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Axis Robotics opens pre-registration for the AXIS token community public sale, aiming to raise $1 million
Axis Robotics has announced the opening of pre-registration for the AXIS token community public sale. The public sale is powered by Sonar by EchoDot and plans to sell 10 million AXIS tokens at $0.1 each, representing 1% of the total supply and a fully diluted valuation of $100 million, with a target raise of 1 million USDC. The minimum subscription per entity is $100, with a maximum of $100,000, and the participating network and settlement currency is USDC on Base. 10% of the tokens will unlock at TGE, with the remainder released according to the vesting schedule published by the project.Pre-registration is now open. The subscription window will open on September 21 at 13:00 (Singapore time) and close on September 28 at 13:00, with settlement expected around September 30. Participants must complete KYC/KYB through Sonar. U.S. persons and residents of 26 restricted jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, mainland China, Russia, and Iran, are not eligible to participate. Axis Robotics stated that since launching on Base in March 2026, the platform has generated over 5 million data trajectories, attracted more than 200,000 contributors, and ranked among the top two DApps in the Base ecosystem. Previously, on July 27, Axis Robotics announced the completion of a $12 million seed round led by Hack VC, with participation from Nomad Capital, Pi Network Ventures, 10K Ventures, and several angel investors.
Japan reduced its U.S. Treasury holdings by approximately $47 billion in March, bringing foreign investors’ total holdings down to $9.25 trillion.
The latest U.S. data shows that foreign investors collectively reduced their holdings of U.S. Treasury securities in March 2026, with total holdings declining from $9.49 trillion in February to $9.25 trillion. Japan reduced its holdings by approximately $47 billion that month, bringing its total to $1.191 trillion; the United Kingdom, meanwhile, increased its holdings by about $29.6 billion, raising its total to $926.9 billion. The report notes that the U.S.-Iran conflict drove up oil prices and inflation expectations, prompting central banks in multiple countries to sell dollar-denominated assets to stabilize their exchange rates—thereby accelerating the sell-off of U.S. Treasuries. During the same period, foreign investors incurred an estimated valuation loss of approximately $142.1 billion on their long-term U.S. Treasury holdings.
Japan's Financial Services Agency Releases 609-Page Research Report on Overseas Crypto Regulation, Covering RWA Regulatory Frameworks in China, the US, Europe, and Hong Kong
Odaily reports: Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has published a commissioned research report on overseas financial regulatory systems, totaling 609 pages and authored by the Japanese law firm Atsumi & Sakai. The report covers 8 countries and regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, China, and Hong Kong, and aims to provide reference for Japan's financial system planning and legislation.The report focuses on regulatory frameworks for crypto asset exchanges, stablecoins, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization across various jurisdictions, including the US GENIUS Act, the EU's MiCA regulation, the UK's stablecoin regulatory proposal, and China's virtual currency and RWA regulations issued in February 2026. The report notes that under China's current rules, domestic RWA tokenized issuance, trading, and related services are in principle prohibited, except for businesses conducted with the consent of competent authorities and relying on specific financial infrastructure. Additionally, the report covers Hong Kong's expansion of the scope of tokenized securities trading and related market regulatory arrangements. (CoinPost)
Inquiry into purpose of holding has been withdrawn, Kraken maintains XMR listing
Odaily reports: Arjun Sethi posted that Kraken's inquiries to Monero (XMR) buyers regarding employer, source of funds, and purpose of holding were improper. The relevant inquiries have been withdrawn, customers are not required to provide information, and the question about the purpose of holding has been canceled. Kraken still retains source-of-funds verification, and XMR remains listed for trading; Kraken does not accept XMR deposits, users in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom cannot trade, and users in Canada and Australia cannot deposit, hold, or trade.
