Regulation

Japan reclassifies digital assets as financial instruments
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17 April, 2026

Japan reclassifies digital assets as financial instruments

Japan approves FIEA rules classifying digital assets as financial instruments, shifting oversight from PSA, and banning insider trading on non-public...
OpenAI blueprint targets AI-enabled child exploitation
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17 April, 2026

OpenAI blueprint targets AI-enabled child exploitation

OpenAI unveiled a policy blueprint on AI safety measures aimed at preventing child sexual abuse material and improving child protection...
‘Brutal’ economic climate for BTC miners as even Bhutan gives up
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16 April, 2026

‘Brutal’ economic climate for BTC miners as even Bhutan gives up

BTC miners face rising costs, shrinking reserves, and AI pivots as profitability tightens, hashrate falls, and global pressures reshape the...
Thailand eyes stricter checks on crypto firm backers
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16 April, 2026

Thailand eyes stricter checks on crypto firm backers

Thailand’s securities regulator is seeking approval mandates for funding providers and major shareholder supporters to curb financial crime and abuse.
Ireland begins public consultation, testing for digital wallet
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15 April, 2026

Ireland begins public consultation, testing for digital wallet

Ireland launches a consultation on a digital identity wallet to comply with EU rules, ensuring its secure use across travel,...
US Senate re-enters the digital asset market structure arena
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14 April, 2026

US Senate re-enters the digital asset market structure arena

Congress returns from recess with no timeline for CLARITY Act markup, as the long-delayed digital asset market structure bill remains...