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Craig Wright Cross Examination Ends as COPA Trial Closes for Day
Wright – who has been battling it out with the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) in a U.K. trial for the past several days – is trying to prove he is Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto.

UK Financial Watchdog Issued 450 Alerts on Illegal Crypto Promotions in Last Three Months of 2023
The Financial Conduct Authority said firms approving ads need to take their regulatory obligations seriously.

Banxa, Payments Partner for Binance and OKX, Lands on UK Crypto Register
BNXA UK VASP is the first firm to land on the Financial Conduct Authority's crypto register this year.

Philippines Rules Out Blockchain for Wholesale CBDC Seen Likely by 2026: Report
The country's central bank does not plan on issuing a retail version of the digital currency.

UK’s Planned Stablecoin Rules Need Reworking, Crypto Advocates Say
Industry groups argue they see inconsistencies in regulatory plans by the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority.

Thai SEC Files Charges Against Former Zipmex Thailand CEO
The Securities and Exchange Commission alleges customer assets were transferred overseas before an announcement was made.

Haru Invest Execs Arrested in South Korea for Allegedly Stealing $828M Worth of Crypto: Report
The platform paused withdrawals and fired 100 employees last June citing issues with service partners.

South Korean Regulator to Discuss Spot Bitcoin ETF With U.S. SEC: Report
In December it was reported that Financial Supervisory Service head Lee Bok-hyun was planning on meeting U.S. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler for the first time to discuss crypto regulation.

Hong Kong to Consult on Regulation for OTC Crypto Venues 'Very Soon'
The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau will consult on over-the-counter venues like shops and online platforms following the outlets' role in crypto fraud cases.

Labour Wants UK to Be a Securities Tokenization Hub and Advance Digital Pound Work
The opposition party leads the polls in what's likely to be an election year.

