he has personally identifying information for 12.8 million Binance users and is offering to...
Reginald Tumusiime: Boosting financial inclusion in Africa
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1 October, 2024

Reginald Tumusiime: Boosting financial inclusion in Africa

Reginald Tumusiime, who heads the Blockchain Association of Uganda, is also behind the UGX stablecoin, which provides a better way...
EA Capital receives VASP license in South Africa
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1 October, 2024

EA Capital receives VASP license in South Africa

EA Capital joins other players such as Luno and VALR, which have obtained a ‘Crypto Asset Service Provider’ as South...
How Block Dojo startups turn real problems into opportunities
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30 September, 2024

How Block Dojo startups turn real problems into opportunities

Alex Ball noted that Block Dojo invests in startups at an early stage, where the risk is highest, but this...
Hong Kong expands e-HKD; Canada, Australia abandon retail CBDCs
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30 September, 2024

Hong Kong expands e-HKD; Canada, Australia abandon retail CBDCs

Hong Kong’s HKMA launched the second phase of its CBDC pilot, while Canada and Australia are shifting their focus from...

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