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Happy 17th birthday Bitcoin, it’s your first year in the Teranode Era
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9 January, 2026

Happy 17th birthday Bitcoin, it’s your first year in the Teranode Era

Bitcoin celebrates its 17th birthday, marking the start of the Teranode Era, a new infrastructure for scalable, efficient blockchain transactions.
World Bank issues $50M grant for Sri Lanka’s digital transformation
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9 January, 2026

World Bank issues $50M grant for Sri Lanka’s digital transformation

The grant will be used to develop a government data sharing service, a cloud platform, and a digital portal where...
EU kicks off 2026 with new digital asset tax reporting rules
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8 January, 2026

EU kicks off 2026 with new digital asset tax reporting rules

The EU's DAC8 directive mandates crypto asset reporting by July 2026, enhancing tax compliance and global cooperation to combat tax...
Trump’s DeFi project seeks bank charter to grow USD1 stablecoin
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8 January, 2026

Trump’s DeFi project seeks bank charter to grow USD1 stablecoin

U.S. crypto talks near an end as stablecoin yield disputes persist, a Trump-linked stablecoin seeks a bank charter, and GOP...
Dubai launches biometric check-ins to boost tourist experience
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8 January, 2026

Dubai launches biometric check-ins to boost tourist experience

Dubai welcomed 10 million overnight visitors in the first half of 2025, with the new system expected to reduce congestion...
PwC to increase engagement with digital asset firms
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8 January, 2026

PwC to increase engagement with digital asset firms

PwC shifts toward digital assets, embracing regulatory changes and expanding services amid a pro-crypto landscape under the Trump administration.