South Korea Virtual Asset Tax Reignites Ruling-Opposition Rift; Deputy Prime Minister to Decide After "Maximum Careful Consideration"
According to Yonhap News Agency, the South Korean National Assembly's Committee on Finance and Economic Planning held its comprehensive audit of state affairs for 2026, where the ruling and opposition parties clashed over the virtual asset taxation issue, which has been postponed three times. Originating from the 2020 revision of the Income Tax Act, the policy is scheduled to take effect starting in January 2027 under current regulations. Democratic Party lawmaker Yoon Deok-ho stated that the United States, Japan, Germany, and the United Kingdom have already implemented virtual asset taxes, noting that approximately 48 countries worldwide are currently taxing them. He argued that repeated delays undermine policy consistency, claiming that postponing or repealing enacted laws "shakes the foundations of the nation." Meanwhile, People Power Party lawmaker Lim Yi-ja pointed out that overseas exchanges have no obligation to submit transaction details to South Korea, compromising tax fairness. She also noted that industry players require at least six to nine months to build necessary infrastructure in accordance with National Tax Service announcements, indicating that current preparations remain insufficient.
Spanish police arrest 16-year-old suspected of operating crypto ransomware KillSec
Odaily News: Spanish police have arrested a 16-year-old Romanian national in Alicante on suspicion of being the administrator and primary operator of the KillSec ransomware group. Europol stated that law enforcement agencies have seized control of the group's servers and leak site, and preserved at least 110 TB of stolen data.The operation involved searches at 8 residences across Spain, Greece, Romania, and the United Kingdom, investigating approximately 1,000 suspected attacks worldwide, of which about 500 have been confirmed successful. Two other suspects in their 20s were arrested in the UK and Romania respectively, while a Dutch national residing in the UK was indicted and arrested in Puerto Rico, awaiting extradition.KillSec has been active since around 2024, often demanding ransoms in cryptocurrency and carrying out double extortion through encrypted servers and threats to publish stolen data. Investigators are tracing the group's proceeds, including cryptocurrency; Europol's European Cybercrime Centre provided cryptocurrency tracing and digital forensics support. (Decrypt)
Bitget Chief Legal Officer’s 8th Anniversary Open Letter: Making Trust Visible and Verifiable
Bitget Chief Legal Officer Hon Ng has released an open letter on the occasion of the platform's eighth anniversary. As the platform continues to evolve into a Universal Exchange (UEX), Bitget has further upgraded its Proof of Reserves (PoR) system, expanding the scope of verifiable assets from four original cryptocurrencies to 19 major assets. Data shows that as of September 2026, Bitget has consecutively published 46 PoR reports. In his letter, Hon Ng noted, "Growth and responsibility are never two separate pursuits." As the platform's scale, asset categories, and market boundaries continue to expand, security, transparency, and compliance standards must also be upgraded in tandem. "Making trust visible and verifiable remains a cornerstone of Bitget's commitment to long-termism." On the security front, account-level protections cover 2FA, FIDO2, WebAuthn Passkeys, and anti-phishing codes, while platform security mechanisms integrate withdrawal protection, anomaly detection, and anti-fraud systems, providing backend safeguards for every user interaction. The Market Order & Token Responsibility Framework introduced this year further strengthens continuous monitoring and risk management of listed assets, project teams, and market makers. By continuously optimizing mechanisms and enhancing transparency, it maintains a fair and orderly trading environment. From a compliance perspective, Bitget has secured corresponding registrations, licenses, or regulatory approvals in multiple jurisdictions, including Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and holds
Bitget Chief Legal Officer's 8th Anniversary Open Letter: Making Trust Visible and Verifiable
Bitget Chief Legal Officer Hon Ng has published an open letter on the occasion of the platform's 8th anniversary. As the platform continues to evolve toward a Universal Exchange (UEX), Bitget has further upgraded its Proof of Reserves (PoR) system, expanding the scope of verifiable assets from the original 4 cryptocurrencies to 19 major assets. Data shows that as of September 2026, Bitget has published 46 consecutive PoR reports. In the letter, Hon Ng noted, "Growth and responsibility have never been two separate things." As the platform's scale, asset categories, and market boundaries continue to expand, security, transparency, and compliance standards must also be upgraded in tandem. "Making trust visible and verifiable has always been an important cornerstone of Bitget's commitment to long-termism."On the security front, the account level covers 2FA, FIDO2, WebAuthn Passkeys, and anti-phishing codes, while the platform's security mechanisms integrate withdrawal protection, abnormal behavior detection, and anti-fraud systems, providing back-end safeguards for every user operation. The "Market Order and Token Responsibility Framework" launched this year further strengthened continuous monitoring and risk management of listed assets, project teams, and market makers. Through ongoing mechanism optimization and transparency initiatives, the platform continues to maintain a fair and orderly trading environment.On the compliance front, Bitget has obtained corresponding registrations, licenses, or regulatory approvals in multiple jurisdictions, including Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and continues to improve its compliance systems, including KYC, KYB, AML, CFT, and sanctions list screening, to adapt to the regulatory requirements of different markets and asset categories.
