Kansas bill proposes government-managed Bitcoin reserve
To allow staking benefits to flow into a reserve fund, the idea aims to place abandoned digital assets under governmental custody. Legislators in Kansas have proposed legislation that would directly integrate digital assets into the state’s unclaimed property framework by establishing a state-run reserve fund for Bitcoin and digital assets. The law suggests that some […]
Thailand to approve crypto ETFs, futures in 2026 regulation
This year, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand intends to implement extensive rules pertaining to activities and goods related to digital assets. The Thai SEC intends to provide official guidelines endorsing the creation of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the launch of cryptocurrency futures trading on the Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX), according to a […]
Google Enforces Mandatory Registration Rule for Crypto Apps in South Korea
The Google Play Store has chosen to restrict the listing and updating of foreign-based cryptocurrency exchanges and software wallets that operate without registration, which will have a direct effect on the cryptocurrency industry in South Korea. This policy would drastically change South Korean Android users’ access to many international platforms starting on January 28. Registration […]
New Law: Nigeria to Monitor Cryptocurrency Transactions Using NIN and Tax Records
Nigeria introduces new tax laws allowing authorities to track cryptocurrency transactions using National Identification Numbers (NIN) and Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) in real time. Nigeria has revealed new tax law provisions that could potentially enable the use of national IDs for tracking cryptocurrency transactions. Without having direct access to the blockchain, the new tax legislation […]
Dubai Restricts Privacy Tokens Over AML and Regulatory Concerns
Dubai Financial Services Authority has issued a formal prohibition on privacy-focused cryptocurrency. The limitation applies to privacy token-related trading, promotion, fund activities, and derivatives. Fears of financial criminality have prompted the United Arab Emirates to tighten regulatory controls on digital assets. The Dubai Financial Authority has taken steps to limit privacy tokens that do not […]