Working remotely from abroad can present various challenges and considerations. Immigration and visa requirements are a major concern, as different countries have different regulations. For instance, working without the proper visa in Thailand can lead to deportation. Remote workers need to determine whether a tourist visa is sufficient or if an employment visa is necessary. […]
More foreign banks have joined China’s digital yuan central bank digital currency (e-CNY CBDC), bringing the total to four. Hong Kong-based HSBC, Hang Seng Bank, and Taiwanese bank Fubon Bank have integrated e-CNY into their platforms, allowing clients to transfer and withdraw the digital currency. Hang Seng Bank has even enabled personal banking customers to […]
Spain has implemented a new regulation requiring Spanish citizens to disclose their cryptocurrency holdings held on foreign platforms for tax purposes. Individuals and businesses must report their holdings exceeding €50,000 by filling out a specific declaration form called Form 721. The reporting period is from January 1, 2024, to April 1, 2024, with the deadline […]
Cryptocurrency mining firm Phoenix Group has experienced a high level of interest in its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. Due to the UAE National Day public holidays, the listing date has been rescheduled from December 4 to December 5, 2023. The IPO closed with a significant oversubscription, with retail […]
At the GDEC 2023 conference, Ravi Menon, the Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), criticized Bitcoin and similar digital currencies, questioning their viability as a form of money. Menon argued that private cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, have failed as a means of storing value due to their volatility and use for speculation. However, […]
Solana (SOL), a competitor to Ethereum Layer-1, has seen a decline in price recently, falling below $55 amidst a broader market sell-off. Despite this correction, SOL remains above its 50-day and 200-day exponential moving averages (EMAs), indicating some resilience. The coin is currently valued at approximately $55.61. Analysts suggest that as long as SOL maintains […]
Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao is currently required to stay in the U.S. as a federal judge reviews a motion from the U.S. Department of Justice. This motion seeks to keep Zhao in the country until his sentencing early next year. Zhao recently pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act and subsequently stepped down […]
Hong Kong authorities have reported that 145 users fell victim to a scam by the unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange Hounax, resulting in a loss of $18.9 million. The exchange claimed to be licensed and cooperated with legal financial institutions, but was listed as a suspicious platform by the Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission. Hounax allegedly used […]
Hong Kong authorities have reported that 145 users fell victim to a scam by the unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange Hounax, resulting in a loss of $18.9 million. The exchange claimed to be licensed and cooperated with legal financial institutions, but was listed as a suspicious platform by the Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission. Hounax allegedly used […]
In a thought-provoking exchange on X, Matteo Pellegrini, founder of the Orange Pill app, has sparked a significant debate among Bitcoin experts and enthusiasts. Pellegrini shared insights from a recent conversation with an undisclosed source, revealing a potential strategy by the US Government to exert control over Bitcoin through a spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF).According to […]