Inquiry into purpose of holding has been withdrawn, Kraken maintains XMR listing
Odaily reports: Arjun Sethi posted that Kraken's inquiries to Monero (XMR) buyers regarding employer, source of funds, and purpose of holding were improper. The relevant inquiries have been withdrawn, customers are not required to provide information, and the question about the purpose of holding has been canceled. Kraken still retains source-of-funds verification, and XMR remains listed for trading; Kraken does not accept XMR deposits, users in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom cannot trade, and users in Canada and Australia cannot deposit, hold, or trade.
Bitget Chief Legal Officer’s 8th Anniversary Open Letter: Making Trust Visible and Verifiable
Bitget Chief Legal Officer Hon Ng has released an open letter on the occasion of the platform's eighth anniversary. As the platform continues to evolve into a Universal Exchange (UEX), Bitget has further upgraded its Proof of Reserves (PoR) system, expanding the scope of verifiable assets from four original cryptocurrencies to 19 major assets. Data shows that as of September 2026, Bitget has consecutively published 46 PoR reports. In his letter, Hon Ng noted, "Growth and responsibility are never two separate pursuits." As the platform's scale, asset categories, and market boundaries continue to expand, security, transparency, and compliance standards must also be upgraded in tandem. "Making trust visible and verifiable remains a cornerstone of Bitget's commitment to long-termism." On the security front, account-level protections cover 2FA, FIDO2, WebAuthn Passkeys, and anti-phishing codes, while platform security mechanisms integrate withdrawal protection, anomaly detection, and anti-fraud systems, providing backend safeguards for every user interaction. The Market Order & Token Responsibility Framework introduced this year further strengthens continuous monitoring and risk management of listed assets, project teams, and market makers. By continuously optimizing mechanisms and enhancing transparency, it maintains a fair and orderly trading environment. From a compliance perspective, Bitget has secured corresponding registrations, licenses, or regulatory approvals in multiple jurisdictions, including Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and holds
Bitget Chief Legal Officer's 8th Anniversary Open Letter: Making Trust Visible and Verifiable
Bitget Chief Legal Officer Hon Ng has published an open letter on the occasion of the platform's 8th anniversary. As the platform continues to evolve toward a Universal Exchange (UEX), Bitget has further upgraded its Proof of Reserves (PoR) system, expanding the scope of verifiable assets from the original 4 cryptocurrencies to 19 major assets. Data shows that as of September 2026, Bitget has published 46 consecutive PoR reports. In the letter, Hon Ng noted, "Growth and responsibility have never been two separate things." As the platform's scale, asset categories, and market boundaries continue to expand, security, transparency, and compliance standards must also be upgraded in tandem. "Making trust visible and verifiable has always been an important cornerstone of Bitget's commitment to long-termism."On the security front, the account level covers 2FA, FIDO2, WebAuthn Passkeys, and anti-phishing codes, while the platform's security mechanisms integrate withdrawal protection, abnormal behavior detection, and anti-fraud systems, providing back-end safeguards for every user operation. The "Market Order and Token Responsibility Framework" launched this year further strengthened continuous monitoring and risk management of listed assets, project teams, and market makers. Through ongoing mechanism optimization and transparency initiatives, the platform continues to maintain a fair and orderly trading environment.On the compliance front, Bitget has obtained corresponding registrations, licenses, or regulatory approvals in multiple jurisdictions, including Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and continues to improve its compliance systems, including KYC, KYB, AML, CFT, and sanctions list screening, to adapt to the regulatory requirements of different markets and asset categories.
Bhutan Kingdom-associated address deposits 434.86 BTC worth $27.96 million into Binance after a month-long pause
Odaily News: According to on-chain analyst Ai Yi's monitoring, an address associated with the Kingdom of Bhutan has again deposited 434.86 BTC, worth approximately $27.96 million, into Binance over the past 5 hours. This Binance deposit address has been flagged by Arkham as potentially belonging to the Royal Government of Bhutan, and has previously interacted with the Kingdom of Bhutan.
