Report: Cambodia Reaffirms Stance Against Unsanctioned Crypto-Related Activities

Report: Cambodia Reaffirms Stance Against Unsanctioned Crypto-Related Activities

Cambodian authorities have reportedly said that no cryptocurrency company has been issued a business license yet, and that conducting cryptocurrency-related activities in the country is still illegal. Fintech Industry Growing Rapidly The Cambodian government has not greenlighted the issuing or use of any cryptocurrency in the country, a report has said. The report, which cites a document recently released by the Ministry of Finance and Economics, said it is still illegal to create, distribute, or trade cryptocurrencies in Cambodia. According to a China News Service report, while the....


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