Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

Major FMIs to Collaborate on Digital Assets Development

By Editors | 20/09/2023

DTCC, Clearstream and Euroclear will work to improve standardisation and interoperability in the industry, focusing on real-money assets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

The Future Legal Tender: Chinese Views on CBDC

By Stephen Deane | 19/09/2023

Stephen Deane and Olivier Fines discuss the findings of a global survey on CBDCs, focusing on views from respondents in mainland China.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Police Arrest Eight in JPEX Crypto Fraud Case

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2023

Police said complaints have been received from 1,641 investors reporting HKD 1.2 billion in losses, making it the single largest fraud case in Hong Kong’s history.

Enforcement

US Court Jails Former Deutsche Bank Exec for Crypto Fraud

By Mark Johnston | 19/09/2023

Rashawn Russell, who operated a fake cryptocurrency investment fund and an identity theft scheme, was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Citi Become First Digital Custodian on BondbloX Bond Exchange

By Editors | 18/09/2023

Citi clients can become participants of BondbloX Bond Exchange to trade both fractionalised and full-sized bonds.

Crypto / Digital Assets

South Korea to Tighten Oversight of OTC Crypto Transactions

By Mark Johnston | 18/09/2023

Korean authorities plan to develop new regulations for OTC crypto transactions and enhance cooperation and information sharing in this area.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Plans to Allow Startups to Issue Digital Tokens – Report

By Editors | 18/09/2023

The change is applicable to funds raised from investment firms that are set up as Investment Limited Partnerships (LPS), a structure common among VC firms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Stablecoin Summer: How Three Months of Policy And Innovation Could Shape the Future of the Ecosystem

By Ari Redbord | 18/09/2023

Ari Redbord and Angela Ang discuss recent developments which made the summer of 2023 a hot one for stablecoins.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA, SFC Warn of Illegal Offerings by Crypto Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2023

The HKMA warned about crypto firms labelling themselves as banks. The SFC warned about a crypto firm called JPEX which falsely claims to be licensed.