EU Sanctions "Most Prolific Ransomware Operator" Stern, Linked to Over $300 Million in Ransom Payments
the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom have jointly announced sanctions against a group of individuals involved in state-sponsored hacking organizations, cybercriminal groups, and their infrastructure providers. The targets are accused of causing billions of dollars in losses to global enterprises, critical infrastructure, and government agencies. Among them, the most notable is the EU's sanction against Russian cybercriminal Vitaly Nikolayevich Kovalev, also known as "Stern." The EU identified Stern as one of the core managers of the notorious Trickbot Group ransomware syndicate, which is behind high-risk ransomware variants such as Conti ransomware and Ryuk.On-chain analysis shows that wallet addresses linked to Stern have collectively received over $300 million in ransom payments, potentially making him the most prolific ransomware operator ever identified.According to the analysis, the $300 million figure represents only Stern's personal gains, while the total illicit income of the Trickbot Group could be significantly higher. On-chain fund flows indicate that Stern had transactional ties with multiple ransomware ecosystems, including Ryuk, Conti, Diavol, Karakurt, Royal, and Quantum.The investigation reveals that Stern played a role similar to a "CEO" within the Trickbot organization, responsible for budget management, personnel recruitment, infrastructure procurement, and attack planning. (Chainalysis)
Japan reduced its U.S. Treasury holdings by approximately $47 billion in March, bringing foreign investors’ total holdings down to $9.25 trillion.
The latest U.S. data shows that foreign investors collectively reduced their holdings of U.S. Treasury securities in March 2026, with total holdings declining from $9.49 trillion in February to $9.25 trillion. Japan reduced its holdings by approximately $47 billion that month, bringing its total to $1.191 trillion; the United Kingdom, meanwhile, increased its holdings by about $29.6 billion, raising its total to $926.9 billion. The report notes that the U.S.-Iran conflict drove up oil prices and inflation expectations, prompting central banks in multiple countries to sell dollar-denominated assets to stabilize their exchange rates—thereby accelerating the sell-off of U.S. Treasuries. During the same period, foreign investors incurred an estimated valuation loss of approximately $142.1 billion on their long-term U.S. Treasury holdings.
Spanish police arrest 16-year-old suspected of operating crypto ransomware KillSec
Odaily News: Spanish police have arrested a 16-year-old Romanian national in Alicante on suspicion of being the administrator and primary operator of the KillSec ransomware group. Europol stated that law enforcement agencies have seized control of the group's servers and leak site, and preserved at least 110 TB of stolen data.The operation involved searches at 8 residences across Spain, Greece, Romania, and the United Kingdom, investigating approximately 1,000 suspected attacks worldwide, of which about 500 have been confirmed successful. Two other suspects in their 20s were arrested in the UK and Romania respectively, while a Dutch national residing in the UK was indicted and arrested in Puerto Rico, awaiting extradition.KillSec has been active since around 2024, often demanding ransoms in cryptocurrency and carrying out double extortion through encrypted servers and threats to publish stolen data. Investigators are tracing the group's proceeds, including cryptocurrency; Europol's European Cybercrime Centre provided cryptocurrency tracing and digital forensics support. (Decrypt)
Trezor customer data exposed due to ShipMonk security breach, affecting users in 7 countries
Odaily News: Bitcoin News posted on X platform that Trezor stated its customer data was exposed due to a security breach at logistics provider ShipMonk. Customers who received orders within 90 days before August 8 in the United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, Colombia, Brazil, Italy, or Portugal may be affected. The exposed data includes full names, shipping addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and order numbers. Trezor stated that its systems were not compromised and devices remain secure, but reminded affected customers to beware of sophisticated phishing attacks leveraging the leaked information.
