Hong Kong Exposes Crypto Firms Misrepresenting as Licensed Banks
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a warning about the misuse of the term “bank” by overseas crypto firms operating in Hong Kong, cautioning the public to verify the legitimacy of such claims. The HKMA observed that two crypto firms, which are not licensed banks in Hong Kong, misrepresented themselves — one by […]

Tourism Industry Veteran: Global Travel Lacks Standards, Blockchain the Missing Link
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A travel industry veteran believes blockchain technology can unify the global travel industry, standardize communication protocols and enhance transparency. Blockchain: The Missing Link Pablo Castillo, CEO and CTO of Travel4chain, argues that the global travel industry, which has remained largely unchanged for 40 years, lacks standards and a unified system. Castillo believes blockchain technology is […]

Russia’s Massive Leap: Digital Financial Market Eyes Trillion-Ruble Milestone
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Russia’s issuance of digital financial assets could reach 10 trillion rubles (approximately $101.36 billion) by 2026, according to Sberbank Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov. Speaking in Moscow, Popov noted that the current market volume for digital financial assets in Russia has already surpassed half a trillion rubles in 2024, reflecting significant growth. He projected that this […]

Norway’s CBDC Timeline Clouded by Expert Committee’s Bold Advice
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A Norwegian expert committee advising lawmakers has recommended no immediate need to adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Despite the declining use of cash, which dropped to just 2% of transactions at physical points of sale during the pandemic, the committee emphasized cash’s importance for secure and inclusive payments. It advised starting work on […]

JPMorgan CEO Excluded From Trump’s Visionary Administration
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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has announced that JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, a vocal crypto critic, will not be invited to join his administration. Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social on Thursday: “I respect Jamie Dimon, of JPMorgan Chase, greatly, but he will not be invited to be a part of the […]

Prosecutors Ease Off: Crypto Crimes Lose Spotlight in Manhattan
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan will scale back its focus on cryptocurrency crimes after securing high-profile convictions, including FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), according to Scott Hartman, co-chief of the securities and commodities task force at the Southern District of New York (SDNY). Hartman noted that while crypto cases will not be ignored, fewer […]