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South Korea proposes crypto seizure rules for civil debt enforcement

South Korea’s Supreme Court has proposed new civil enforcement rules for digital assets that set out how cryptocurrencies can be seized, transferred and converted into cash during debt collection proceedings, with the measures scheduled to take effect on Oct. 1 after public consultation. Summary South Korea’s Supreme Court has proposed rules allowing cryptocurrencies to be…

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Interactive Brokers Platform Reportedly Accessible Again Without VPN in the Philippines

Philippine retail investors reported that the international online trading platform Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is once again accessible without a virtual private network (VPN) across major domestic internet service providers (ISPs). The development follows months of access restrictions implemented by local telecommunications companies under regulatory directives. Users Report Restored Access According to online discussions on the…

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This humanoid robotics company is going public, but its CEO isn’t promising a robot in your home anytime soon

The humanoid robotics market is awash in money right now. Last week, AI2 Robotics, a Shenzhen-based startup that makes wheeled humanoid robots, raised nearly $735 million at a nearly $3 billion valuation. Earlier this year, Apptronik, an Austin-based maker of humanoid robots for manufacturing and logistics, closed a $935 million funding round valuing the company…

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ESMA Warns Prediction Market Platforms Could Face Strict EU Financial Regulations

Key Takeaways ESMA warned prediction contracts may act as binary options, forcing platforms to seek MiFID II approval. Regulators declared event contract labels irrelevant, subjecting them to national market protection rules. European law experts urged firms to analyze products case-by-case to guarantee regulatory compliance. Europe Puts Its Sights on Binary Options-Like Event Markets The European…

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‘Love Island USA’ dumps CorbinGPT

Parmida and Corbin just got dumped on Love Island USA, and the internet is mourning the loss of their favorite Love Island “robot” — also known as “CorbinGPT.” SEE ALSO: ‘Love Island USA’ might’ve just aired its saddest Movie Night episode The Islanders sang their hearts out in a karaoke competition in Season 8, Episode…

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