The Spanish Ministry of Finance, under the leadership of María Jesús Montero, is taking significant steps to enhance its control over cryptocurrencies within the country. The ministry is actively working on legislative reforms targeted at the General Tax Law, particularly focusing on Article 162. These reforms aim to empower the Spanish Tax Agency with the … Continue reading Spain Strengthens Crypto Oversight to Settle Tax Debts
The Hashgraph (HBAR) Association, in a groundbreaking move, has announced a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) to launch the DeepTech Venture Studio in Riyadh. This collaboration, encapsulated in a five-year agreement worth $250 million, marks a significant milestone in fostering Web3 and deep technology development within the Kingdom. The venture aims … Continue reading Saudi's $250M Tech Innovation Boost with Hashgraph (HBAR)
The Starknet v0.13.1 update, announced for release soon, brings several significant improvements and features, promising to significantly reduce transaction costs for its users. A key highlight of this version is the incorporation of Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 4844, which aims to substantially reduce the data storage costs on Ethereum, thereby lowering the overall transaction costs … Continue reading Starknet v0.13.1 Launch: Embracing EIP-4844 for Lower Costs and Enhanced Stability
The announcement that a cabinet decision has been made to alter the law that governs Limited Partnership Funds (LPS) was made by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on February 16, 2024. This is an important step that will help to support the development of Web3 enterprises in Japan, according to Coinpost. Because of … Continue reading Japan Moves to Boost VC Investments in Web3 Companies Through Cryptocurrency Acquisition Bill
The Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS) issued a warning on February 20, 2024, about certain foreign mapping companies engaging in activities that potentially compromise national security. According to Zaobao, these companies incentivize individuals within China to collect sensitive geographical data through the use of specialized equipment and “check-in” activities on maps, in exchange for crypto … Continue reading China Alerts on Foreign Mapping Firms Using Crypto Rewards for Sensitive Data Collection
South Korea’s National Police Agency has officially requested the International Criminal Police Organization’s (INTERPOL) assistance to extradite Do Kwon, the CEO of Terraform Labs, back to his home country. This development comes in the wake of a Montenegrin court’s decision to overturn a prior ruling for Kwon’s extradition to the United States, favoring a potential … Continue reading South Korea's Police Agency Requests INTERPOL's Assistance for Extradition of Terra's Do Kwon
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) would permeate every aspect of our society, the quest for General Artificial Intelligence (AGI) has become a global race, with China positioning itself as a frontrunner. AGI, a type of AI designed to understand, learn, and apply knowledge across a wide range of tasks, stands as the next … Continue reading AGI Development: The Heart of Future AI, Zhu Songchun's Vision