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Asia-Pacific’s tech startups scene is hot: KPMG report
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17 August, 2022

Asia-Pacific’s tech startups scene is hot: KPMG report

Asia-Pacific's young population, growing middle classes, and new ways to invest are producing a technology startup boom in the region,...
Russia sets 2024 for digital Ruble rollout across banking institutions
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17 August, 2022

Russia sets 2024 for digital Ruble rollout across banking institutions

Russia recently released its "Main Directions for the Unified State Monetary Policy," which highlighted policies for 2023, as well as...
Australia: ASIC chair raises concerns about growing rate of risk-negligent ‘crypto’ investors
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17 August, 2022

Australia: ASIC chair raises concerns about growing rate of risk-negligent ‘crypto’ investors

The Australian regulator surveyed 1,053 retail investors, and up to 44% noted having investments in digital currencies, which spells the...
South Korea: Financial authorities to review digital asset legislation
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17 August, 2022

South Korea: Financial authorities to review digital asset legislation

Financial Services Commission Chair Kim Joo-hyun said the commission will maintain a balance that fosters innovation in blockchain development while...
Mijem Newcomm Tech Inc. announces HandCash digital wallet integration
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16 August, 2022

Mijem Newcomm Tech Inc. announces HandCash digital wallet integration

Social media and tech company Mijem Newcomm Tech Inc. announces the integration of HandCash wallet into its community buy &...
India going after WazirX over its role in yet another $130M laundering scandal
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16 August, 2022

India going after WazirX over its role in yet another $130M laundering scandal

The Enforcement Directorate accuses WazirX of using an opaque management setup and poor KYC programs to allow exploitative loan apps...