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TikTok Deal Halted After China Indicated It Would Reject Offer Over Tariffs
A deal to spin off the U.S. assets of TikTok was put on hold after China indicated that it would not approve the deal following President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs announcement, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
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Kazakhstan and UAE Central Banks Sign MoU to Collaborate on VDA Regulations, CBDCs
The National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) have signed an MoU to collaborate on fintech, cybersecurity, and CBDCs, focusing on how UAE's financial hubs leverage blockchain and crypto for payments and transactions.
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US Stablecoin Regulation Bill Nears Final Approval from House Committee: Key Details
This week, the US House Financial Services Committee passed the proposed stablecoin bill – pushing it to the House floor for a full vote. The lawmakers in the US are aiming to finalise stablecoin regulations by August 2025.
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Amid Cash-At-Home Row, Supreme Court's Move To Make Judges Assets Public
The Supreme Court has initiated steps to publicly disclose the asset declarations of all its judges on the court's official website.
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USDC-Issuer Circle Plans IPO, Files Paperwork with US SEC: All Details
Circle has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). If approved, Circle’s stocks will get listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “CRCL”. The company stated that the move seeks to enhance transparency and accountability while engaging with the investor community.
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Crypto Assets May Gain Legal Status in Japan as Regulators Aim to Tackle Insider Trading: Report
Japan's financial regulators are reportedly revising the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to include crypto assets, aiming to submit the reformed bill to parliament by 2026 after completing their analysis. Led by the Financial Services Agency (FSA), this initiative aims to foster crypto industry growth under stringent regulatory oversight.
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Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Says Company Will Spin Off Non-Core Units
Intel will spin off assets that aren’t central to its mission and create new products. The company needs to replace the engineering talent it has lost, improve its balance sheet and better attune manufacturing processes to meet the needs of potential customers, Tan said.
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FM Claims Access to WhatsApp Messages Led to Seizure of Crypto Worth Rs. 90 Crore
This week in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that encrypted communication channels are being misused for financial crimes like money laundering and tax evasion. She revealed that authorities were able to seize over Rs. 90 crores in crypto assets from a syndicate thanks to access to WhatsApp messages.
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Google Play Store Blocks 17 Unregistered Crypto Exchanges in South Korea, Apple May Follow
Google Play has restricted access to 17 foreign crypto exchanges in South Korea, including KuCoin, in compliance with a regulatory directive. These exchanges can no longer be installed on Android devices within the country. The move aligns with South Korea’s efforts to regulate the digital asset market and enforce compliance among overseas platfo...
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Probe Agency Attaches Gurugram Firm Amtek Group's Assets Worth Rs 557 Crore
The attachment follows the provisional attachment of Rs 5115.31 crore dated September 5, 2024, issued by the ED has been confirmed by the PMLA Adjudicating Authority, ED officials added.
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CME Group Using Google Cloud’s Blockchain for Next-Gen Derivatives Exchange Upgrades
The CME group has announced its partnership with Google Cloud to explore blockchain services like asset tokenisation. Later this year, the companies will begin testing blockchain solutions for trading and tokenisation with market participants.
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ADGM, Chainlink Sign MoU to Explore Compliant Tokenisation Rules, Cross-Chain Interoperability
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has signed an MoU with Chainlink. Under the MoU, both entities have agreed to collaborate on regulatory discussions and educational awareness initiatives in the UAE.
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Tamil Nadu DGP Unveils ‘Handbook for Investigations into Virtual Digital Assets’: All Details
Tamil Nadu’s Director General of Police, Shankar Jiwal, has unveiled a guide for police officials on how to investigate crypto-related crimes. The handbook contains industry insights on crypto crimes like money laundering, ponzi schemes, and cyber fraud. It also covers key legal provisions around crypto and Web3.
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Bangladesh Legend Shakib Al-Hasan's Assets To Be Seized After Court Order Amid Fraud Charges
Shakib Al Hasan is currently being prosecuted on fraud charges for allegedly bouncing cheques totalling more than USD 300,000
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Tether to Audit Its Reserves with a Big Four Firm as Trump Puts Crypto in the Spotlight
Tether is seeking a Big Four accounting firm to audit its asset reserves. CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that Tether's stability comes from full backing by dollar-denominated reserves and that President Trump’s pro-crypto stance has motivated the company to pursue this long-overdue audit.
