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UK Government moves to clarify crypto's legal status

Finextra

The UK's new Labour government is introducing a bill that will ensure that Bitcoin and other digital assets can be considered personal property, boosting legal protection for owners.

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Binance Sets up First-Ever Board in Wake of Legal Settlements

Fintech News

The announcement comes as the company seeks to navigate through the aftermath of legal challenges in the United States , including a guilty plea to violations related to anti-money laundering and sanctions. Binance Holdings, operator of a crypto exchange of the same name, has established its first board of directors.

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UK Government Unveils New Cyber Threat Guidelines as 32% of Firms Suffer Attacks in Past Year

The Fintech Times

Cyber threats should be prioritised as a key business risk like financial and legal challenges, the UK government has urged as it releases new guidelines to help directors and business leaders boost their cyber resilience. Time to introduce cyber risk ratings?

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Chargeback Rules: What Laws & Regulations Govern the Dispute Process?

Fi911

Well, from a legal standpoint, there’s actually quite a lot. What Laws Govern Chargebacks in the US? Certain regulations known as “chargeback rules” are, in fact, based on legal statutes. The development of the chargeback system was initially a response to policies set by the US federal government.

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Thai PM Announces May Launch for US$14.3 Billion Digital Wallet Stimulus

Fintech News

The government’s aim with this initiative is to invigorate Thailand’s economy, the second-largest in Southeast Asia, targeting a growth rate of at least 5% annually. This plan, a centerpiece of the ruling Pheu Thai party’s election campaign, involves disbursing approximately US$14.3

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Bitcoin Daily: Russian Government Bans Officials From Holding Crypto; BuyUCoin Hack Leaks Private Data Of 325,000 Users

PYMNTS

The prohibition is part of a larger legal reform that also bans government officials from opening accounts at foreign banks. Even if their volatility lessens, cryptocurrencies face a great challenge in procuring acceptance from national governments, the report stated.

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First Court Date Set For SEC Lawsuit Against Ripple

PYMNTS

22, according to legal documents filed in the U.S. Legal counsel for those named in the suit — Ripple Labs, CEO Bradley Garlinghouse and Executive Chairman and Co-founder Christian Larsen — were called to appear in an online pretrial conference with Judge Analisa Torres. . District Court of the Southern District of New York.

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