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UK Commission Publishes Recommendations for Reform and Development of the Law on Digital Assets
30.6.2023
The Law Commission of England and Wales has published its “recommendations for reform and development of the law on digital assets.” The recommendations, which seek to secure the U.K.’s position as a global crypto hub, are intended “to provide a comprehensive legal foundation...
Vancouver: A Boutique Hub for Crypto Early Adopters
27.6.2023
This small and picturesque coastal city has plenty of crypto jobs, companies and events. But the No. 13 spot in CoinDesk’s Crypto Hubs 2023 is handcuffed by regulatory uncertainty in Canada, generally, that recently has led to national exits of major crypto exchanges Binance, Bybit and OKX
First Mover Asia: Hong Kong as Crypto Hub? The City's Strict Banking Requirements May Be an Obstacle
16.6.2023
A Hong Kong-based entrepreneur says that while the digital assets regulation is "overall friendly," banking regulations will make the industry's growth there difficult. ALSO: Bitcoin surges post-BlackRock iShares ETF filing but the rally sputters
HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Bank of China Pressured by Hong Kong to Embrace Crypto Exchanges – Next Crypto Hub?
15.6.2023
Hong Kong’s banking regulator has reportedly exerted pressure on banks including HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Bank of China to engage with crypto clients.
During a meeting last month, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) questioned why the banks had not accepted crypto exchanges as clients...
EU’s new crypto law: How MiCA can make Europe a digital asset hub
14.6.2023
MiCA was recently signed into law and published in the EU’s official journal, starting the countdown for implementing the first-of-its-kind crypto legislation in 27 member states
£100M Plan: UK’s AI hub transformation by Rishi Sunak
13.6.2023
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, announced £100 million for the United Kingdom to become the global epicenter for the AI (artificial intelligence) industry. According to this blueprint, the government aims to launch significant AI-powered scholarships and investments worth £100...
How Peter McCormack is turning an unknown town into a Bitcoin hub
13.6.2023
Bitcoin pitch invasion! A new Cointelegraph video examines a local soccer club’s impact on the town and national Bitcoin adoption
Andreessen Horowitz's Crypto Arm to Establish London Office – Next Crypto Hub?
12.6.2023
Many US-based crypto firms have been keen on expansion moves amid heightened regulatory uncertainty in the United States.
The latest firm to announce its expansion plans is the crypto investment subsidiary of VC Andreessen Horowitz, a16z crypto.
The firm announced its plans to launch its first...
Hong Kong’s regulatory lead sets it up to be major crypto hub
5.6.2023
Hong Kong is increasingly solidifying its status as a crypto hub in Asia despite most other countries taking a cautious approach
Bloomberg: Hong Kong's New Crypto Rules Pave Uncertain Path to Digital Asset Hub
2.6.2023
Hong Kong's financial regulator finally implemented its new regulatory framework for crypto on the first of June.
Under the new rulebook, the city-state will allow retail investors in the city to trade specific “large-cap tokens” on licensed exchanges, given that safeguards such as knowledge...
Russian Miners Mint Crypto Worth $700 Million a Year, Mining Bill Postponed
2.6.2023
Cryptocurrency miners in Russia have extracted digital currencies for around $700 million last year, according to a state-run fintech entity. However, the growing industry remains unregulated with the government having postponed the adoption of the respective legislation once again. Russian Crypto...
UAE's Central Bank Introduces New Anti-Money Laundering Guidance for Crypto Businesses – Here's the Latest
1.6.2023
The UAE’s Central Bank just introduced new anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing guidelines for crypto businesses and financial institutions handling digital assets, according to an announcement on Wednesday.
The new guidance applies to all licensed financial institutions...
Crypto Exchange Bybit Granted In-principle Approval to Operate in Kazakhstan
31.5.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has received an in-principle approval to work in Kazakhstan, a jurisdiction increasingly seen by crypto companies as a gateway to the former-Soviet space. The trading platform wants to expand its presence in the region and other emerging markets. Bybit on Route...
China to gain most from restrictive US crypto regulations: Coinbase CEO
31.5.2023
The Coinbase CEO has been hugely critical of the U.S. failure to provide the crypto industry with regulatory clarity and has long argued it will push firms offshore
Nechte se pohřbít v rakvi z hub, která se biologicky rozloží do dvou měsíců
30.5.2023
Holandský startup Loop Biotech nabízí originální rakev, která se biologicky rozloží za méně než dva měsíce – a přijde vás v přepočtu na pouhých cca 22 000 Kč.
Tzv. Loop Living Cocoon byl podle dostupných informací vytvořen z mycelia a upcyklovaných konopných vláken. Ve srovnání s tradiční dřevěnou
Hong Kong's Crypto Hub Ambitions May Not Last Warns Chinese Crypto Pioneer
30.5.2023
Hong Kong’s ambition to become a crypto hub may not be sustainable, according to a Chinese crypto veteran whose digital asset business in China was overturned by a regulatory crackdown.
In an interview with Bloomberg, crypto pioneer Bobby Lee, who set up China’s first Bitcoin exchange and founded...
NFTb delivers its Gaming Hub on the BNB Chain
30.5.2023
NFTb, which is a multichain gaming and metaverse platform meant for digital ownership, has managed to successfully deliver its very own Gaming Hub on the BNB Chain. The entity is also involved in the boosting of Gamefi projects by helping to allocate, as well as come up with liquidity. This will...
Až se splaší počasí, Google nás upozorní. Povodňové varování Flood Hub se rozšiřuje do Česka
23.5.2023
Google rozšiřuje Flood Hub do dalších 80 zemí včetně Česka a Slovenska. Služba slouží k předpovídání povodní, kterých v souvislosti s klimatickou změnou každoročně přibývá. V roce 2018 Flood Hub zahájil v Indii a Bangladéši, Google postupně zdokonaloval algoritmy a přidával data vstupující do
Crypto Exchange OKX Targets France as Regional Hub With Plan to Hire 100 People
23.5.2023
OKX has applied for a Digital Asset Service Provider license to join dozens of companies that have already won approval
Cosmos Hub confirms support for Stride
15.5.2023
Cosmos Hub has announced that the community has officially passed proposal #794. This confirms the support for Stride and extended support to adopt ICS. Stride, the service provider for liquid staking, will now enter the Atom Economic Zone and be able to leverage the security measures of Cosmos...