Regulation

Democrats slam ‘unserious’ ethics language in revised crypto bill
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23 July, 2026

Democrats slam ‘unserious’ ethics language in revised crypto bill

Senate Republicans revise the CLARITY Act with new ethics rules, as Democrats accuse the bill of overlooking U.S. President Trump's...
Japan bolsters AI defenses in wake of cyberattacks
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23 July, 2026

Japan bolsters AI defenses in wake of cyberattacks

Japan moves to strengthen its AI cybersecurity by expanding J-AISI's role under its revised Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan amid growing...
South Korea expands state assets; Japan tightens ‘crypto’ rules
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22 July, 2026

South Korea expands state assets; Japan tightens ‘crypto’ rules

South Korea plans to include digital assets within a new state asset management framework, while Japan enacts stricter digital currency...
Has President Trump agreed to CLARITY crypto ‘ethics’ limits?
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21 July, 2026

Has President Trump agreed to CLARITY crypto ‘ethics’ limits?

CLARITY's Senate vote remains uncertain as ethics concerns grow, GENIUS rules lag, and most U.S. voters express distrust in crypto.
Papua New Guinea tackles AI, identity under digital reform
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17 July, 2026

Papua New Guinea tackles AI, identity under digital reform

Papua New Guinea advances digital transformation with AI-focused cybercrime reforms, expanded tech adoption, and a new Australia partnership.
Philippines, Malaysia build cross-border digital ID link
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16 July, 2026

Philippines, Malaysia build cross-border digital ID link

The Philippines and Malaysia are collaborating on cross-border digital ID verification as Thailand tightens regulations on the "grey economy."