Japan is on the brink of a significant regulatory overhaul that could grant legal status to crypto assets, a maneuver aimed at curbing the rampant insider trading and other malfeasances plaguing the burgeoning sector. According to a report titled “Crypto Assets May Gain Legal Status in Japan as Regulators Aim to Tackle Insider Trading” published…
In a recent turn of events, the South Korean government has postponed its decision on whether to grant Google permission to export government-supplied map data outside of the country. The decision delays the conclusion of a long-standing request by the tech giant, which if approved, would have significant implications for both national security and business…
In a significant move, the Supreme Court of India has admitted appeals from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) contesting a previous decision by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) that suspended the watchdog’s directives against Google’s business practices with its Android operating system. This development marks a continuing clash in the legal views…
The prolonged legal confrontation between Ripple Labs and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which has intensely scrutinized the classification of Ripple’s XRP token, is reportedly nearing conclusion. The dispute, which was first highlighted in a report by Startup News titled “Ripple vs. SEC: XRP Legal Battle Nears Potential Conclusion,” centers on whether XRP should…
The ongoing tariff wars and broader market turmoil have led to a significant downturn in the Bitcoin price, which today tumbled to $76,000. Such instability in cryptocurrency markets is reflective of the current economic uncertainties spurred by escalating global trade tensions. In the backdrop of varying governmental policies aimed at protecting domestic industries, international trade…
In a recent interaction, Avinash Shekhar, CEO of the cryptocurrency startup ZebPay, articulated a vision for India that underscores an aggressive stance on its geopolitical and economic positioning. Addressing an audience at The Economic Times’ Startup Awards 2023, Shekhar expressed the notion that without adopting a more assertive posture on the world stage, India may…
Israel’s burgeoning technology sector, long celebrated as a beacon of innovation, could soon face significant hurdles in its operations, with implications for global markets as well. According to a report by CTech, the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing forward legislation that could profoundly impact Israel’s judicial system. Specifically, the proposed changes aim…
In a recent announcement that marks a significant shift in urban planning and environmental policy, The Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality disclosed a pioneering decision to cancel all plans for constructing new parking garages or adding spaces for cars within the city, as reported in the article “Tel Aviv to stop building parking lots” by Calcalistech. This…
In a significant policy update, Google has announced new measures to enforce compliance with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations concerning cryptocurrency advertisements. According to a recent report by Startup News FYI, titled “Google to Enforce MiCA Compliance for Crypto Ads in the EU with Stricter Policy,” these new guidelines are set to…
Apple has joined Google in implementing a ban against 14 cryptocurrency exchange apps in South Korea that failed to register with the country’s financial authorities, marking a significant reinforcement of compliance measures amid a flurry of regulatory activities targeting virtual currencies worldwide. According to a recent report by Startup News, the action follows Google’s similar…
