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Thailand to Block Access to 'Unauthorized' Crypto Platforms

The Thai SEC cited earlier decisions by nations like India and the Philippines in blocking unauthorized platforms.

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Nigeria's SEC Updates Guidelines for Crypto Firms in Bid to Stop Criminal Activity: Report

Nigeria's government has started a fresh crackdown on crypto firms, reportedly blocking access to several, including Binance, Coinbase and Kraken.

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Kuwait Cracks Down on Crypto, Banning Payments, Investment and Mining

The prohibitions are an effort to meet requirements set by the FATF on preventing money laundering via crypto, the Capital Markets Authority said.

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HSBC UK Blocks Payments to Binance Exchange

The move follows the FCA's announcement that Binance cannot conduct regulated activities in the country.

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Donald Trump Banned From Twitter in Final Days of Presidency

Twitter has banned Donald Trump's account (@realDonaldTrump) permanently just days after supporters broke into the Capitol Building, citing a review of recent tweets that the social media platform says could lead to further violence.

U.S. President Donald Trump was banned from Twitter on Friday.

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Crypto Media Banned From WeChat In Sudden Online Sweep

Blockchain and cryptocurrency media accounts in China have been banned on WeChat, the messenger app owned by Tencent.

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India's Supreme Court Pushes Crypto Banking Ban Hearing to September

A Supreme Court decision on the Reserve Bank of India's efforts to bar crypto firms from receiving banking services has been pushed to September.

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Huobi, OKCoin to Stop Yuan-to-Bitcoin Trading By October's End

OKCoin and Huobi will end yuan-to-bitcoin trading by the end of next month, but are set to keep offering crypto-to-crypto trades.

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