Business

Southeast Asia scam losses reach $114.1B: UNODC report
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29 July, 2026

Southeast Asia scam losses reach $114.1B: UNODC report

UNODC warns Southeast Asia's scam networks now operate like global businesses, using crypto, AI, money laundering, and forced labor.
EU hits A7A5 stablecoin, HTX exchange with new economic sanctions
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28 July, 2026

EU hits A7A5 stablecoin, HTX exchange with new economic sanctions

EU expands sanctions on A7A5 and HTX while Circle boosts blockchain ambitions and researchers uncover x402 security flaws.
Vietnam sets digital economy strategy, tightens crypto rules
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28 July, 2026

Vietnam sets digital economy strategy, tightens crypto rules

Vietnam advances its data governance strategy to 2045, as regulators impose tougher penalties for unlicensed crypto trading starting in September.
EU issues AI transparency guide ahead of August enforcement
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27 July, 2026

EU issues AI transparency guide ahead of August enforcement

The European Commission published AI Act transparency guidelines ahead of August 2, helping providers identify AI-generated content and reduce risks.
Russia passes first comprehensive crypto market law
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24 July, 2026

Russia passes first comprehensive crypto market law

Russia moves closer to regulating digital assets as the State Duma passes a bill covering crypto exchanges, licensing, and market...
China rivals US as global AI leader title; Chip shortage looms
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24 July, 2026

China rivals US as global AI leader title; Chip shortage looms

China's Xi Jinping is pushing a global AI coalition to rival the U.S. as industry leaders warn that the AI...