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ForkLog 20 10.08.2023

Ukraine designates virtual assets as civil-law objects

On 10 August, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, in its final reading, adopted two draft laws that define virtual assets and digital content as objects of civil law.

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ForkLog 15 10.08.2023

PayPal’s stablecoin raises concerns in the U.S. Congress

US Representative Maxine Waters expressed 'deep concern' about PayPal's stablecoin launch. She pointed to the lack of a regulatory framework for such assets.

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ForkLog 9 09.08.2023

Fed requires banks to obtain approvals for stablecoin operations

The U.S. Federal Reserve has intensified oversight of state-controlled banks involved in cryptocurrency and stablecoin operations.

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ForkLog 13 08.08.2023

Binance gains licences in El Salvador

Binance said it had become the first fully licensed cryptocurrency exchange in El Salvador after receiving approvals from two regulators.

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ForkLog 18 08.08.2023

C-BASE crypto exchange secures license in Uzbekistan

The National Agency for Prospective Projects of Uzbekistan (NAPP) issued a license for the operation of C-BASE’s crypto shop.

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ForkLog 23 07.08.2023

Singapore’s central bank to allocate over $110 million to support fintech solutions

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced up to 150 million SGD (about $112 million) to support innovations in financial technology, including Web3.

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ForkLog 20 04.08.2023

Hong Kong proposes linking local crypto exchanges with mainland China

Hong Kong legislator Johnny Ng Kit-chong proposed examining the idea of linking licensed digital-asset platforms to Shanghai's exchanges.

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ForkLog 10 04.08.2023

Massachusetts regulators scrutinise AI use among brokers

Massachusetts regulators have begun investigating the use of artificial intelligence in the securities industry.

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ForkLog 20 03.08.2023

Bank of Russia Sets Tariffs for Digital Ruble Operations

The Bank of Russia approved tariffs for digital ruble operations, which will take effect on January 1, 2025.

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ForkLog 16 03.08.2023

Australian Regulator Sues eToro Over High-Risk Product

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has filed a suit against the eToro platform over claims about its CFD product lineup.

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ForkLog 11 02.08.2023

MiCA rules deemed ‘overly burdensome’ for Ukraine’s bitcoin market

The requirements of the European cryptocurrency regulation MiCA are too harsh for Ukraine's blockchain sector and could limit competition in the market.

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ForkLog 24 02.08.2023

Kenyan authorities suspend Worldcoin activities

The Kenyan Ministry of Interior has temporarily restricted the local operations of Sam Altman's Worldcoin while authorities assess potential risks to public safety.

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