In a landmark development for Latin American finance, AFP Proteccion, Colombia’s second-largest private pension manager overseeing $55 billion in assets for 8.5 million citizens, is introducing a Bitcoin-focused investment vehicle. The offering, revealed by President Juan David Correa, will be strictly optional and accessible exclusively through personalized financial counseling, targeting only clients with demonstrably appropriate risk capacity. This cautious yet significant move positions Proteccion as the second major Colombian pension fund to incorporate digital assets, signaling a measured embrace of cryptocurrency within one of the nation’s most conservative financial sectors.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekOECD: AI Investment Surge to Boost Global Productivity Long-Term
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has delivered a bullish long-term forecast for artificial intelligence, predicting that the current wave of global investment is not a passing trend but a sustained driver of future economic growth. In an exclusive interview with Bloomberg Television, OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann stated that accelerating AI adoption across economies worldwide is set to deliver significant and lasting gains in productivity, transforming the global growth trajectory for years to come.
about OECD: AI Investment Surge to Boost Global Productivity Long-TermUK Budget 2025: Crypto Reporting Rules & Tax Impact
The UK government’s 2025 Budget has confirmed sweeping new cryptocurrency reporting requirements that will fundamentally reshape how digital assets are tracked and taxed. Starting January 2026, UK-registered trading platforms must collect detailed customer information including cryptocurrency transactions and tax reference numbers, with HM Revenue & Customs projecting these measures will raise an additional £315 million ($417.3 million) in tax revenue by April 2030. While HMRC frames this as ensuring compliance with existing capital gains tax rules, experts warn the compliance burden will create significant costs for exchanges that will inevitably be passed on to consumers, potentially driving some traders toward noncompliant platforms.
about UK Budget 2025: Crypto Reporting Rules & Tax ImpactUK Crypto Platforms Must Report All User Activity from 2026
The United Kingdom is set to implement sweeping new reporting requirements for cryptocurrency platforms, mandating comprehensive disclosure of all transactions by UK-resident users starting in 2026. This landmark regulatory shift represents a significant expansion of the Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF) and will provide His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) with unprecedented visibility into digital asset transactions, both domestic and cross-border, as global tax authorities intensify their oversight of the rapidly evolving crypto sector.
about UK Crypto Platforms Must Report All User Activity from 2026Crypto Tax Evasion Risks: Fines & Global Tracking
Failure to report cryptocurrency transactions is becoming increasingly risky as tax authorities worldwide enhance their tracking capabilities. Global coordination and advanced blockchain analytics now enable agencies to identify even complex DeFi transactions and privacy coin usage. Taxpayers face substantial penalties and legal consequences for non-compliance as international frameworks and sophisticated technology create an unprecedented level of transparency in what was once considered an anonymous financial space.
about Crypto Tax Evasion Risks: Fines & Global TrackingHMRC Crypto Tax Crackdown: UK Investors Face New Rules
UK cryptocurrency investors can no longer ignore their tax obligations as HMRC intensifies its crackdown on unreported gains. New data-sharing powers and reduced capital gains thresholds mean even small transactions now fall under tax scrutiny. The era of crypto tax myths has officially ended.
about HMRC Crypto Tax Crackdown: UK Investors Face New RulesSwiss Skills Gap: 15% Struggle with Literacy, Numeracy
A stark new report from Switzerland’s Federal Statistical Office reveals that 15% of the nation’s adult population—approximately 844,000 individuals aged 16-65—grapples with inadequate literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills. This significant skills gap, identified through OECD data, correlates with lower employment rates, reduced earnings, and diminished social well-being, posing substantial challenges to workforce competitiveness and social cohesion in one of Europe’s most advanced economies.
about Swiss Skills Gap: 15% Struggle with Literacy, NumeracyJapan to Ban Crypto Insider Trading in 2026 Regulatory Overhaul
Japan’s financial regulators are preparing a landmark ban on cryptocurrency insider trading set to take effect in 2026. The Financial Services Agency and Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission will gain new powers to investigate suspicious trades and impose penalties. This represents the first time Japan’s insider trading laws will apply to digital assets, marking a significant step toward integrating cryptocurrencies into the country’s regulated financial framework.
about Japan to Ban Crypto Insider Trading in 2026 Regulatory OverhaulUAE Adopts Global Crypto Tax Reporting Framework by 2028
The United Arab Emirates has taken a decisive step toward aligning its digital asset ecosystem with international tax transparency standards. By signing the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement for the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), the UAE Ministry of Finance has committed to implementing the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s global regime for cryptocurrency reporting. The framework will be operational in 2027, with automatic information exchange between participating jurisdictions commencing in 2028, marking a significant shift in the UAE’s approach to digital asset regulation and tax compliance.
about UAE Adopts Global Crypto Tax Reporting Framework by 2028UAE Adopts Global Crypto Tax Reporting Framework by 2027
The United Arab Emirates has taken a decisive step toward integrating cryptocurrency into the global financial mainstream by formally committing to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This move, which establishes automatic exchange of tax-related information on crypto-assets with international authorities, signals a major shift in the UAE’s regulatory approach. Implementation begins in 2027, with the first data exchanges scheduled for 2028, while an ongoing eight-week public consultation seeks to align the framework with market realities.
about UAE Adopts Global Crypto Tax Reporting Framework by 2027SEC Chair Atkins Declares New Era for Crypto Regulation
In a landmark speech at the OECD roundtable, newly appointed SEC Chair Paul Atkins outlined a comprehensive overhaul of the agency’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation. Criticizing the previous ‘enforcement-centric strategy’ as counterproductive, Atkins announced that the SEC will pursue ‘clear and predictable regulations’ through ‘Project Crypto’—an initiative to modernize securities rules for digital assets. The commissioner emphasized that most crypto tokens should be classified as non-securities and advocated for regulatory efficiency that protects investors without stifling innovation. Atkins praised the EU’s MiCA framework as a model and committed to inter-agency collaboration to create a cohesive environment for crypto trading alongside traditional financial services. The speech signals a fundamental policy shift aimed at keeping financial innovation and cryptocurrency development within American borders under U.S. oversight.
about SEC Chair Atkins Declares New Era for Crypto RegulationSEC’s Project Crypto: Unified Framework for Digital Assets
SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced Project Crypto during an OECD Roundtable in Paris, proposing a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital asset activities including trading, lending, and staking. This represents a dramatic policy shift from the previous administration’s enforcement-focused approach, with Atkins emphasizing that ‘most crypto tokens are not securities.’ The new framework aims to provide clear, predictable rules to foster innovation in the United States, moving away from what Atkins described as ‘ad hoc enforcement actions.’ The announcement signals a more structured and supportive regulatory environment for crypto businesses seeking regulatory clarity.
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