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Coinbase in talks with India's FIU for potential re-entry: TechCrunch

Coinbase is negotiating with India's financial regulator to re-enter the market after previously exiting, amid a reassessment of the country's stance on cryptocurrencies.

theblock.co • 13/02/2025 - 09:36 AM

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Japan's financial regulator asks Apple, Google to block unregistered crypto exchanges: report

Japan's FSA has requested Apple and Google to block 5 unregistered overseas crypto exchanges. Apple complied, but Google has not responded. Japan remains strict on crypto regulations.

theblock.co • 07/02/2025 - 14:32 PM

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Hong Kong’s Legislative Council discusses new stablecoin bill amid crypto hub push

Hong Kong's Legislative Council discusses a stablecoin regulation bill aimed at establishing licensing and stability measures to become a leading cryptocurrency hub.

theblock.co • 22/01/2025 - 09:31 AM

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South Korea’s Upbit exchange hit with business suspension penalty: report

South Korea's financial regulator penalizes Upbit for anti-money laundering violations, limiting new customer engagement for up to six months pending final decision.

theblock.co • 16/01/2025 - 09:46 AM

The Daily: US govt. says bitcoin from Bitfinex hack should be returned in-kind, HashKey predicts BTC to break $300,000 in 2025 and more

Markets react to potential Fed rate cut; US plans restitution for Bitfinex hack; HashKey forecasts Bitcoin over $300K; South Korea develops new crypto law; Trump administration eyes regulatory changes.

theblock.co • 15/01/2025 - 18:40 PM

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Singapore bans Polymarket amid national crackdown on online gambling sites

Singapore restricts Polymarket access, aligning with other countries due to its illegal status, amidst a wider crackdown on unlicensed online gambling.

theblock.co • 12/01/2025 - 17:39 PM

Hong Kong introduces ‘supervisory incubator’ to guide banks in blockchain adoption

Hong Kong has launched a supervisory incubator to support banks in adopting blockchain technology, managing associated risks, and fostering innovation in crypto and DLT-based banking solutions.

theblock.co • 10/01/2025 - 07:32 AM

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China’s central bank emphasizes crypto regulation in annual financial stability report

The PBOC's report highlights global crypto regulations, Hong Kong's licensing for crypto firms, and the risks of cryptocurrency in payments and investments amid mainland China’s ongoing ban.

theblock.co • 30/12/2024 - 08:09 AM

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Malaysia orders Bybit to halt local operations over registration failure

Malaysia's SC has mandated Bybit to suspend operations for lacking registration, ceasing ads to investors while reminding risks of trading on unregistered platforms. Bybit complied and aims to reconnect post-licensing.

theblock.co • 30/12/2024 - 02:59 AM

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Asia’s crypto powerhouses: Singapore and Hong Kong lead 2024 regulatory advances

Asia's crypto landscape is evolving, with Singapore and Hong Kong leading regulatory efforts for exchanges, stablecoins, and asset tokenization as they prepare for 2025.

theblock.co • 26/12/2024 - 12:01 PM

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