Category: Law of the Chain
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Turkmenistan will permit cryptocurrency operations beginning in 2026
Turkmenistan’s planned 2026 crypto framework aims to diversify its economy and attract foreign investment, aligning with global digital asset adoption trends.
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Regulated privacy only offer superficial compliance rather than genuine data protection
The article questions whether current regulatory frameworks for privacy are effective or merely symbolic, highlighting a critical tension between compliance and genuine data protection.
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Interpol finds human trafficking victims forced into crypto scams across over 60 countries
Interpol’s report reveals a global criminal nexus where human trafficking victims are forced to conduct cryptocurrency scams, highlighting systemic exploitation within the digital asset space.
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UK Financial Conduct Authority launches stablecoin regulatory sandbox amid global alliance push
The UK’s FCA is launching a regulatory sandbox for stablecoins, aligning with global efforts to establish consistent oversight frameworks for digital assets and payment innovation.
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Beijing Strengthens Prohibitive Stance on Crypto Speculation as Risks Grow
Beijing’s reinforced prohibitive stance on crypto speculation reflects heightened regulatory scrutiny of financial risks, signaling continued challenges for cryptocurrency markets operating under China’s strict oversight.
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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Says She Is Baffled by Self-Custody Debate
Peirce’s comments highlight a fundamental regulatory tension between individual financial autonomy and state oversight, questioning the SEC’s role in defining and limiting personal asset control.
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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Says She Is Baffled by Self-Custody Debate
Peirce’s comments highlight a fundamental regulatory tension between individual financial autonomy and state oversight, questioning the SEC’s role in defining and limiting personal asset control.
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South Africa suspends retail central bank digital currency project to upgrade payment systems
The South African Reserve Bank has halted its retail central bank digital currency project to focus on improving current payment infrastructures, reflecting a pragmatic shift in digital currency strategy.
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South Korea expands crypto travel rule to all transactions in AML crackdown
South Korea’s expansion of the travel rule to all crypto transactions strengthens its AML framework, increasing compliance requirements for exchanges and aligning with global regulatory trends.
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Two South Korean Police Officers Indicted for Aiding $186 Million Crypto Laundering Network
The indictment of two South Korean police officers for aiding a $186 million crypto laundering network highlights vulnerabilities in law enforcement oversight and the ongoing challenge of illicit financial flows in digital assets.
