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Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a meeting of the Union Council of Ministers at the newly built convention centre at the Pragati Maidan, which will host the G20 summit in September. At the meet PM Modi said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government ‘had done lot of development in 9 years’ and asked the Council of Ministers to ‘reach out to people in next 9 months’.  "A fruitful meeting with the Council of Ministers, where we exchanged views on diverse policy related issues," Modi tweeted.

Joe Biden has scheduled a diplomatic trip to Europe this month with stops in the United Kingdom, at the NATO summit in Lithuania and for meetings in Finland, the White House said Sunday. Biden is set to depart July 9 for «engagements» with the UK's King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the White House said in a statement.

Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Union Council of Ministers on Monday amid a heightened buzz about the likelihood of a Cabinet reshuffle following a series of meetings of the ruling BJP's top brass. The Monday meeting is expected to be held at the newly built convention centre at Pragati Maidan here, which will host the G20 summit in September.

The recent Coinbase State of Crypto Summit that took place last Thursday led participants into some interesting debates. 

While many community members enjoy arguing about what the ultimate blockchain is, an executive from the Cardano Foundation believes that these arguments should stop, as use cases dictate which blockchain is most appropriate for specific projects. 

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The crypto sector appears to have dodged another bullet. At the time of publication, the United States has reached a political agreement to raise its debt ceiling, avoiding a calamitous default on its obligations, and this resolution probably won’t include any new taxes on cryptocurrencies. 

JPMorgan Chase & Co CEO Jamie Dimon on Wednesday called for «real engagement» between policymakers in Washington and Beijing, as Sino-U.S. relations continue to fray.

Major crypto exchange Binance has criticized crypto regulations in the US, calling on the country to follow in Europe’s footsteps and provide clearer rules.

The Bank of England’s director of fintech, Tom Hutton, recently spoke out on the United Kingdom’s plans to institute a central bank digital currency (CBDC) at the Crypto and Digital Assets Summit in London. 

Crypto-friendly Hong Kong is still gung-ho about giving its citizens access to crypto trading despite other jurisdictions “taking a step back,” claims the chair of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK).

G20 Summit in September 2023, the global crypto community is abuzz with anticipation. G20 Summit is a watershed moment in our country’s history and this landmark event will have a profound impact on how future regulations and advancements on crypto will be outlined, both in India and across the globe.The G20 Summit: A Global Stage for Crypto DiscourseThe G20 Summit presents an unparalleled opportunity for world leaders to engage in an open dialogue about the regulation and growth of the cryptocurrency sector. With representatives from the United States, China, the European Union, and other major economies, the G20 is uniquely positioned to foster global cooperation on this important issue. India, as the host nation, is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the discussions surrounding cryptocurrency regulations. The Indian government has already made significant strides in recognizing and regulating digital assets in the last few months, and its commitment to promoting innovation in the crypto sphere is well-established. In this context, the G20 Summit can serve as a platform for India to showcase its progress and encourage other nations to adopt similar regulatory frameworks.Crypto Regulation: A Call for Global CollaborationIn order for the cryptocurrency industry to reach its full potential, it is imperative that countries work together to establish a coherent and well-coordinated regulatory environment. Currently, the global regulatory landscape is fragmented, with each country adopting its own unique approach to crypto regulation. This lack of coordination not only stifles innovation but also creates challenges for businesses operating in multiple jurisdictions.

Bank of England deputy governor Sir Jon Cunliffe spoke at the Innovative Finance Global Summit in London on April 17 about the development of tokenization. The UK’s central bank is currently exploring tokenization in bank money, non-bank money and central bank money and the ways tokenized assets will interact.

Regulators may need to introduce limits on the use of stablecoins in payments to prevent potential threats to financial stability, an official at the Bank of England warned Monday.

The lack of international cooperation has made it challenging for regulators to effectively govern the sector. Different countries have their own approaches to regulation, leading to a patchwork of regulations that can be confusing for investors and businesses alike. However, recent developments suggest that international cooperation may be on the horizon.

The standards for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in Hong Kong are set “incredibly high” as the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is wanting the crypto industry to match the same compliance standards as traditional financial firms.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is the new buzzword in the emerging tech scene after the release of OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT-4. However, opinions on this groundbreaking technology are mixed, with some claiming it is something to be feared. 

Regulated stablecoins are currently in the spotlight of policymakers as a panel of professionals in the digital regulatory space unpacks their predictions on the use of regulated stablecoins in the future at the World of Web (WOW) Summit in Hong Kong. 

There are still industry executives that remain hopeful the United States will develop laws to treat crypto fairly, however, an advisory to the Crypto Council for Innovation warns it will take “a lot of work.”

Circle has been subject to discussion in the crypto industry since the depegging of its stablecoin (USDC) due to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on March 10. Now that the company cleared its backlogs and USDC regained its 1:1 peg with the United States dollar, it is looking towards the future of both the company and the industry.