# Binance eyes Thailand for latest crypto exchange expansion

# Binance eyes Thailand for latest crypto exchange expansion

“# Binance eyes Thailand for latest crypto exchange expansion ” Binance is looking to re-establish crypto exchange services and possibly open a new branch in Thailand after signing an agreement with Gulf Energy Development PCL. Gulf Energy Development PCL is a Thai holding company run by billionaire Sarath Ratanavadi that focuses on the energy sector….

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# Spanish government will implement new rules for crypto ads

# Spanish government will implement new rules for crypto ads

“# Spanish government will implement new rules for crypto ads ” Spanish financial regulator Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores, or CNMV, announced new regulations for crypto-asset investments advertising. According to the new circular that will take effect on February 17, 2022, crypto ads must be “clear, balanced and fair” while also providing sufficient information on…

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# Pakistan’s president calls for more training in blockchain technology

# Pakistan’s president calls for more training in blockchain technology

“# Pakistan’s president calls for more training in blockchain technology ” Arif Alvi, currently serving as the president of Pakistan, called for additional training in emerging technologies including blockchain, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity while meeting with a delegation of blockchain technology experts. In a Monday announcement, Alvi said Pakistan’s talent pool should be ready to…

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# CBDCs and stablecoins: EY advises banks to ‘prepare for what’s coming’

# CBDCs and stablecoins: EY advises banks to ‘prepare for what’s coming’

“# CBDCs and stablecoins: EY advises banks to ‘prepare for what’s coming’ ” Big Four accounting firm Ernst & Young has recommended that banks should change their regulatory perimeter to address the oncoming launches of state-backed central bank digital currencies (CBDC) and private stablecoins.  EY’s “2022 Global Regulatory Outlook” highlighted the need for a policy…

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# OCC Comptroller calls for federal collaboration with crypto intermediaries

# OCC Comptroller calls for federal collaboration with crypto intermediaries

“# OCC Comptroller calls for federal collaboration with crypto intermediaries ” The Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Michael J. Hsu, highlighted the need for collaboration and coordination with large crypto intermediaries to better understand the risks within the growing $2 trillion cryptocurrency market.  Speaking at the Transatlantic Finance Forum on the topic of “The Future…

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