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Binance Trading Platform Licenses in Bahrain, Canada
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Binance Trading Platform Licenses in Bahrain, Canada

The year 2021 is finally going to end on a great note for Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, as it has secured double licenses from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CCB) and Canada.

Japan’s Financial Regulator Proposes New Legislations, Limiting Stablecoin Issuance to Banks
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Japan’s Financial Regulator Proposes New Legislations, Limiting Stablecoin Issuance to Banks

Japan’s FSA is working on a legislation that is set to be introduced next year. The regulations seek to make it only wire transfer companies and banks can issue stablecoins.

Indian Government Affirms to Regulate Digital Currencies instead of Banning
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Indian Government Affirms to Regulate Digital Currencies instead of Banning

Affirming the prior speculations on the concerted efforts of the Indian parliament and government to regulate the developing world of cryptocurrencies.

South Korea Plans to Suspend Crypto Taxation Until 2023
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South Korea Plans to Suspend Crypto Taxation Until 2023

Crypto investors in South Korea might have a sigh of relief because the government intends to delay imposing crypto taxation until 2023.

India Reportedly Postpones to Test Digital Rubee in Q1 in 2023, Amid Banning Private Cryptos
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India Reportedly Postpones to Test Digital Rubee in Q1 in 2023, Amid Banning Private Cryptos

Reportedly, the Indian government has postponed the trial date of testing digital Rubee until Q1 of 2023, the digital form of central bank digital currency (CBDC), according to local media outlets.

S. Korea's Democratic Party Backs Support for Crypto, Metaverse
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S. Korea's Democratic Party Backs Support for Crypto, Metaverse

Song Young-gil, leader of the ruling Democratic Party, stated that the South Korean government should stop the crackdown on the crypto sector and start nurturing it instead.

Russian Auditor of Accounts Chamber Warns of the Risks in Crypto Investment
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Russian Auditor of Accounts Chamber Warns of the Risks in Crypto Investment

Alexei Savatyugin, the Auditor of the Accounts Chamber in the Russian Parliament has shared concerns about unregulated digital currencies, and the risks they pose to investors.

Israel Proposes New AML Rules for Crypto Service Providers
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Israel Proposes New AML Rules for Crypto Service Providers

Digital currency service providers in Israel are now expected to adhere to the provisions of new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules enacted by the Israeli Money Laundering and Terror Financing Prohibition Authority (IMPA).

Digital Rubble Prototype to be Introduced in Early 2022
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Digital Rubble Prototype to be Introduced in Early 2022

In line with the development of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) dubbed the Digital Rubble, the Central Bank of Russia is set to launch a prototype platform for the new form of money in early 2022.

Indian Payment Giant Paytm May Add Crypto Services if Regulations Improves
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Indian Payment Giant Paytm May Add Crypto Services if Regulations Improves

Indian payment unicorn Paytm has reiterated its willingness to add Bitcoin and crypto-related services if regulations around the nascent asset class become clearer.

US SEC Delays Decision on Valkyrie Bitcoin Spot ETF Proposal Until 2022
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US SEC Delays Decision on Valkyrie Bitcoin Spot ETF Proposal Until 2022

The SEC has delayed its decision on the Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund until January 2022.

Singapore Aims at Becoming the World’s Main Business Hub for Crypto
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Singapore Aims at Becoming the World’s Main Business Hub for Crypto

Singapore is striving to establish itself as a global key hub for crypto business activities. The city state's head of the financial regulator said the best way to regulate crypto is "not to clamp down or ban these things".

Australia’s Securities Regulator Approves the Launch of Crypto ETFs
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Australia’s Securities Regulator Approves the Launch of Crypto ETFs

Australia Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has finally opened the door for crypto ETFs to trade on Australian stock exchanges.

Nearly 100% of Bitcoin Supply Slides Back to Profitability Amid an awaiting Greenlight to ETF Approval
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Nearly 100% of Bitcoin Supply Slides Back to Profitability Amid an awaiting Greenlight to ETF Approval

99.02% of all BTC supply is now in profit.

Crypto Can Stir Radical Improvements in Financial Services: BoE Deputy Gov
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Crypto Can Stir Radical Improvements in Financial Services: BoE Deputy Gov

Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, Sir John Cunliffe has pointed out that cryptos are viable enough to push “radical improvements in financial services.”