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CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan FSA to Permit Foreign Issued Stablecoins by Early June
By Editors | 30/01/2023
Under the new regulations, the FSA will only permit stablecoins that pass checks to ensure user protections are in place and reserve assets are secure.
AML / KYC
US, EU Authorities Take Down HIVE Ransomware Gang
By Editors | 30/01/2023
“Simply put, using lawful means, we hacked the hackers,” said deputy attorney general Lisa Monaco.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Allowing Self-Custody Should be Considered in CBDC Design
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2023
World Economic Forum article suggests CBDC designers should consider allowing self-custody as an option to increase overall user dignity and welfare.
Crypto / Digital Assets
White House Calls for Progress on US Crypto Legislation
By Manesh Samtani | 30/01/2023
Congress should strengthen disclosure requirements for crypto firms and expand regulators’ powers to prevent misuses of customers’ assets and mitigate conflicts of interest, officials say.
Big Picture
Digital Dollar Project Calls for US Leadership on CBDC Standard Setting
By Mark Johnston | 30/01/2023
The US’s cautious approach to CBDCs could negatively impact the domestic economy, threaten the dollar’s dominance and have implications for sanctions evasion.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FBI Confirms DPRK Hackers Behind $100m Horizon Bridge Crypto Theft
By Editors | 29/01/2023
The FBI was able to freeze a portion of the stolen funds, in coordination with some virtual asset service providers.
Fintech / Regtech
BOJ Examines Use of Privacy Enhancing Technologies for CBDC
By Mark Johnston | 29/01/2023
A CBDC could be supported by the use of privacy-enhancing technologies to anonymise data while still allowing for AML/CFT analysis, the BOJ says.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ISDA Launches Standard Definitions for Digital Asset Derivatives
By Editors | 27/01/2023
ISDA says the definitions set clear provisions for execution and settlement and will help to reduce credit and market risk in digital asset trading.
Fintech / Regtech
New Network Launches to Facilitate Stablecoin, CBDC Transfers
By Editors | 27/01/2023
Several Tier 1 banks are participating in POCs to test the Universal Digital Payment Network (UDPN) for cross-border transfers and swaps.
AML / KYC
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Fined in the Netherlands
By Editors | 26/01/2023
The DNB said Coinbase was offering services to Dutch users before it was formally registered as required by local laws.
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