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Hong Kong stablecoins bill advances to the Legislative Council

The bill includes licensing requirements for stablecoin issuers, offering and marketing restrictions and broader consumer protections. Source link

Ethereum NFTs drive weekly volume to $304M, NFT promoters face fraud charges: Nifty Newsletter

Ethereum NFT collections surged, driving weekly sales volumes above $300 million. Source link

NFTs in 2024: Surviving challenges, embracing growth, eyeing the future

NFT projects encountered numerous setbacks in 2024, but many remain hopeful that the asset class will stage a comeback. Source link

Botswana central bank flags 'minimal’ crypto risks but urges regulation

Botswana’s central bank acknowledges minimal crypto risks but highlights money laundering and regulatory concerns as key priorities. Source link

Google to require FCA registration for crypto ads targeting the UK

Google said that advertisers who want to promote crypto exchanges and software wallets in the United Kingdom must be registered with the FCA. Source link

Nigerian SEC tightens crypto marketing rules

The SEC’s new rules on digital asset promotions aim to “curb the menace” of social media influencers promoting unregulated crypto products. Source link

MiCA-compliant stablecoins dominate European market — Kaiko

A Kaiko and Bitvavo report highlighted the growth of crypto in Europe as regulatory frameworks have emerged in the region. Source link

Crypto trends shaping the Middle East’s blockchain future

Web3 professionals pointed toward talent and capital, Shariah-compliant crypto services and dirham-pegged stablecoins when asked about crypto trends in the Middle East. Source link

FCA warns UK citizens to avoid Solana-based memecoin

The UK Financial Conduct Authority said “Retardio” is not authorized to provide financial services in the country. Source link

NFTs will be ‘even bigger’ than they were in 2021 — Animoca’s Yat Siu

Animoca Brands’ Yat Siu told Cointelegraph that NFTs can be considered an investment in one’s reputation, similar to a Picasso artwork. Source link