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Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City invests in blockchain, AI
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14 March, 2025

Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City invests in blockchain, AI

By 2030, Ho Chi Minh will allocate 3% of its annual budget to research and development on the latest tech,...
Iraq eyes CBDC launch; Israel crafts digital shekel design
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14 March, 2025

Iraq eyes CBDC launch; Israel crafts digital shekel design

Iraq announced plans to launch a digital dinar to improve its payments ecosystem; meanwhile, Israel published the design of its...
EU banking regulator seeks public feedback on AML, CFT rules
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13 March, 2025

EU banking regulator seeks public feedback on AML, CFT rules

The EBA's public consultation on AML and CFT rules covers four mandates: risk assessment, methodology, customer due diligence, and penalties.
Coinbase ‘registers’ in India; plans retail services
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13 March, 2025

Coinbase ‘registers’ in India; plans retail services

Coinbase has recently registered with India’s FIU and aims to launch its initial retail services later this year, followed by...
The US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve explained
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13 March, 2025

The US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve explained

The effect of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve remains to be seen, but it is likely to be vital in the...
South Africa urges regulators to classify ‘crypto’ as onshore assets
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13 March, 2025

South Africa urges regulators to classify ‘crypto’ as onshore assets

Digital currency is neither classified as an onshore or offshore asset in South Africa but transferring it to foreign platforms...
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