EU Sanctions "Most Prolific Ransomware Operator" Stern, Linked to Over $300 Million in Ransom Payments
the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom have jointly announced sanctions against a group of individuals involved in state-sponsored hacking organizations, cybercriminal groups, and their infrastructure providers. The targets are accused of causing billions of dollars in losses to global enterprises, critical infrastructure, and government agencies. Among them, the most notable is the EU's sanction against Russian cybercriminal Vitaly Nikolayevich Kovalev, also known as "Stern." The EU identified Stern as one of the core managers of the notorious Trickbot Group ransomware syndicate, which is behind high-risk ransomware variants such as Conti ransomware and Ryuk.On-chain analysis shows that wallet addresses linked to Stern have collectively received over $300 million in ransom payments, potentially making him the most prolific ransomware operator ever identified.According to the analysis, the $300 million figure represents only Stern's personal gains, while the total illicit income of the Trickbot Group could be significantly higher. On-chain fund flows indicate that Stern had transactional ties with multiple ransomware ecosystems, including Ryuk, Conti, Diavol, Karakurt, Royal, and Quantum.The investigation reveals that Stern played a role similar to a "CEO" within the Trickbot organization, responsible for budget management, personnel recruitment, infrastructure procurement, and attack planning. (Chainalysis)
Grinex Ceases Operations, Potentially Delivering a Heavy Blow to Russia’s Sanctions-Evasion Shadow Financial System
According to DL News, Russian cryptocurrency exchange Grinex announced last Wednesday that it would cease operations after suffering a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of over 1 billion rubles—approximately $13 million. The report states that Grinex had processed nearly $100 billion in trading volume for the sanctioned stablecoin A7A5 in 2025. Its shutdown is expected to weaken Russian companies’ ability to convert rubles into usable international currencies and deliver a severe blow to Russia’s shadow financial system designed to circumvent sanctions. Grinex was viewed as the successor to Garantex, which had previously been sanctioned and shut down. Both Grinex and Old Vector—the issuer of A7A5—were sanctioned in August 2025 by the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom.
Japan's Financial Services Agency Releases 609-Page Research Report on Overseas Crypto Regulation, Covering RWA Regulatory Frameworks in China, the US, Europe, and Hong Kong
Odaily reports: Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has published a commissioned research report on overseas financial regulatory systems, totaling 609 pages and authored by the Japanese law firm Atsumi & Sakai. The report covers 8 countries and regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, China, and Hong Kong, and aims to provide reference for Japan's financial system planning and legislation.The report focuses on regulatory frameworks for crypto asset exchanges, stablecoins, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization across various jurisdictions, including the US GENIUS Act, the EU's MiCA regulation, the UK's stablecoin regulatory proposal, and China's virtual currency and RWA regulations issued in February 2026. The report notes that under China's current rules, domestic RWA tokenized issuance, trading, and related services are in principle prohibited, except for businesses conducted with the consent of competent authorities and relying on specific financial infrastructure. Additionally, the report covers Hong Kong's expansion of the scope of tokenized securities trading and related market regulatory arrangements. (CoinPost)
Inquiry into purpose of holding has been withdrawn, Kraken maintains XMR listing
Odaily reports: Arjun Sethi posted that Kraken's inquiries to Monero (XMR) buyers regarding employer, source of funds, and purpose of holding were improper. The relevant inquiries have been withdrawn, customers are not required to provide information, and the question about the purpose of holding has been canceled. Kraken still retains source-of-funds verification, and XMR remains listed for trading; Kraken does not accept XMR deposits, users in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom cannot trade, and users in Canada and Australia cannot deposit, hold, or trade.
South Korea Plans to Include Crypto Payments Above $50,000 in Reporting Scope, Requiring Crypto Exchanges to Retain External Wallet Addresses for 6 Years
Odaily News: South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance recently issued a preliminary administrative notice of proposed amendments to CARF-related regulations, which would require South Korean crypto asset service providers to retain addresses of external personal wallets, overseas wallets, and other addresses involved in transactions for 6 years. For transactions using crypto assets to purchase goods or services, when a single transaction reaches $50,000 or more, both the receiving merchant and the paying customer will be included in the reporting scope.The adjustments are intended to align with the implementation of the OECD Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) on January 1, 2027. South Korea has also identified 55 participating jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, Japan, Switzerland, the Cayman Islands, and the UAE, among others; the United States is currently participating in information exchange through a bilateral agreement pathway. (Edaily)
Three crypto service providers including TokenSpot sanctioned by the UK over $950M in fund transfers
The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on Cryptomus, Heleket, and TokenSpot as part of actions targeting Russia-related entities suspected of sanctions evasion. TokenSpot transferred over $950 million to sanctioned exchanges Grinex, Garantex, and the Kremlin-backed A7 network.
