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Crypto / Digital Assets
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years
31/03/2024
The judge also ordered the forfeiture of more than $11bn for properties and assets Bankman-Fried bought with customer funds.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea Sets Out Procedures for Dealing with ‘Unfair’ Crypto Trades
31/03/2024
The proposed operating rules will come into force from 19 July, when the new Virtual Asset User Protection Act also takes effect.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Nigeria Files Charges Against Binance & Executives
31/03/2024
One of the two Binance executives detained last month escaped custody. Both executives and Binance are accused of money laundering and tax evasion, among other charges.
Korea, Poland to Strengthen Financial Industry Collaboration
31/03/2024
The FSC is seeking to boost supervisory cooperation with Polish authorities and more permits for Korean banks to operate in the country.
APRA Confirms Plans to Publish Super Fund Expense Data
30/03/2024
Super fund data on director remuneration, travel and entertainment, payments to industrial bodies, and asset allocation will be published.
Enforcement
UK Court Dismisses Appeals Against Rate Rigging Convictions
30/03/2024
Two former bankers including Tom Hayes had their appeals rejected in the UK, despite the Hayes case being dismissed in the US in 2022.
UK, Australia Sign Auditor Recognition Agreement
29/03/2024
Auditors with professional qualifications in either the UK or Australia can more easily apply for recognition in the other nation.
Market Infrastructure
China Starts Shutting Down Local Financial Asset Exchanges
29/03/2024
Local financial asset exchanges in Hunan, Liaoning, Xi’an and Chongqing have been closed, with regulators in other provinces and cities planning to do the same.
AML / KYC
Australian Senate Passes Digital Identity Bill
29/03/2024
The Bill will allow myGovID to be used by the private sector, and accredited private sector IDs to be used for some government services.
Crypto / Digital Assets
VSFG & Value Partners Apply to Launch Spot Bitcoin ETF
29/03/2024
VSFG is said to be “actively engaged” in discussions with the SFC on plans to potentially launch the new spot bitcoin ETF in May.
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