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Pakistan government eyes tokenisation of bonds via blockchain
9+ min ago (175+ words) A meeting, presided over by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb with the State Bank of Pakistan and the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority on May 18, examined potential structures, implementation pathways, regulatory considerations, and next steps for exploring tokenised sovereign instruments. View…...
Double death tax? The GST accord rises from the grave
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (218+ words) by Kim Wingerei | May 19, 2026 | What's the scam? As debate rages about the so-called death tax introduced by the Government's proposed tax reform, the 1999 GST accord with the States may mean a double whammy for those dying in Queensland, WA or…...
Bo E consultation - Extending RTGS and CHAPS settlement hours " next steps towards near 24x7 settlement
11+ hour, 27+ min ago (89+ words) On 18 May 2026, the Bank of England (Bo E) published a consultation paper, Extending RTGS and CHAPS settlement hours " next steps towards near 247 settlement. The Bo E states that while no decision on the next steps has yet been taken, the next…...
Bitcoin Depot (BTM) Files for Bankruptcy \ stacker news
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (151+ words) Well this will explain the erratic trading that was happening with this stock over the last few weeks. And the 71% dump today: Damn! ! Another one bites the dust! Will dump my shares cut my losses and find another Bitcoin company…...
CLARITY Act Yield Compromise Strengthens Circle's Position, Says Bernstein
4+ hour, 35+ min ago (203+ words) Bernstein says the CLARITY Act's yield compromise strengthens Circle and protects USDC's growth strategy. Research firm Bernstein has argued that a yield-related compromise embedded in the US CLARITY Act structurally benefits Circle Internet Group, as the provision effectively forecloses yield-based…...
FIU Holds Private Meeting With Crypto Industry to Gather Views on AML Decree Revision
48+ min ago (210+ words) South Korea's financial authorities held a private meeting with the virtual-asset industry to gather feedback on proposed revisions to the enforcement decree of the country's anti-money laundering law, local media reported. ZDNet Korea reported on May 19 that the Korea Financial…...
Crypto Market News Turns Heavy as Bitcoin Depot Shuts Down 9, 000 ATMs and Files for Bankruptcy Protection
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (75+ words) open PR. com Crypto Market News Turns Heavy as Bitcoin Depot Shuts Down 9, 000 ATMs and Files for Bankruptcy Protection Press release from: TOKENWIRE Permanent link to this press release: You can edit or delete your press release Crypto Market News…...
Ghana seeks to buy 30% of gold from miners to boost reserves, central bank
5+ hour, 50+ min ago (397+ words) DAKAR, May 18 (Reuters)Ghana has asked large-scale gold miners to sell 30% of annual output to the central bankas part of a revamped reserve-building drive, up from 20%, a senior official told Reuters, though miners say key commercial terms remain unresolved. Central…...
Thailand's forfeiture mechanism is creating a new category of risk for cross-border investors
14+ hour, 14+ min ago (383+ words) Under both Thai AML law and international Financial Action Task Force standards, KYC and due-diligence obligations for pooled-account transactions rest with the operator running the mechanism, not with end recipients. The operator is the regulated entity. The operator's banking partner…...
A Tik Tok feature that Pakistan's dirty money loves
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (745+ words) The ultimate goal should be for Pakistan to actively engage in international efforts to develop global regulatory standards for digital financial ecosystems, which is a conversation the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is already beginning to lead. View all posts…...