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Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions DPRK Procurement Network Based in China
25/07/2024
The action imposes sanctions on China-based individuals and entities involved in the procurement of items used in the production of North Korean ballistic missiles.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Consult on Revised Guidance for CCyB Calculations
25/07/2024
The SPM module being revised provides guidance for banks on determining the RWA corresponding to their private sector credit exposures for the purpose of calculating CCyB ratios.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea FSS Scrutinises Deposit Rates Paid by Crypto Exchanges
25/07/2024
The FSS determined that Bithumb’s proposal to pay 4 percent per annum on customer deposits was unreasonably high and did not comply with supervisory regulations.
Fintech / Regtech
China Issues Regulations for Revised State Secrets Law
24/07/2024
Among other things, the regulations promise rewards for those who report information leaks or the illegal acquisition of state secrets.
Enforcement
Kakao’s Billionaire Founder Arrested in South Korea
24/07/2024
Kim Beom-su was arrested on allegations that he played a role in manipulating the stock price of K-pop agency SM Entertainment last year.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Exchanges Commence Trading in First Spot Ether ETFs
24/07/2024
Nine ETFs saw $1.07bn worth of shares traded on the first day, resulting in net inflows of around $106.7mn.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Emerging Markets Particularly Vulnerable to Stablecoin Risks: FSB
24/07/2024
New FSB report says EMDEs are particularly vulnerable to macro-financial risks associated with the use of foreign currency-pegged stablecoins.
Sanctions
US Commerce Dept Expands Export Controls Against Iran
24/07/2024
The expansion of export controls seeks to address concerns regarding Iran’s potential use of US technology in weapons systems.
Sanctions
Japan Imposes First Sanctions Against Israelis in West Bank
24/07/2024
Japan designated four Israeli settlers involved in violent acts against Palestinians as targets for asset freezing measures.
Sanctions
OFAC Issues New Form for Reporting Russian Sovereign Assets
24/07/2024
The form is part of implementing a law passed in April to enable the confiscation of Russian sovereign assets frozen in the US.
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