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08.09.2025

Biometrics rise in policing as Laos launches digital IDs

A 2025 report finds law enforcement adopting biometrics rapidly, while Laos rolls out digital ID cards to replace paper and enable e-services.

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06.09.2025

Yen-pegged tokens in the works at Japan Post Bank

Japan Post Bank will launch a yen-pegged digital asset by FY 2026, offering faster settlements and lower costs through blockchain-powered deposits.

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06.09.2025

Mexico rules that work created by AI cannot be copyrighted

Mexico's Supreme Court rules that AI-created works cannot be copyrighted, emphasizing the need for human creativity in copyright registration.

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06.09.2025

Bitcoin, blockchain utility, and how Wall Street is waking up

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06.09.2025

Trump-linked ABTC soars then tanks; Justin Sun v WLF drama - CoinGeek

The Trumps’ new Bitcoin venture soared then sank on Nasdaq, while their World Liberty Financial tie-up also rattled investors with steep losses.

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06.09.2025

South Africa’s tax agency doubles down on ‘crypto’ tax evaders

One report says that in a country where 6M citizens hold digital assets, only 17,000 declared them in their tax returns; SARS is coming for the sector.

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05.09.2025

Stranded gas finds purpose in powering block reward mining

Instead of being burned off, waste gas is now powering BTC mining, cutting pollution, creating profits, and reshaping the energy industry.

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05.09.2025

BitGenius AI assistant launches to power next-gen BSV apps

BitGenius, an AI from Project Babbage, helps developers build smarter BSV apps with real-time updates and blockchain-focused insights.

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05.09.2025

RBI committee proposes framework for ethical AI in finance

RBI's FREE-AI framework report highlights ethical AI adoption in finance, addressing risks and promoting innovation for India's economic growth.

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05.09.2025

Crypto treasuries borrow and buy as share prices fall

As more ‘treasury’ firms chase digital assets, their shares keep dropping, fueling questions about their true value and staying power.

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05.09.2025

South Korea busts hackers in multi-million crypto heist

Seoul police have taken down a hacking group that stole $28 million from celebrities, CEOs, and crypto investors, protecting victims' personal data.

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05.09.2025

Google fuels media digitization; Da Nang drives digital tourism

Google backs a $6M drive to digitize South African news publishers; meanwhile, Vietnam's Da Nang is looking to grow its tourism sector with emerging tech.

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04.09.2025

Secure Horizons 2025 strengthens PH cyber resilience

Leaders and experts came together at Secure Horizons 2025 in Manila to tackle cyber threats and strengthen the Philippines’ digital safety.

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04.09.2025

14 sentenced to life in prison in India for digital asset extortion

An Indian court sentenced 14 individuals to life for kidnapping and extortion in a high-profile digital assets case.

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04.09.2025

Tokenized gold market now worth more than $2.5 billion

The tokenized gold market surpasses $2.5 billion, driven by XAUT and PAXG, offering seamless investment in gold with all the benefits of digital assets.

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04.09.2025

Mentorship: The secret weapon for starting a company

Three Block Dojo mentors joined its Pilot Launch Night on July 31, to support their mentees from Cohort 11, and Liggero had the chance to talk with them.

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04.09.2025

Trump’s net worth boosted by billions following WLFI sale

Trump's crypto ventures see significant gains, following WLFI's debut and its impact on the Trump family's wealth in the evolving digital finance landscape.

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04.09.2025

Stablecoins make up 43% of Africa's 'crypto' transactions in 2024

Yellow Card reported that Nigeria was the dominant market with over $22B in value, with the highest growth recorded in Kenya, Zambia, and Ethiopia.

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04.09.2025

Solo mining in 2025: Persistent pursuit amid industrial dominance

The solo mining resurgence in 2025 is not just about profit but ideology; for some, it’s a stand for the original vision of decentralization.

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03.09.2025

Manila Tech Summit 2025: Marcos, BSP outline digital roadmap

At the Manila Tech Summit 2025, President Marcos emphasized the power of emerging technologies to create opportunities for every Filipino in the digital age.

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03.09.2025

Big Ideas Series, Part 2: MNEEGram

MNEEGram is a concept that aims to transform the $700 billion remittance industry by leveraging BSV’s unbounded scalability and tokenization.

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03.09.2025

US, Dutch authorities take down fake ID marketplace

U.S. and Dutch police dismantled VerifTools, a major online hub selling counterfeit passports, driver’s licenses, and IDs for as little as $9.

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03.09.2025

Digital payments spike in Tanzania as gov't platform hits $11.7B

TIPS system’s volume doubled in 2024, and according to the central bank, it has spurred financial inclusion in a nation where only 23% had bank accounts.

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03.09.2025

BSP extends ban on new 'crypto' licenses in Philippines

The Philippine central bank, has extended its moratorium on granting new licenses for VASPs, maintaining a freeze that was first introduced in 2022.

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03.09.2025

Burkina hosts AI workshop; Vietnam's digital transformation law

Burkina Faso initiates its national AI strategy, while Vietnam prepares legislation to enhance digital transformation and support emerging technologies.

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03.09.2025

BIT Mining's move into Ethiopia

In this article, we explore the details of BIT Mining’s Ethiopia venture, its pivot to Solana, and its opportunities and challenges.

