Bitcoin 2026: Regulators, lawmakers reshape Bitcoin’s legal landscape
Bitcoin 2026, the world's largest annual gathering of the Bitcoin community, wrapped up its three-day run at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas with a series of landmark regulatory and legislative developments that industry participants say could
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US, China explore managed trade framework to ease tariff tensions
The US and China are moving toward a new approach in their trade relationship, with both nations expected to identify approximately USD 30 billion worth of goods for potential tariff reductions. A new pragmatic strategy US Trade Representative
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China has introduced sweeping regulations to bolster its economic defences and counter what it views as foreign overreach, marking a significant escalation in tools available for US-China competition. New supply chain controls target foreign
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Trump Administration’s trade strategy marks shift in US approach to China
President Donald Trump's upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on 14-15 May 2026 is expected to introduce a fundamental change in how the US manages its economic relationship with China. The proposed Board of Trade
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Wall Street’s arrival at Bitcoin 2026: Bitcoin’s entrance into corporate treasury
If 2024 was the year Bitcoin discovered politics when then-candidate President Donald Trump gave the keynote address, 2026 was the year Wall Street declared total victory. Walking through The Venetian, the 40,000-strong crowd felt less like a
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Turkey raises participation exemption, export service deduction rates
Turkey’s Revenue Administration has announced the publication of Presidential Decision No. 11257 in the Official Gazette on 30 April 2026, introducing amendments to participation exemption rules for foreign earnings and increasing deduction rates
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UK sets out economic response to Middle East conflict, outlines energy and tax measures
The UK HM Treasury has issued a statement delivered to Parliament by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, setting out the Government’s economic response to the conflict in the Middle East, including a series of tax-related and energy
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South Africa releases customs tariff amendment details for 2026
South Africa has released publication details for tariff amendments notice R7389 under the Customs and Excise Act, 1964, as set out in Government Gazette 54572. The notice, published on 23 April 2026, provides the formal framework for amendments
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IMF Spring Meetings: Regional Outlook for Sub Saharan Africa
On 17 April 2026 the IMF held a press briefing on the Regional Economic Outlook for Sub Saharan Africa: Hard Won Gains Under Pressure. The IMF notes that Sub-Saharan Africa performed strongly in 2025, with regional growth estimated at around
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IMF Spring Meetings: Press Briefing on the Fiscal Monitor
The IMF Spring Meetings are taking place from 13 to 18 April 2026. The meetings include press briefings on the latest issues of IMF publications, panel discussions involving prominent politicians and finance experts, presentations of analytical
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Liberia enacts Tax Amendment Act, strengthens enforcement and raises excise taxes
Liberia has enacted the Liberia Tax Amendment Act of December 2025 (the Act), approved on 24 March 2026. The Act introduces major revisions to the Liberia Revenue Code aimed at strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation and advancing public health
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Quarterly trade intelligence report: Q1 2026 | January-March
Although a dramatic rise in tariffs has been the top story of global trade over the past year, non tariff trade barriers remain the hidden architecture of global commerce. Every quarter, WTO members publish hundreds of new and amended regulations
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IMF Spring Meetings: Case for Deeper Asia Pacific Trade Integration
The IMF Spring Meetings are taking place from 13 to 18 April 2026. The meetings include press briefings on the latest issues of IMF publications, panel discussions involving prominent politicians and finance experts, presentations of analytical
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Korea (Rep.), UAE CEPA to take effect, tariff cuts phased over 10 years
Korea (Rep.) and the UAE will implement their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on 1 May 2026, following the completion of domestic approval procedures and bilateral consultations to expedite its entry into force. The CEPA,
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Ecuador to impose 100% tariffs on Colombian imports amid border security dispute
Ecuador has announced that it will increase customs duties on imports from Colombia to 100% from 50%, effective 1 May, escalating a series of tariff measures linked to border security and drug trafficking concerns. The Ministry of Production said
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Japan, France strengthen rare earth supply ties to cut dependence on China
Japan and France have agreed to boost cooperation on rare earth supply chains to reduce reliance on China. The announcement came during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Japan for talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Under the
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EU: Parliament approves tariff framework for USÂ trade agreement, ensures American compliance
The European Parliament announced on 26 March 2026 that its members endorsed their position on two proposals covering tariff arrangements under the EU-US Turnberry trade deal. The agreement, reached in summer 2025, aims to remove most tariffs on
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Russia to ban gasoline exports from April
Russia will ban gasoline exports from 1 April to 31 July, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced on Friday, 27 March 2026 . The measure is intended to manage domestic fuel supply as global oil and oil products markets face
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