Spanish police arrest 16-year-old suspected of operating crypto ransomware KillSec
Odaily News: Spanish police have arrested a 16-year-old Romanian national in Alicante on suspicion of being the administrator and primary operator of the KillSec ransomware group. Europol stated that law enforcement agencies have seized control of the group's servers and leak site, and preserved at least 110 TB of stolen data.The operation involved searches at 8 residences across Spain, Greece, Romania, and the United Kingdom, investigating approximately 1,000 suspected attacks worldwide, of which about 500 have been confirmed successful. Two other suspects in their 20s were arrested in the UK and Romania respectively, while a Dutch national residing in the UK was indicted and arrested in Puerto Rico, awaiting extradition.KillSec has been active since around 2024, often demanding ransoms in cryptocurrency and carrying out double extortion through encrypted servers and threats to publish stolen data. Investigators are tracing the group's proceeds, including cryptocurrency; Europol's European Cybercrime Centre provided cryptocurrency tracing and digital forensics support. (Decrypt)
Bitget Chief Legal Officer’s 8th Anniversary Open Letter: Making Trust Visible and Verifiable
Bitget Chief Legal Officer Hon Ng has released an open letter on the occasion of the platform's eighth anniversary. As the platform continues to evolve into a Universal Exchange (UEX), Bitget has further upgraded its Proof of Reserves (PoR) system, expanding the scope of verifiable assets from four original cryptocurrencies to 19 major assets. Data shows that as of September 2026, Bitget has consecutively published 46 PoR reports. In his letter, Hon Ng noted, "Growth and responsibility are never two separate pursuits." As the platform's scale, asset categories, and market boundaries continue to expand, security, transparency, and compliance standards must also be upgraded in tandem. "Making trust visible and verifiable remains a cornerstone of Bitget's commitment to long-termism." On the security front, account-level protections cover 2FA, FIDO2, WebAuthn Passkeys, and anti-phishing codes, while platform security mechanisms integrate withdrawal protection, anomaly detection, and anti-fraud systems, providing backend safeguards for every user interaction. The Market Order & Token Responsibility Framework introduced this year further strengthens continuous monitoring and risk management of listed assets, project teams, and market makers. By continuously optimizing mechanisms and enhancing transparency, it maintains a fair and orderly trading environment. From a compliance perspective, Bitget has secured corresponding registrations, licenses, or regulatory approvals in multiple jurisdictions, including Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and holds
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Inquiry into purpose of holding has been withdrawn, Kraken maintains XMR listing
Odaily reports: Arjun Sethi posted that Kraken's inquiries to Monero (XMR) buyers regarding employer, source of funds, and purpose of holding were improper. The relevant inquiries have been withdrawn, customers are not required to provide information, and the question about the purpose of holding has been canceled. Kraken still retains source-of-funds verification, and XMR remains listed for trading; Kraken does not accept XMR deposits, users in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom cannot trade, and users in Canada and Australia cannot deposit, hold, or trade.
South Korea Virtual Asset Tax Reignites Ruling-Opposition Rift; Deputy Prime Minister to Decide After "Maximum Careful Consideration"
According to Yonhap News Agency, the South Korean National Assembly's Committee on Finance and Economic Planning held its comprehensive audit of state affairs for 2026, where the ruling and opposition parties clashed over the virtual asset taxation issue, which has been postponed three times. Originating from the 2020 revision of the Income Tax Act, the policy is scheduled to take effect starting in January 2027 under current regulations. Democratic Party lawmaker Yoon Deok-ho stated that the United States, Japan, Germany, and the United Kingdom have already implemented virtual asset taxes, noting that approximately 48 countries worldwide are currently taxing them. He argued that repeated delays undermine policy consistency, claiming that postponing or repealing enacted laws "shakes the foundations of the nation." Meanwhile, People Power Party lawmaker Lim Yi-ja pointed out that overseas exchanges have no obligation to submit transaction details to South Korea, compromising tax fairness. She also noted that industry players require at least six to nine months to build necessary infrastructure in accordance with National Tax Service announcements, indicating that current preparations remain insufficient.
£5.6 Million Returned: Qian Zhimin Case Accomplice Hok Seng Ling Ordered to Hand Over Case-Related Funds
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