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02.09.2025

Digital wallet makes up 16% of online purchases

Meanwhile, Pakistan has taken a bold leap toward a cashless economy by launching 10 million digital wallets for the Benazir Income Support Programme.

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02.09.2025

Philippines puts budget documents on blockchain

Philippines' DBM launches a blockchain system for secure verification of budget documents, enhancing transparency and reducing fraud risks.

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02.09.2025

Senegal taps regional development bank for digital transformation

Senegal is in talks with the West African Development Bank to fund its Technological New Deal, whose $2 billion budget has a $276 million deficit.

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02.09.2025

Smarter investing and savings through blockchain bonds - CoinGeek

SmartLedger proposed blockchain bonds to help U.S. cities save billions, speed up projects, and make investing easier for ordinary citizens.

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02.09.2025

Saudi Arabia eases real estate rules; AfricAI takes off

New Saudi Arabia law lets non-residents buy real estate via digital IDs, while AfricAI launches to bring advanced AI solutions to Africa’s enterprises.

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02.09.2025

Africa sidelined in AI boom with 0.02% share of Q2 AI funding

Global AI startups raised over $47 billion in Q2, led by Scale AI’s blockbuster raise, but African startups only raised $14 million across five deals.

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02.09.2025

US Congress urged to protect developers in market structure bill

112 digital asset advocates urged Congress for federal protections for developers, ensuring clarity and consistency in the upcoming CLARITY Act.

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02.09.2025

US sanctions North Korea IT scheme tied to Russia, China

A crypto scam ring tied to North Korea, Russia, and China is now under U.S. sanctions for allegedly channeling stolen funds into Pyongyang's weapon drive.

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02.09.2025

Pakistan’s digital life insurance; Bahrain surges forward with AI

Pakistan's EFU Life and JazzCash partner to launch a digital insurance ecosystem, while Bahrain integrates AI for building supervision.

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02.09.2025

US 'Crypto Week': A turning point for mining rules

Mining is up as BTC's price stays above $120,000, and what happens with GENIUS, Clarity, and Anti-CBDC Acts could shift the industry's future in the United States.

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28.08.2025

Tokenization fuels LATAM; RWA protocol breach reached $14.6M

Latin America's financial landscape is evolving with tokenization, while RWA protocols face security challenges despite growth potential.

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28.08.2025

Trump inks $6.4B crypto deal, CFTC shrinks to one commissioner

Trump blasts attacks against U.S. tech firms as his media company strikes a $6.4 billion deal to launch CRO Strategy, securing billions in CRO tokens.

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28.08.2025

Onboarding the world to Bitcoin with Gateway Wallet

Patrick Phan refreshes Gateway Wallet for simplicity, adding local currency balances and laying the foundation for apps people will truly want to use.

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South Korea boosts AI funding with biggest hike in 4 years

Biometrics rise in policing as Laos launches digital IDs

Yen-pegged tokens in the works at Japan Post Bank

Mexico rules that work created by AI cannot be copyrighted

Bitcoin, blockchain utility, and how Wall Street is waking up

Trump-linked ABTC soars then tanks; Justin Sun v WLF drama - CoinGeek

South Africa’s tax agency doubles down on ‘crypto’ tax evaders

Stranded gas finds purpose in powering block reward mining

BitGenius AI assistant launches to power next-gen BSV apps

RBI committee proposes framework for ethical AI in finance

Crypto treasuries borrow and buy as share prices fall

South Korea busts hackers in multi-million crypto heist

Google fuels media digitization; Da Nang drives digital tourism

Secure Horizons 2025 strengthens PH cyber resilience

14 sentenced to life in prison in India for digital asset extortion

Tokenized gold market now worth more than $2.5 billion

Mentorship: The secret weapon for starting a company

Trump’s net worth boosted by billions following WLFI sale

Stablecoins make up 43% of Africa's 'crypto' transactions in 2024

Solo mining in 2025: Persistent pursuit amid industrial dominance

Manila Tech Summit 2025: Marcos, BSP outline digital roadmap

Big Ideas Series, Part 2: MNEEGram

US, Dutch authorities take down fake ID marketplace

Digital payments spike in Tanzania as gov't platform hits $11.7B

BSP extends ban on new 'crypto' licenses in Philippines

Burkina hosts AI workshop; Vietnam's digital transformation law

BIT Mining's move into Ethiopia

Digital wallet makes up 16% of online purchases

Philippines puts budget documents on blockchain

Senegal taps regional development bank for digital transformation

Smarter investing and savings through blockchain bonds - CoinGeek

Saudi Arabia eases real estate rules; AfricAI takes off

Africa sidelined in AI boom with 0.02% share of Q2 AI funding

US Congress urged to protect developers in market structure bill

US sanctions North Korea IT scheme tied to Russia, China

Pakistan’s digital life insurance; Bahrain surges forward with AI

US 'Crypto Week': A turning point for mining rules

Tokenization fuels LATAM; RWA protocol breach reached $14.6M

Trump inks $6.4B crypto deal, CFTC shrinks to one commissioner

Onboarding the world to Bitcoin with Gateway Wallet

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