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Crypto / Digital Assets
Enforcement
US DOJ to Ramp Up Scrutiny of Crypto Platforms – Report
By Mark Johnston | 18/05/2023
The DOJ will pursue target crypto exchanges, mixers and tumblers that are enabling criminal actors to profit from their crimes.
AML / KYC
EU Council Formally Adopts New Legal Framework for Crypto
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/05/2023
New rules under MiCA cover issuers of utility tokens, asset referenced tokens, stablecoins, service providers such as trading venues, and wallets where crypto-assets are held.
AML / KYC
EU Enters Trilogue Discussions on Proposed New AML Authority
By Mark Johnston | 17/05/2023
The new Anti-Money Laundering Authority would directly supervise high-risk financial entities and coordinate national authorities and FIUs.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Responds to Coinbase Request for Regulatory Clarity
By Editors | 16/05/2023
The SEC said it has no obligation to issue the “broad new regulations” for digital assets that Coinbase has requested.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BOK, Samsung to Collaborate on Offline CBDC Payments
By Editors | 16/05/2023
The agreement will involve further research on a BOK-issued CBDC and collaboration in the offline payments sector.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korean Prosecutors Seize Records from Upbit, Bithumb
By Editors | 16/05/2023
The move is part of a probe into a Korean lawmaker who was found to own crypto in amounts that are “inconsistent with his frugal image”.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Tether’s Excess Stablecoin Reserves Reach All-time High
By Editors | 15/05/2023
Tether has $81.8bn in consolidated total assets, exceeding its $79.4bn in liabilities. Excess reserves held in gold and bitcoin were published for the first time.
Capital / Liquidity
G7 Leaders Pledge to Maintain Resilience of Global Financial System
By Editors | 15/05/2023
The G7 communique vows stepped-up sanctions enforcement, and readiness to act on financial stability, climate change, and crypto-asset activities.
Crypto / Digital Assets
AIMA Publishes New Guide on Digital Asset Trading
By Editors | 15/05/2023
The guide provides an overview of the digital asset trading ecosystem and highlights key risk management considerations for institutional investors.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Creditors of Bankrupt Crypto Firm QuadrigaCX to Get Payout
By Mark Johnston | 15/05/2023
The payout amounts to about 13 percent of the value of creditor claims filed against QuadrigaCX, which was found to be a Ponzi scheme and a fraud.
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