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THAILAND’S NEW TAX REGULATIONS IMPACTING RESIDENTS’ OVERSEAS INCOME INCLUDING CRYPTO GAINS

CONTENT 1. Closing the income tax loophole 2. Thailand’s regulatory approach to cryptocurrency TLDR The Revenue Department of Thailand is set to implement significant changes to its tax regulations, targeting individuals residing in the country for more than 180 days. Effective January 1, 2024, the new rule will require these residents to declare and pay personal income …

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BRAZILIAN LAWMAKERS CONSIDER ADDING CRYPTO TO ASSET PROTECTION BILL

TLDR As discussions continue among Brazilian lawmakers regarding a bill aimed at offering robust protection to a significant portion of debtors’ savings assets, a separate initiative is seeking to include cryptocurrency holdings within the scope of this protective legislation. Expanding asset protection bill to include cryptocurrency The proposed bill, numbered 4.420/2021 and authored by Deputy …

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL HOSTS ITS FIRST METAVERSE GAME

CONTENT 1. Improbable’s role in the Major League Baseball metaverse game 2. The digital realm and its growing role in sports TLDR In a groundbreaking move, Major League Baseball (MLB) will treat its fans to an extraordinary experience as they will watch a real-world MLB game unfold in 3D within the metaverse. This technological marvel will be unveiled …

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PAYPAL’S PYUSD STABLECOIN DEBUTS ON VENMO, EXPANDS CRYPTO REACH

CONTENT TLDR In a significant move, PayPal’s stablecoin, PYUSD, debuted on Venmo. Initially, a select group of users will have access to this feature. However, it will be available to the broader public in the coming weeks. This development allows Venmo users to purchase PYUSD using their balance. Moreover, they can transfer it to anyone …

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DIGITAL EURO STUMBLES? FINANCIAL GIANTS SPOT LEGISLATIVE FLAWS

CONTENT 1. Legislative Gaps as Wide as the Grand Canyon 2. A Digital Coin with Potentially Hollow Promises 3. A Tangled Web of Governance In the world of financial innovations, the anticipation of a digital euro was met with much fanfare. Yet, as the glitter begins to settle, it seems that the grand European project might be riddled with legislative …

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U.K. PARLIAMENT GREENLIGHTS ONLINE SAFETY BILL, EXTENDING REGULATIONS TO THE METAVERSE

CONTENT 1. The metaverse under the legislative lens TLDR On Tuesday, the U.K. Parliament passed the Online Safety Bill, a comprehensive framework designed to protect internet users from encountering illegal or harmful content.  Notably, the bill has been extended to cover the metaverse, a collective of virtual worlds that has gained significant traction following Facebook’s rebranding …

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MAPLE FINANCE ANNOUNCES ASIA EXPANSION AFTER SUCCESSFUL INVESTMENT ROUND

by Owotunse Adebayo CONTENT 1. Maple Finance secures $5 million in investment 2. The company is eyeing evolution in a dynamic crypto landscape TLDR Maple Finance, a blockchain-based credit marketplace, has set its sights on the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, announcing a successful $5 million investment round on Tuesday. The fundraising was led by BlockTower Capital and Tioga Capital, with participation …

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Empowering Malawi’s Future: Unpacking the National Digitalization Policy 2023–2028

Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and its impact on economies and societies, nations are recognizing the paramount importance of embracing digital transformation. Malawi, a country with a burgeoning information and communication technology (ICT) sector, has embarked on a visionary journey with its National Digitalization Policy (2023–2028) which will replace the National ICT …

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People’s Bank of China reveals impressive digital yuan numbers: $250 billion and counting

TL;DR Breakdown China’s digital yuan has made impressive strides since its experimental debut 1.5 years ago, with transactions totaling approximately $250 billion, according to the People’s Bank of China governor Yi Gang. MAS is honoured to have Dr Yi Gang, President of China Society for Finance and Banking as the speaker for the MAS Lecture 2023. …

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Chinese business travelers embrace cryptocurrency for air tickets

TL;DR Breakdown The digital yuan, China’s central bank-issued cryptocurrency, has taken to the skies with its latest partnership. A strategic alliance between China Merchants Bank and the Civil Aviation Administration has given birth to the cutting-edge e-CNY platform, catering to the needs of both business travelers and jetsetters alike. Launched on July 18 with much fanfare, the …

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