CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

    AML / KYC

    UK Introduces Economic Crime Bill to Parliament

    By Editors | 26/09/2022

    The Bill targets beneficial ownership transparency and will also make it easier for law enforcement to seize and recover cryptoassets.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea’s New Rules for Crypto Will Have to Wait

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2022

    An FSC official said new legislation for the crypto sector will only be effective if there is international consistency.

    Enforcement

    Interpol Issues Red Notice for Terraform Labs Founder

    By Mark Johnston | 26/09/2022

    The red notice for Do Kwon was issued at the request of Korean prosecutors, who say he is wanted for alleged capital market violations.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ICMA Publishes Guidance on DLT-based Bonds

    By Editors | 26/09/2022

    The FAQs are designed to provide “non-experts” a basic understanding of DLT bonds and their impact on capital markets.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India to Finalise Stance on Crypto in Early 2023 – Reports

    By Editors | 25/09/2022

    The government plans to finalise its stance by February-March 2023, ahead of a May deadline to respond to the FATF.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Indonesia to Tighten Rules for Crypto Exchanges – Report

    By Editors | 25/09/2022

    Crypto exchanges will have to post Indonesian citizens resident in the country to at least two-thirds of their board seats.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US SEC Accounting Guidance Disrupts Banks Crypto Projects

    By Mark Johnston | 24/09/2022

    Accounting guidance issued in March has reportedly forced US listed banks that were building out crypto offerings to suspend their plans.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    EU Lawmakers Finalise Text of MiCA Legislation – Reports

    By Editors | 23/09/2022

    Limitations on the use of USD-pegged stablecoins within the EU have been removed. Algorithmic stablecoins and tradeable NFTs could be brought into scope.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Australian Senator Proposes Bill on Digital Asset Regulation

    By Editors | 23/09/2022

    The bill would establish rules for crypto exchanges, custody providers stablecoin issuers, and banks facilitating e-CNY transactions.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SBI Obtains Singapore Licence to Offer Digital Asset Services

    By Editors | 22/09/2022

    SBI Digital Markets will advise on corporate finance, deal in capital markets products, and provide custodial services.

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