ESMA sets deadline for firms to comply with MiCA
In a January 17 statement, ESMA urged crypto asset service providers (CASPs) to restrict or delist stablecoins that are not compliant with MiCA.
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Trump’s Day 2: No BTC reserve, knowledge of memecoin moolah
On his second day in office, Trump hasn't given any hint of fulfilling the pro-crypto executive orders he pledged to the crypto bros during the campaign, including establishing a BTC reserve.
Is it time for WEF to take blockchain seriously?
As the WEF plans to create a more inclusive and sustainable world, BSV offers a roadmap for achieving these goals through its innovative technology, scalability, efficiency, and adaptability.
Support for India’s UPI user base expansion sought
The UPI's contribution to the economy is becoming more apparent as adoption soars, prompting the NPCI to seek help from the Indian central bank in onboarding more locals and expanding the system.
Philippines: E-Governance Act passage pushed in Senate
The Philippines intensified its digitalization efforts with the E-Governance Act, aimed at digitalizing government services under a unified system to enhance record-keeping and boost data security.
Singapore explores metaverse; Thailand mulls ETF approval
Singapore is pushing to have more young citizens interested in parliamentary proceedings, with the metaverse and simpler language among the recommendations.
Guangzhou boosts CBDC adoption
Elsewhere, the city of Guangzhou in China has launched a new drive to expand digital yuan payments, including in public service salaries and metro services.
Arkansas prohibits BTC miner's operation near military facility
A military facility, as per the bill, includes a base, a hospital or clinic, or an arsenal; it seems to target a specific mine being built in Little Rock.
Donald Trump focused on memecoins, not promises to crypto bros
The crypto bros gave it all out to put Donald Trump in office, but the newly inaugurated president's priorities aren't fulfilling his promises to them, as evident in the launch of his memecoin.
UK wants to ban ransomware payments from public institutions
The U.K.’s Home Office has proposed new laws to bar public institutions from bowing to ransomware demands and a mandatory reporting regime for other firms.