USD Coin (USDC) expands to the Polkadot network, making it available on 14 blockchain networks in total. Thailand plans to tax foreign income, including cryptocurrency gains for residents staying over 180 days, effective from January 1, 2024. The UK House of Lords advances the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, focusing on tackling illicit crypto-related activities. Nomura's digital asset subsidiary introduces the Bitcoin Adoption Fund for institutional investors, offering direct exposure to Bitcoin. Hong Kong tightens crypto regulations following the JPEX exchange fraud case, emphasizing the use of licensed platforms for crypto.
