Hong Kong amends the National Security Law, allowing police to forcibly request mobile phone passwords. Those who refuse face up to one year in prison and a HKD 100,000 fine. The Taiwan Affairs Office warns that the risks of traveling to Hong Kong have increased, advising citizens to carefully assess their plans and be aware of relevant laws. This law has raised concerns about basic freedoms, with experts pointing out that it grants excessive power and lacks judicial oversight.

Pakistan's Virtual Assets Act 2026 regulates its cryptocurrency market, imposing strict licensing requirements and penalties for non-compliance. The law aims to enhance transparency, reduce fraud, and establish oversight, fostering a safer environment while balancing innovation.

Author: Stacy Muur, Crypto KOL Compiled by: Felix, PANews Web3 is not just Web2 with tokens added. Founders who see Web3 this way will ultimately be eliminated by the times or end up in jail. The gap between billion-dollar successful protocols and billion-dollar failures ultimately boils down to understanding what changes occur when ownership, incentives, and transparency become inherent attributes of a product. If you do it right, you can build Uniswap, Coinbase, or Aave; if you do it wrong, you might become Do Kwon—causing a chain reaction in the industry due to a collapse and facing 12 years in prison. This report summarizes insights from a16z

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_Algorithmic stablecoins face stricter scrutiny as U.S. debates rewards, reserves, and growing risks to bank deposits._ Brazil is proposing a measure that mandates all stablecoins issued in Brazil to be fully backed by separate reserve assets. Additionally, the pitch seeks to increase

Key Notes Authorities said Lee minted a total of $4.8 million through token manipulation, while undermining fair price formation for the ACE token. South Korea is enforcing strict penalties as it moves toward stronger regulation of corporate participation in digital asset markets. On the

Key Notes Rui-Siang Lin, the founder of Incognito Market, will now spend the next 30 years in jail. He was accused of operating a digital asset dark web marketplace that facilitated more than $105 million in illicit narcotics sales. Lin will also get another five years of supervised release. I

In brief Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) warned that those involved in alleged corruption could face jail time over a $187 million payment from a UAE investor tied to the transfer of defense technology. The allegations stem from a deal in which a UAE-backed entity purchased 49% of World

In brief Maryland man Minh Phuong Ngoc Vong has been sentenced to 15 months in jail for helping North Korea insert IT workers in U.S. tech firms. Ngoc Vong obtained U.S. tech jobs on behalf of overseas conspirators, likely including a North Korean national. The scheme gave foreign operatives

In brief A UK man has received a 33-month jail term after stealing more than $650,000 from his employer and using the money to buy crypto for gambling purposes. Experts suggest that crypto-related white-collar crime may be on the rise. However, the transparent nature of blockchain tech may