RegulationSouth Korea
South Korean ruling-party lawmakers back pushing the crypto tax to 2029
It would be the fourth delay, from 1 January 2027 to 2029. Nothing is decided: party leaders must act on the recommendation and parliament must pass a law.
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Security & hacksNorth Korea, United States
North Korea denies the Binance hack and hints at US involvement
Kim Yo Jong rejects the FBI's attribution without offering evidence. The case rests on the FBI and two analytics firms, and nothing is settled.
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RegulationChina
China's Communist Party names virtual currency in anti-corruption push
A Central Committee resolution lists virtual currency and blockchain among channels for corruption. It never says bitcoin or crypto and sets out no rule for the industry.
Tech & Web3Hong Kong SAR China
Hong Kong pilot settles in tokenised central bank money around the clock
The monetary authority extends its Ensemble pilot, with 12 banks and 20 companies, to 24-hour interbank settlement of tokenised deposits. According to Cointelegraph, it plans to test regulated stablecoins.