A Singapore is firm behind Switzerland’s new Bitcoin ETF, Crypto Valley partners with Vietnam on crypto tech. The US cracks down on DeepSeek and bans some overseas AI investments.
- The US is implementing new restrictions on AI and semiconductor investments, including a ban on DeepSeek products from federal systems, citing national security concerns.
- Asia is seeing deepening crypto ties, with Singapore backing Switzerland's first Bitcoin ETF, and Japan and South Korea exploring yen stablecoin payments for tourism and trade.
- Vietnam is establishing a crypto sandbox for tourism and strengthening ties with Switzerland's Crypto Valley, while Malaysia launches a platform for tokenized bonds.
Topics: Jurisdictions, Blockchain usage, Institutional adoption, Emerging hubs, Ethereum evm l 1 s, Asset manager initiatives
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