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Finance

WazirX's Battle With Binance Reignited After WRX Token Moved to "Innovation Zone"

They are 17 other tokens besides WRX that Binance has shifted to its innovation zone.

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Policy

Japan to Enforce Tougher Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Laws Next Month: Report

Earlier this month, global financial crimes watchdog FATF urged G-7 economies like Japan to lead by example to implement its controversial "travel rule" for crypto transfers.

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Policy

FATF Did Not Require Pakistan to Ban Crypto to Stay Off Its 'Grey List'

Pakistan's Minister of State for Finance and Revenue has reportedly said crypto cannot be legalized in the nation due to conditions set by the global money laundering watchdog for staying off of its list of countries under increased monitoring.

Karachi, Pakistan - Nov 14, 2021: People are seen at a weekly Sunday bazaar in Bufferzone, an area of central Karachi of Sindh province in Pakistan

Tech

Zuzalu Is 2 Months in Montenegro With Crypto Elites, Cold Plunges, Vitalik Selfies

This invite-only gathering of 200 people in the Mediterranean marina town of Lustica Bay has been taking place since late March and wraps up this week, featuring official sessions on zero-knowledge cryptography, twice-a-day jumps into the Adriatic Sea and the chance to get face time with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.

Discussion circle at Zuzalu, with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin on the turquoise beanbag chair, listening to Asymmetry Finance's Hannah Hamilton. (Adrian Guerrera)

Policy

South Korea's Ruling Party Calls to Expedite Bill on Lawmakers' Crypto Disclosures: Report

A bill requiring lawmakers and officials to declare crypto assets was due to take effect in December, following allegations made against the opposition party's Kim Nam-kuk.

Seoul, South Korea (Ciaran O'Brien/Unsplash)

Policy

UK Will Need New Laws to Accommodate Future Digital Pound, Lawyers Say

Should the country decide to issue a CBDC, existing data protection, security and anti-money laundering rules would need amending, said Louise Abbott, partner at Keystone Law.

Union Jack Flag with gavel (Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)