Dutch gambling authority Ksa ordered Polymarket to cease operations immediately, imposing a weekly penalty of €420,000 for unlicensed political betting. The platform faces global regulatory heat.
Dutch regulators ordered Polymarket to stop serving local users, while lawmakers approved a tax reform that would apply a 36% levy to annual crypto gains, including unrealized gains, starting in 2028 if approved by the Senate.
The 2025 Hong Kong Web3 Festival, scheduled for April 6-9, reveals a packed four-day agenda featuring over 30 sessions on DePIN, AI, RWA, PayFi, and crypto finance, with speakers including Vitalik Buterin, Lily Liu, and top regulators.
WOW Summit 2025 is set to return to Hong Kong, backed by the HKSAR government, focusing on AI, DeFi, Web3, and more. It expects over 5,000 attendees from 30+ countries, featuring leaders from Animoca Brands, The Sandbox, and regulators.
Animoca Brands has secured a full crypto brokerage and virtual asset management license from Dubai's VARA, following an in-principle approval in October 2025. The firm also holds preliminary ADGM approval and has opened a Dubai office, underscoring its aggressive expansion in the MENA region.
Nederlandse Loterij has sued Qbet, its offshore entities, and directors, while Dutch regulators argue a record €24.8 million fine was still too low. Authorities highlighted crypto and anonymous payments as aggravating risks tied to money laundering and consumer harm.
