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EU Privacy Coin Ban Looms as Binance Explores Zero-Knowledge Compliance
With EU privacy coin ban set for July 2027, Binance examines how zero-knowledge proofs could satisfy GDPR while preserving blockchain functionality.
Hong Kong Regulators Launch Joint GBA Financial Oversight Framework
HKMA joins inaugural cross-border regulatory meeting with Guangdong, Macao, and Shenzhen authorities to coordinate banking and insurance supervision across Greater Bay Area.
Circle's Arc Network Targets Banks With Basel-Friendly USDC Rails
Circle launches Arc, a permissioned validator network designed to help banks achieve favorable capital treatment for USDC holdings under Basel standards.
Hong Kong Regulator Wins Global Award for AI-Powered Anti-Fraud Campaign
HKMA's unconventional approach to crypto and financial fraud prevention earns Central Banking Award as Hong Kong fraud cases drop 2.9% in 2025.
Binance Wins Second Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit Dismissal in Two Weeks
Federal courts in New York and Alabama have now dismissed all Anti-Terrorism Act claims against Binance, with BNB holding steady at $651 amid the legal wins.
OpenAI Launches €500K Grant and SME Training Program in EU Push
OpenAI's EU Economic Blueprint 2.0 targets 20,000 SMEs for AI training across six countries, backed by Booking.com partnership and youth safety research funding.
Hong Kong Expands AI Sandbox to Cover Entire Financial Sector
Four Hong Kong financial regulators launch GenA.I. Sandbox++ covering banking, securities, insurance and MPF sectors with free GPU computing access until June 2026.
OpenAI Retires GPT-4o After Lawsuits Over Validating Responses
OpenAI officially sunsets GPT-4o and older models from ChatGPT amid eight lawsuits, with only 0.1% of users still choosing the deprecated AI.
Hong Kong Banks Extend Loan Relief for Tai Po Fire Victims Through November 2026
HKMA and 28 retail banks announce extended mortgage grace periods and new housing assistance measures for Wang Fuk Court residents displaced by deadly November 2025 fire.
Binance Earns ISO 22301 Certification for Business Continuity Systems
Binance secures ISO 22301 certification, the international standard for business continuity management, signaling enhanced operational resilience for users.