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Thailand to Launch Crypto Payment Sandbox for Tourists

Thailand will launch the TouristDigiPay scheme on Monday, allowing visitors to convert cryptocurrencies into Thai baht for electronic payments. The nationwide initiative will serve...

Hong Kong SFC Issues Strict Crypto Custody Rules for Cold Wallets

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has enforced new Hong Kong crypto custody rules that apply immediately to licensed custodians. The measures...

New York Bill Proposes 0.2% Tax on Crypto Sales and Transfers

New York Assemblymember Phil Steck has introduced Assembly Bill 8966 to impose a 0.2% tax on crypto transactions. The bill covers both the sale...

Google Wallet Ban Hits Crypto Apps in US and EU

On August 13, 2025, Google Play updated its policy to ban cryptocurrency wallet apps that fail to meet local regulatory requirements. The new Google...

Wisconsin Senators File Bill to Regulate Crypto ATMs and Reduce Fraud

Wisconsin senators have filed Senate Bill 386 to regulate crypto ATMs and prevent scams. The proposal mirrors Assembly Bill 384, introduced on July 31...

US Bank Groups Demand Closure of GENIUS Act Stablecoin Yield Loophole

US bank groups, led by the Bank Policy Institute (BPI), have urged Congress to close what they call a stablecoin yield loophole in the...

SharpLink Gaming Shares Fall After $400M Deal to Expand Ethereum Holdings

SharpLink Gaming, a sports betting marketing firm turned Ethereum treasury company, announced a $400 million share purchase agreement on Monday. The deal aims to...

Sex Toys Thrown at WNBA Games: Two Arrested in Green Dildo Coin Memecoin Incident

Two men have been arrested after sex toys were thrown during several Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) games. A newly launched memecoin project called Green...

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