
Article by Wahid Pessarlay
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9 December, 2022
Pakistan draws up laws in preparation for CBDC launch in 2025
Pakistan is set on launching its CBDC by 2025, releasing new guidelines—with help from World Bank—for non-bank entities to aid...
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9 December, 2022
Hong Kong central bank governor optimistic on virtual currency; South Korean counterpart fazed by FTX implosion
Eddie Yue of the HKMA says reducing risks associated with digital assets can be achieved by regulating off-chain activities, while...
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9 December, 2022
Indonesia central bank eyes digital rupiah as nation’s ‘only legal digital tender’
Bank Indonesia is firm with its plan to explore and develop a CBDC, with Governor Perry Warjiyo saying their future...
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8 December, 2022
Hero Mining in the Philippines hit with unregistered digital mining firm warning
The securities regulator said Hero Mining does not have the required license to offer investment contracts, warning members of the...
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8 December, 2022
South Korean energy giant sets up $84 million fund to spur metaverse adoption
In support of the government's strategic plan, Daesung Group set up a fund focusing on blockchain, AI, and extended reality...
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8 December, 2022
Digital assets may get legal status in Ukraine via new regulatory framework
Taxation of digital assets was a key area of discussion among attendees, with the consensus being an amendment of the...
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