Nepal regulator orders ISPs to block crypto websites or face the law
The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) issued a notice to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) asking them to block access to cryptocurrency websites, apps, and networks citing a recent rise in crypto transactions which are outlawed in the country.
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Crypto.com Delists Tether’s USDT Stablecoin for Canadian Users
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Hong Kong’s Finance Regulator Calls for 'a More Solid Footing' for Crypto
After crypto firms have left the city, the regulator says it’s now moving with the market and industry.
Crypto Exchange Operator Bithumb Investigated by South Korean Tax Authorities: Report
The former chairman of Bithumb Holdings, which operates a crypto exchange in the country, was recently acquitted of fraud charges.
UK ‘Fully Behind’ Stablecoin for Wholesale Settlements, Treasury Official Says
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Nepal Orders Internet Providers to Block Crypto-Related Websites
Nepal's Telecommunications Authority has instructed all internet service providers (ISPs) to prevent operating and managing crypto-related “websites, apps or online networks.”
Poor Bitcoin Market Liquidity Keeps Crypto Whales at Bay
Poor liquidity means large buy and sell orders can significantly impact the cryptocurrency's price.
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