Day: 13 May 2025

London, United Kingdom, 13th May 2025, Chainwire

NeosLegal, the UAE's first crypto-native law firm, has launched the Founder’s Guide to UAE Crypto Laws, a groundbreaking legal resource designed for Web3 entrepreneurs. Officially unveiled at the VC Startup Connect event in Dubai, the guide seeks to demystify the legal complexities of the UAE’s rapidly developing crypto ecosystem. This ...

Tether Gold (XAUt), the gold-backed stablecoin issued by Tether, has officially launched in Thailand with its listing on the local cryptocurrency exchange Maxbit. This development was announced on May 13, marking a significant step for tokenized gold assets in the Thai market. Maxbit, a licensed digital asset exchange launched in ...

Australia has appointed Tim Wilson as the new Assistant Minister for Technology. This appointment is part of the government's effort to strengthen cryptocurrency regulations and promote innovation in the digital economy, highlighting a commitment to balancing tech advancement with oversight in the crypto sector. The Australian government has been actively ...

Uzbekistan has initiated a pilot project for the HUMO token, a state-backed digital currency pegged to the national currency, the Uzbekistani sum (UZS), at a rate of 1:1,000. Unlike typical cryptocurrencies prone to price volatility, HUMO is uniquely backed by government-issued sovereign bonds, aiming to provide price stability and foster ...

Australia’s digital asset industry is showing renewed optimism following the appointment of Andrew Charlton as Assistant Minister for the Digital Economy, Artificial Intelligence, and other emerging technologies. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a press conference in Canberra on May 12, marking a significant shift in ...

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has made a decisive move on the state’s approach to digital assets, vetoing multiple cryptocurrency-friendly bills while signing a strict regulatory measure for Bitcoin ATM operations into law. On May 12, Hobbs rejected Senate Bill 1373, which proposed the creation of a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve ...

Bullish, the cryptocurrency exchange backed by Peter Thiel, has partnered with the Government of Gibraltar and the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission to co-develop a regulatory framework for the clearing and settling crypto derivatives. This strategic collaboration reflects Bullish’s commitment to bringing traditional market standards to the crypto sector. CEO Tom ...

In a sweeping judgment issued on May 12, the British High Court has imposed a General Civil Restraint Order against Craig Wright, effectively barring the Australian computer scientist from initiating further defamation lawsuits without court approval. The ruling, handed down by Justice Edward Mellor, marks a significant legal blow to ...

GIBO Holdings Ltd., Asia’s leading AI-generated content (AIGC) animation streaming platform, has launched USDG.net, a blockchain-based payment engine embedded within its newly branded GIBO Click ecosystem. The announcement comes shortly after the company’s successful Nasdaq listing on May 9 under the symbols “GIBO” and “GIBOW.” USDG.net aims to transform how ...