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Fireblocks partners with South Korean bank on VAT tokenization 

Fireblocks extends its services with the tokenization of tax refunds through NongHyup Bank.

Digital assets platform Fireblocks has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NongHyup Bank, a large South Korean bank specializing in commercial credit and banking services for the agricultural sector. They hope to launch a prototype for tax refunds.

Fireblocks and NongHyup Bank will use the Fireblocks Tokenization Engine in a pilot project to refund value-added tax (VAT) and goods and services tax (GST) on purchases at retail outlets. Fireblocks co-founder and CEO Michael Shaulov told Cointelegraph that they are looking to increase transparency and security. He said:

“This not only reduces operational costs but also ensures a secure, immutable record that strengthens trust between banks and their clients,” he added.

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Digital Asset Powerhouse Wyden Snags $16.4M in Funding, Eyes Global Expansion

Digital Asset Powerhouse Wyden Snags .4M in Funding, Eyes Global ExpansionWyden, a digital asset trading infrastructure provider, secured $16.4 million in Series B funding to expand its client base and strengthen its platform. Wyden to Strengthen Poland Development Hubs On Nov. 13, Wyden, the digital asset trading infrastructure provider, announced it had secured approximately $16.4 million (CHF 14.5 million) in a Series B funding round. […]

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Institutions Pour Nearly $2,000,000,000 Into Crypto Products Amid Political and Macro Shift: CoinShares

Institutions Pour Nearly ,000,000,000 Into Crypto Products Amid Political and Macro Shift: CoinShares

Digital assets manager CoinShares says that institutional investors dropped nearly two billion dollars into crypto products last week. In its latest Digital Asset Fund Flows report, CoinShares says that institutional crypto investment products saw a surge in inflows to the tune of $1.98 billion on net last week. CoinShares attributes the stream of inflows to “macroeconomic factors and […]

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Nexo Launches Digital Asset Wealth Platform in Strategic Rebrand

Nexo Launches Digital Asset Wealth Platform in Strategic RebrandNexo has announced a rebranding initiative, repositioning itself as a digital asset wealth platform aimed at long-term crypto wealth management. Nexo Targets Wealthy Investors With Rebrand Amid Crypto Market Changes According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, the development aligns with the evolving crypto landscape as Nexo seeks to cater to experienced investors interested […]

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US Treasury strategy for financial inclusion mentions digital assets

Lael Brainard credited Vice President Kamala Harris, who is campaigning to be the next US President, with helping expand “access to capital, credit, and economic opportunity.”

The United States Department of the Treasury has released its national strategy for financial inclusion, only including cryptocurrencies as a potential risk for consumers.

In an Oct. 29 notice, the US Treasury said its National Strategy for Financial Inclusion in the United States report resulted from a request from Congress and included recommendations to “advance consumer access to safe financial products and services and strengthen financial security.”

According to the department, one of its methods of financial inclusion was through research of a “series of publications on consumer activities and risks related to digital assets,” citing a September 2022 report.

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Indo-Pacific Nations Outpacing the US in Crypto Regulation, SEC Commissioner Says

Indo-Pacific Nations Outpacing the US in Crypto Regulation, SEC Commissioner SaysA U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has urged the U.S. to adopt a more proactive approach to crypto regulation, pointing to the leadership of Indo-Pacific nations like Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. He emphasized that these countries have crafted clear frameworks that foster innovation while protecting investors, in contrast to the U.S., where […]

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Bitcoin Bill Clears Major Hurdle in Pennsylvania, Signaling Crypto Regulation Changes

Bitcoin Bill Clears Major Hurdle in Pennsylvania, Signaling Crypto Regulation ChangesThe Pennsylvania House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill that protects the rights of residents to self-custody bitcoin and use it as a payment method, while establishing tax guidelines for bitcoin transactions. The Bitcoin Rights bill, which passed 176-26, now moves to the state Senate, amid growing interest in digital assets as states […]

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Senator Claims BRICS Push to Ditch US Dollar Could Boost USD Global Dominance

Senator Claims BRICS Push to Ditch US Dollar Could Boost USD Global DominanceU.S. Senator Bill Hagerty has warned of growing efforts by BRICS nations to bypass the U.S. dollar’s dominance but argued this could ultimately strengthen the status of the dollar as the world’s reserve currency. He emphasized the need for a regulatory framework to boost demand for U.S. treasuries and stablecoins, while his stablecoin legislation aims […]

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UK Stands Firm on Tough Crypto Regulations, Warns Against Lowering Crypto Standards

UK Stands Firm on Tough Crypto Regulations, Warns Against Lowering Crypto StandardsA Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) official has emphasized the importance of high regulatory standards for crypto asset registrations. She defended the UK’s stringent rules, aiming to protect consumers and financial markets while fostering a competitive crypto sector. The regulator warned against relaxing standards, advocating instead for collaboration to build a secure foundation for sustainable innovation […]

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Japan’s Election Heats up With Calls for Crypto Tax Cuts and Regulatory Reforms

Japan’s Election Heats up With Calls for Crypto Tax Cuts and Regulatory ReformsYuichiro Tamaki, leader of Japan’s Democratic Party for the People, is advocating for significant cryptocurrency tax reforms ahead of the general election. His party proposes a 20% tax on crypto assets and aims to promote Japan as a web3 leader. The party also supports initiatives like increased leverage for crypto trading. Tamaki believes these changes […]

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