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TikTok Deal Halted After China Indicated It Would Reject Offer Over Tariffs
A deal to spin off the U.S. assets of TikTok was put on hold after China indicated that it would not approve the deal following President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs announcement, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
-
Kazakhstan and UAE Central Banks Sign MoU to Collaborate on VDA Regulations, CBDCs
The National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) have signed an MoU to collaborate on fintech, cybersecurity, and CBDCs, focusing on how UAE's financial hubs leverage blockchain and crypto for payments and transactions.
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US Stablecoin Regulation Bill Nears Final Approval from House Committee: Key Details
This week, the US House Financial Services Committee passed the proposed stablecoin bill – pushing it to the House floor for a full vote. The lawmakers in the US are aiming to finalise stablecoin regulations by August 2025.
-
Amid Cash-At-Home Row, Supreme Court's Move To Make Judges Assets Public
The Supreme Court has initiated steps to publicly disclose the asset declarations of all its judges on the court's official website.
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USDC-Issuer Circle Plans IPO, Files Paperwork with US SEC: All Details
Circle has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). If approved, Circle’s stocks will get listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “CRCL”. The company stated that the move seeks to enhance transparency and accountability while engaging with the investor community.
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Crypto Assets May Gain Legal Status in Japan as Regulators Aim to Tackle Insider Trading: Report
Japan's financial regulators are reportedly revising the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to include crypto assets, aiming to submit the reformed bill to parliament by 2026 after completing their analysis. Led by the Financial Services Agency (FSA), this initiative aims to foster crypto industry growth under stringent regulatory oversight.
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Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Says Company Will Spin Off Non-Core Units
Intel will spin off assets that aren’t central to its mission and create new products. The company needs to replace the engineering talent it has lost, improve its balance sheet and better attune manufacturing processes to meet the needs of potential customers, Tan said.
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FM Claims Access to WhatsApp Messages Led to Seizure of Crypto Worth Rs. 90 Crore
This week in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that encrypted communication channels are being misused for financial crimes like money laundering and tax evasion. She revealed that authorities were able to seize over Rs. 90 crores in crypto assets from a syndicate thanks to access to WhatsApp messages.
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Google Play Store Blocks 17 Unregistered Crypto Exchanges in South Korea, Apple May Follow
Google Play has restricted access to 17 foreign crypto exchanges in South Korea, including KuCoin, in compliance with a regulatory directive. These exchanges can no longer be installed on Android devices within the country. The move aligns with South Korea’s efforts to regulate the digital asset market and enforce compliance among overseas platfo...
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Probe Agency Attaches Gurugram Firm Amtek Group's Assets Worth Rs 557 Crore
The attachment follows the provisional attachment of Rs 5115.31 crore dated September 5, 2024, issued by the ED has been confirmed by the PMLA Adjudicating Authority, ED officials added.
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CME Group Using Google Cloud’s Blockchain for Next-Gen Derivatives Exchange Upgrades
The CME group has announced its partnership with Google Cloud to explore blockchain services like asset tokenisation. Later this year, the companies will begin testing blockchain solutions for trading and tokenisation with market participants.
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ADGM, Chainlink Sign MoU to Explore Compliant Tokenisation Rules, Cross-Chain Interoperability
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has signed an MoU with Chainlink. Under the MoU, both entities have agreed to collaborate on regulatory discussions and educational awareness initiatives in the UAE.
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Tamil Nadu DGP Unveils ‘Handbook for Investigations into Virtual Digital Assets’: All Details
Tamil Nadu’s Director General of Police, Shankar Jiwal, has unveiled a guide for police officials on how to investigate crypto-related crimes. The handbook contains industry insights on crypto crimes like money laundering, ponzi schemes, and cyber fraud. It also covers key legal provisions around crypto and Web3.
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Bangladesh Legend Shakib Al-Hasan's Assets To Be Seized After Court Order Amid Fraud Charges
Shakib Al Hasan is currently being prosecuted on fraud charges for allegedly bouncing cheques totalling more than USD 300,000
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Tether to Audit Its Reserves with a Big Four Firm as Trump Puts Crypto in the Spotlight
Tether is seeking a Big Four accounting firm to audit its asset reserves. CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that Tether's stability comes from full backing by dollar-denominated reserves and that President Trump’s pro-crypto stance has motivated the company to pursue this long-overdue audit.
