Business

South Korea to block prediction market platform Polymarket
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21 August, 2026

South Korea to block prediction market platform Polymarket

South Korea blocks access to Polymarket, citing illegal gambling laws. The action adds to 33 countries restricting the digital prediction...
Ireland unveils AML plan with tougher crypto, travel rule measures
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20 August, 2026

Ireland unveils AML plan with tougher crypto, travel rule measures

Ireland launches its national AML strategy, adding enhanced checks for private crypto wallet transfers and stricter due diligence on overseas...
Philippines to make national ID verification mandatory for banks
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20 August, 2026

Philippines to make national ID verification mandatory for banks

The Philippines' central bank mandates PhilSys ID authentication for banks to enhance customer verification and promote financial inclusion.
Tether’s first audit sparks more queries; stablecoin card volume soars
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19 August, 2026

Tether’s first audit sparks more queries; stablecoin card volume soars

Tether completes its first financial audit, but its decision not to release the full report is raising doubts about the...
DigiCon 2026 explores human-machine collaboration beyond AI hype
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19 August, 2026

DigiCon 2026 explores human-machine collaboration beyond AI hype

DigiCon 2026 brings AI, interoperability, and human-machine collaboration into focus as businesses navigate the next stage of digital transformation.
Trump wins crypto bank license, White House seeks few good pirates
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18 August, 2026

Trump wins crypto bank license, White House seeks few good pirates

Trump-linked World Liberty Financial gets conditional U.S. bank approval as the SEC delays its crypto meeting, adding new twists to...