Zimbabwe has formalized and legalized its cryptocurrency sector under Statutory Instrument 99 of 2026. Global Compliance Pressure The Zimbabwean government has formalized the country’s cryptocurrency sector under a new regulatory framework aimed at curbing money laundering and bringing the digital asset business out of the shadow economy. The newly gazetted legislation, published as Statutory Instrument […]
Zimbabwe has placed cryptocurrency firms under Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe oversight through new anti-money laundering rules. Statutory Instrument 99 of 2026 places crypto businesses under the RBZ unit that handles financial crime controls. The rules require firms that buy, sell,…
Zimbabwe's crypto regulation could enhance sector legitimacy, attract formal investment, and facilitate international financial partnerships.
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Hungary’s new government revealed this week that it will fully decriminalize cryptocurrency trading and dismantle the punitive regulatory framework imposed under former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, removing jail sentences of up to eight years for ordinary users and providers, according to Bloomberg. A Sharp Reversal After One Election The Bloomberg report follows the April 12, […]
Despite persistent market uncertainty and bearish sentiment across parts of the cryptocurrency sector, Ethereum is approaching a significant adoption milestone, with the number of non-empty wallets nearing 200 million. While price fluctuations often dominate investor attention, the steady growth in wallet activity suggests that participation in the ETH ecosystem continues to expand. How Ethereum’s Expanding User Network Signals Resilience Ethereum is rapidly approaching a major adoption milestone, with the network now approaching 200 million non-empty wallets despite high Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD). Santiment Intelligence on X pointed out that the ETH network continues to grow exponentially compared to other top market capitalizations, while facing some of the most negative sentiment in crypto. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Gets Crushed To $1,840 Amid Relentless Selling Pressure The network now boasts approximately 195 million non-empty wallets, significantly outpacing Bitcoi
Hungary's policy shift may boost crypto market liquidity, but establishing a stable regulatory framework remains crucial for sustained growth.
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Japan has advanced legislation that would cut crypto taxes to 20%, introduce ETF pathways, and place digital assets under the same regulatory framework as stocks. According to Bloomberg, Japan’s lower house approved a bill on Thursday that would classify cryptocurrencies…
South Korea’s national police launched a special multi-agency task force just weeks ago to go after crypto-based money laundering. Now they have a new partner in that fight. Related Reading: The Quantum Threat Is Coming—Stellar Reveals Its Defense Strategy Building Investigative Muscle Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korean National […]
Amodei's push for stringent AI regulations could reshape industry dynamics, favoring well-resourced labs while challenging smaller and decentralized players.
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