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India's cryptocurrency tax policy document with official emblem, representing the maintained 30% capital gains and 1% TDS framework.

India Crypto Tax Framework Stands Firm: Government Rejects Industry Pleas for Relief

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New Delhi, March 2025: The Indian government has delivered a definitive verdict on the future of cryptocurrency taxation, choosing stability over concession. Despite persistent appeals from the digital asset industry for a more lenient fiscal regime, authorities have confirmed the existing cryptocurrency tax framework will remain unchanged for the upcoming fiscal year. This decision, embedded […]

Historic US sanctions target cryptocurrency exchanges linked to Iran, symbolizing a major regulatory and geopolitical shift.

Historic US Sanctions Target Crypto Platforms Linked to Iran in Unprecedented Financial Crackdown

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Washington D.C., January 30, 2026: In a landmark move that signals a new frontier in economic statecraft, the United States Treasury Department has for the first time imposed sanctions on cryptocurrency exchanges for their alleged role in facilitating transactions for Iranian entities. The action targets two United Kingdom-based platforms, Zedex Exchange Ltd. and Zedxion Exchange […]

US Treasury sanctions crypto exchanges in landmark action against alleged Iran money laundering.

Crypto Sanctions Shock: US Treasury Targets Exchanges Zedcex and Zedxion for Iran Ties

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Washington, D.C., April 2025: In a landmark enforcement action, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has delivered a stark warning to the global cryptocurrency industry. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned two United Kingdom-registered cryptocurrency exchanges, Zedcex and Zedxion, for their alleged role in laundering funds for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard […]

SEC regulatory guidance on tokenized securities and blockchain compliance in financial markets

Tokenized Securities Face Crucial SEC Rules as Blockchain Reshapes Finance

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Washington, D.C., January 2025: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued definitive guidance clarifying how federal securities laws apply to tokenized securities, marking a pivotal moment for blockchain adoption in traditional finance. This regulatory clarity arrives as financial institutions increasingly explore blockchain-based solutions for securities issuance, trading, and recordkeeping, seeking efficiency gains while […]

SEC guidance on tokenized assets and blockchain securities law compliance visualized.

SEC Tokenized Assets Guidance: The Definitive Shift in Digital Securities Regulation

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Washington, D.C., March 2025: In a move that finally cuts through years of regulatory ambiguity, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued definitive guidance confirming that existing federal securities laws apply fully to tokenized assets. This landmark clarification asserts that the technological representation of an asset—whether as a digital token on a blockchain […]

Smartphone showing unregistered crypto exchange apps like Binance on Google Play despite South Korea's FIU delisting plan.

Unregistered Crypto Exchange Apps Defy South Korea’s Google Play Delisting Plan

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Seoul, South Korea – February 2025: A significant regulatory gap has emerged as unregistered crypto exchange apps remain accessible on the Google Play Store, defying a planned enforcement action by South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Major offshore platforms, including Binance, Bybit, and Bitget, continue to be available for download and updates, raising critical questions […]

The UK Advertising Standards Authority bans Coinbase cryptocurrency ads for misrepresenting investment risks.

Coinbase Ads Banned: UK Regulator’s Crucial Crackdown on Crypto Risk Misrepresentation

January 28, 2026 j n

London, United Kingdom: The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued a decisive ban against a series of advertisements from the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. This crucial regulatory action, first reported by Cointelegraph, centers on the ASA’s determination that the ads could mislead the public by misrepresenting the inherent risks of cryptocurrency investment. The ruling underscores […]

South Korea mandates cryptocurrency fund disclosure for real estate transactions in Seoul and regulated areas.

South Korea’s Crucial Crypto Disclosure: Real Estate Buyers Must Now Report Digital Asset Funds

January 28, 2026 j n

Seoul, South Korea – January 2025: In a significant regulatory move, South Korea will require homebuyers in regulated metropolitan areas, including Seoul, to disclose proceeds from cryptocurrency sales as part of their capital procurement plans for real estate transactions. This new mandate, set to begin in February, represents a pivotal step in the government’s ongoing […]

ASIC's 2026 report highlights Australia crypto regulation and AI as key financial risks in regulatory gray areas.

Australia Crypto Regulation: ASIC’s Critical Warning on AI and Digital Asset Risks

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Sydney, Australia – January 27, 2025: In a decisive move that signals a tightening regulatory landscape, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has formally designated cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence as paramount risks within financial services. The regulator’s 2026 Corporate Plan, released today, outlines a strategic pivot towards confronting the structural vulnerabilities created by these […]

UK FCA building with digital overlay representing the final consultation phase for cryptocurrency regulations.

FCA Crypto Regulations: UK Authority Launches Crucial Final Consultation Phase

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London, United Kingdom, February 2025: The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated a pivotal final consultation phase for its comprehensive cryptocurrency regulatory framework. This critical step represents the last formal opportunity for industry participants, consumer groups, and the public to shape the rules that will govern digital asset activities across the United Kingdom. The […]

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