Crypto / Digital Assets

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Do Kwon Sent $7m to Law Firm Before Terra Collapse

    By Editors | 17/04/2023

    Korean prosecutors believe the transfer may suggest Do Kwon was aware of Terra’s impending collapse and was seeking to pre-empt the legal repercussions.

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    AML / KYC

    Working Group Formed to Update Crypto’s IVMS101 Standard

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/04/2023

    The working group will update the IVMS101 standard and develop other standards to create “greater consistency and integrity” within the crypto ecosystem.

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    AML / KYC

    US Sentences Man Who Stole Bitcoin from Silk Road to Prison

    By Mark Johnston | 15/04/2023

    The DOJ said James Zhong executed a scheme to trick Silk Road’s withdrawal system and steal 50,000 Bitcoin in 2012.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan Policymaking Body Approves New Web3 White Paper

    By Editors | 15/04/2023

    The paper covers crypto taxation, a DAO law, token screening, stablecoin registration, and Web3 accounting standards.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    LCH to Start Clearing BTC Futures and Options in Q4

    By Editors | 14/04/2023

    LCH will clear Bitcoin index futures and options contracts traded on GFO-X, an FCA-regulated digital asset derivatives trading venue.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto Regulation is an Opportunity for Industry: Ding Chen, Bullish

    By Editors | 13/04/2023

    Ding Chen at digital asset exchange Bullish says increasing regulation presents an opportunity for crypto firms to gain a competitive advantage.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Blockchain Can Revolutionise Energy Sector – WEF Report

    By Editors | 13/04/2023

    The report offers guidance on conducting impact assessments of blockchain projects that encompasses environmental, social and economic impacts.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FTX Has Recovered Over $7.3b in Cash & Liquid Crypto

    By Editors | 13/04/2023

    FTX attorney Andy Dietderich reportedly said the situation has stabilised and “the dumpster fire is out”.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Doubles Down on Pledge to Develop Web3

    By Editors | 13/04/2023

    Financial Secretary Paul Chan said crypto market volatility provides an opportunity for Web3 development. SFC official said DeFi platforms require licensing.

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    BIS Bulletin Examines Stablecoins and Tokenised Deposits

    By Mark Johnston | 12/04/2023

    A new BIS bulletin says private tokenised money should be configured appropriately to ensure “singleness of money”.

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