Regulation & Politics

Regulation & Politics
Thailand Considers Bitcoin ETFs as Crypto Adoption Grows in Asia
The country’s SEC is exploring listing Bitcoin ETFs on local exchanges, following the launch of a fund offering exposure to overseas options.

Regulation & Politics
SEC Commissioners Said To Be Planning Crypto Overhaul When Gensler Leaves
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s planned departure on inauguration day will leave two pro-crypto commissioners in charge until joined by incoming Chairman Paul Atkins.

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Prediction Market Polymarket Banned in Singapore
The leading prediction market may be planning a return to the U.S., but in Singapore, it has been declared an illegal gambling site.

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Hong Kong Launches Incubator to Supervise Banks’ Blockchain Experiments
The initiative will mainly focus on tokenized deposits with the Hong Kong Central Bank.

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UK Judge Dismisses $750 Million Bitcoin Landfill Case, Blocking Recovery Effort
James Howells' attempt to excavate a landfill for a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoin is halted.

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Gensler and Behnam Look Back at Crypto Regulation and the Difference Shows
The outgoing chairman of the SEC had a much more hostile view of crypto than his counterpart at the CFTC.

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Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City Plans to Create Strategic Crypto Reserve
A move to include Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Binance Coin in its proposed reserves highlights the city’s commitment to blockchain technology.

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South Korea to Ease Rules Allowing Financial Holding Companies to Acquire Digital Assets
New measures include allowing corporations to issue real-name crypto accounts and increasing fintech investment limits for financial institutions.

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Thailand To Roll Out Pilot for Cryptocurrency Payments in Phuket
The initiative aims to boost digital asset use and position Thailand as a crypto-friendly destination.

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Satoshi Action Fund Says Multiple Bitcoin Reserve Bills Will Soon Be Introduced at the State Level
The organization aims to integrate Bitcoin into as many state financial strategies as possible.


