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Georgia, a country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia known for its ancient and unique history, has become one of the most cryptocurrency-friendly countries in the world in recent years.

Tech enthusiast, Barbados CBDC pioneer, Co-Founder and CEO of Bitt Inc. Gabriel Abed has just become the Ambassador of Barbados to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Will his concrete background in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology make the UAE and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region a hub for crypto and blockchain technology?

The legality of cryptocurrencies varies from territory to territory. The UK especially leans towards crypto mining and trading as well as blockchain development but will get under the skin of illegal miners.

Singapore is almost becoming Asia’s blockchain and cryptocurrency hub.

The South Korean government is actively adopting disruptive innovations including blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) within various industries. It seems the country wants to follow in the footsteps of Japan and Switzerland to become a global tech hub.

Cryptocurrency hub Kick Ecosystem has launched its new exchange, KickEX. Licensed and regulated in the European Union, the exchange specialises in advanced trading features suitable for both beginners and professionals.

Despite being small in size, Liechtenstein is actively exploring and developing its blockchain and cryptocurrency industry.

The Reserve Bank of India recently announced cryptocurrency is not banned in the country but advised citizens not to rely on it. At the same time, the country seems to be much more friendly towards blockchain, launching a hub in Bengaluru.

The East African Community has continued to show optimism in developing emerging disruptive technologies including blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT).