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New Singapore Crypto Law Requires Overseas-Only Operators to Be Licensed: Report

The city-state's Tuesday passage of the law means such companies will have to meet anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism measures, for which they were not previously regulated.

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Policy

Can India’s Controversial New Tax Law Be Challenged in Court? Yes, Say Crypto Lawyers

While the overall bill may not be suitable for a lawsuit, lawyers believe a 1% tax deducted at source may be.

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Policy

UK Aims to Become Global Crypto Hub, Exchequer Says

Among the initial steps will be legislation to recognize stablecoins as legitimate vehicles for payments.

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Finance

Former Binance CFO Wei Zhou Buys Coins.ph: Report

Indonesia-based technology company Gojek was the seller of the Philippines-based crypto exchange and wallet provider.

Manila, Philippines. (Alexes Gerard/Unsplash)

Finance

Coinbase to Hire 1,000 People in India Expansion

The growth plan will quadruple the number of the exchange's employees in the country.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong (CoinDesk archives)

Policy

Indonesia to Charge 0.1% Tax on Crypto Transactions, Investments: Report

The valued-added and capita-gains taxes will take effect on May 1.

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Policy

The UK Wants to Regulate Crypto: Here's What That Could Look Like

The government is set to reveal its regulatory package for crypto in the coming weeks.

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Finance

DeFi Portal 1inch Launches Wallet App on Android

The move comes nearly one year after the app became available on Apple's iPhone.

1inch co-founders Anton Bukov (left) and Sergej Kunz (1inch Network)

Policy

Russia Sanctions Could Spur Use of Crypto: IMF's Gopinath

Gita Gopinath, the first deputy managing director at the IMF, says the Ukraine conflict could promote the wider use of crypto.

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