UAE’s FSRA updates AML rules, incorporating digital assets in line with FATF’s Travel Rule, reinforcing compliance and aligning with federal anti-financial crime frameworks.

Shanghai records a major step in digital finance by completing its first $14M e-CNY transaction for a cross-border gold purchase, showcasing the digital yuan’s expanding role in global trade.

Ledger commits to reimbursing users after $600K theft in DApp exploit, plans to end blind signing on EVM by June 2024 for enhanced security.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warns that anti-crypto stances could backfire politically, citing 52 million U.S. crypto holders and growing youth interest in digital assets.

Montenegro’s Appellate Court overturns decision to extradite Terraform Labs’ Do Kwon, citing significant procedural violations, and orders retrial.

Kazakhstan’s digital tenge pilot proves successful, with plans in 2024 for broader applications, increased financial inclusion, and enhanced security features.

Ethereum community approves ERC-3643, a new standard for tokenizing real-world assets, enhancing security, compliance, and market accessibility in the blockchain space.

Brazil’s President Lula signs a law taxing up to 15% on overseas cryptocurrency profits, aiming to enhance financial regulation and generate revenue.

CoinList agrees to a $1.2 million settlement with OFAC for processing 989 transactions in Crimea, marking a significant enforcement action in crypto sanctions violations.