HONG KONG: US considers bill calling for review of Hong Kong’s money laundering risk

Two US senators have introduced a bill with bipartisan support to investigate Hong Kong’s alleged role in “facilitating illicit financial activity and evasions of US export controls and sanctions.”

26 April 2024

US: Biden’s 44% Crypto Tax Plan Faces Fierce Opposition

President Joe Biden’s administration has presented a disputable idea to impose a 44% tax on cryptocurrency transactions. This policy, whose purpose is to bring more revenue into the government treasury,

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26 June 2025

US: Trump Teases More Crypto Action in Prerecorded Coinbase Summit Address

Trump delivered a pre-recorded message to Coinbase’s State of Crypto Summit, marking only his second direct address to the crypto sector as president. He emphasised his commitment to implementing

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25 October 2024

US: SEC Chairman Addresses AI and Cryptocurrency Regulation Challenges

Gary Gensler, Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recently highlighted the challenges of regulating artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrencies in the financial sector.

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14 August 2025

AFRICA: Cryptocurrency and the quest for financial inclusion in Africa

Cryptocurrencies and digital assets have been promoted as alternatives to traditional bank accounts in Africa. Uche Igwe explains that despite their popularity, many people in Africa still view crypto

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