When it comes to crypto, Arlone Abello is not selling the dream of sudden wealth. Interviewed during AIBC Asia 2026, the founder and chief executive of Global Miranda Miner Group, said financial literacy has become a matter of safety in a market still shaped by hype, social media and sudden collapses. “Financial literacy is important[…]
Argentina has introduced a new bill targeting crypto gambling payments and illegal online betting platforms as regulators increase scrutiny of prediction markets and digital asset-based gambling services. The proposed legislation would block banks, payment companies and virtual asset providers from offering services to unauthorised gambling operators in Argentina. As reported by Crypto News, the bill[…]
The United Kingdom has issued a fresh sanctions package aimed at cryptocurrency exchanges, payment processors, banks, stablecoin infrastructure, and individuals accused of assisting Russia in circumventing international sanctions. The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) sanctioned 18 entities and individuals as part of the move. The penalties target the Kremlin-linked A7 network, which UK[…]
Russia has broadened its crypto mining tax reporting rules, requiring miners and mining infrastructure operators to submit additional technical information such as Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to tax authorities as part of tighter oversight of the country’s cryptocurrency mining sector. According to reports from Bits Media, the new regulations require miners to include network address[…]
India’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance is set to meet representatives from Binance, WazirX and ZebPay as lawmakers examine the future of crypto regulation, taxation and compliance in one of the world’s largest digital asset markets. The move to bring major digital asset firms into direct discussions on India’s crypto regulation has triggered criticism on social media. The high-level discussions, scheduled for 20 May at the Parliament House Annexe in[…]
Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, more than doubled its crypto holdings during the first quarter of 2026, increasing its digital asset exposure from roughly $100 million at the end of 2025 to approximately $235 million by 31 March 2026. The sharp increase highlights growing institutional demand for cryptocurrency investments among major European banks as traditional[…]
Japan’s leading securities firms are preparing to enter the cryptocurrency investment market as the country moves closer to introducing a new regulatory framework for digital assets. According to a report by Nikkei Asia, major brokerage firms, including SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities, plan to introduce cryptocurrency investment trusts once Japan’s Financial Services Agency finalises the[…]
Crypto.com is now the first cryptocurrency platform authorised by the UAE Central Bank to provide regulated cryptocurrency payment services within the nation’s financial system after receiving a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence from the UAE. With a regulated framework, the clearance enables Crypto.com to facilitate digital asset payments for services related to the government. The[…]
South Korean investors have withdrawn more than $41 billion from the cryptocurrency market over the past year, as falling bitcoin prices and collapsing trading volumes triggered a major shift towards traditional equities. New data from the Bank of Korea showed the total value of virtual assets held by domestic investors fell to approximately $41.17 billion[…]
South Korea will start taxing cryptocurrency gains at 22 per cent beginning January 2027, targeting investors who earn more than 2.5 million won (around $1,800) annually from digital assets, according to South Korea news outlet Edaily. The policy is expected to affect roughly 13.26 million crypto investors as the government tightens oversight of the rapidly[…]
Morgan Stanley has officially entered the retail crypto trading market with the launch of low-cost cryptocurrency trading on E*Trade, offering fees that undercut major rivals including Coinbase, Robinhood, Charles Schwab and Fidelity. The Wall Street bank quietly launched a pilot version of the service on 6 May, enabling select E*Trade users to buy and sell[…]
Morocco is shifting from prohibiting the use of cryptocurrencies to creating a framework for regulated digital assets. According to local media reports, authorities are re-evaluating previous prohibitions amid the growing global use of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The change reflects growing awareness of blockchain-based financial systems and their ability to facilitate cross-border transactions. To[…]