The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has imposed
sanctions on the Board of Directors of Ayers Alliance Financial Group Limited.
The decision follows a review of the board’s compliance with the Investment
Services…
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The Algerian government has expanded the country’s 2018 Financial Law to ban all crypto-related activities in the country.
The extended legislation prohibits crypto trading, ownership and mining, with penalties including…
Algeria’s crypto ban law has actually criminalized all cryptocurrency activities nationwide, and it’s implementing some pretty severe penalties under new anti-money laundering regulations. The crypto regulation crackdown is targeting VPN…
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Trump has signed an executive order banning federal contracts with 'Woke AI' models.
The order cites concerns about ideological bias, DEI alignment, as well as racial and gender distortions.
U.S. officials…
New Zealand has announced a ban on cryptocurrency ATMs and a cap on international cash transfers, moves officials say are part of a broader effort to disrupt money laundering and…
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New Zealand is banning crypto ATMs and capping international cash transfers at $5,000.
The reforms will expand enforcement powers to enable more comprehensive financial surveillance of individuals of interest.
Industry leaders…
Turkey’s capital markets regulator has imposed its first sanctions on a decentralized crypto exchange, blocking access to Binance Chain DEX PancakeSwap. Citing licensing concerns and unauthorized service provision, the watchdog…
Iran’s Parliament has officially banned Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service. This move is sending shockwaves through the global tech industry. Iran’s Starlink ban comes as part of a broader…
Barclays has decided to ban cryptocurrency purchases using its credit card. The ban will be enforced from June 27 onwards. The move is a stark opposition to other platforms that…
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Spokane, Washington has banned all crypto and virtual currency kiosks following a unanimous council vote.
Current operators must remove machines within 60 days or risk civil violations.
Washington State reportedly lost…