615: France Embraces Crypto as Kuwait Issues a Ban

Overnighters,

Episode 615:
UK Rejects Crypto-Gambling Link
French vs US Crypto Regulation
CBDC Alert (South Korea) and More

The TL;DL  

UK Rejects Crypto-Gambling Link - The UK finance ministry rejects calls to regulate crypto like gambling, aiming to foster innovation and make the UK a hub for web3 and blockchain technology.

French vs US Regulation - France and the US take contrasting approaches to crypto regulation, with France embracing crypto and the US still figuring out its regulatory stance.

Myanmar's Crypto Neobank Revolution - Myanmar's shadow government, the National Unity Government, launches a neobank running on blockchain technology, aiming to disrupt the traditional financial system.

CBDC Alert (South Korea) - The Bank of Korea releases its 2022 Payment and Settlement Systems Report, outlining a future that includes a Central Bank Digital Currency and regulation of stablecoins.

Canadian Investors Targeted - A worrying trend emerges in Canada, with home invasions targeting crypto investors. The police urge the crypto community to stay vigilant and protect their assets.

Kuwait Bans Crypto - Kuwait's financial watchdog, the Capital Markets Authority, issues a sweeping ban on all things crypto, citing the need to combat money laundering and align with global recommendations.

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