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AML / KYC
Japan Authorities Warn Crypto Firms of Lazarus Group Threat
By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2022
An advisory calls on crypto firms to strengthen their security controls, and implement staff and user training programmes.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan FSA Commences Annual Cyberattack Drills with FIs
By Editors | 20/10/2022
The participants include banks, credit unions, securities firms, payment providers, money transfer agents and crypto exchanges.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Leader Announces Measures to Revitalise City
By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2022
Lee’s administration will work to speed up the implementation of mutual market access arrangements with the mainland, among other measures.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Energy Crisis May Force EU Crypto Mining Suspension
By Mark Johnston | 19/10/2022
The European Commission said EU member states must be ready to stop crypto-asset mining activities if there is a need for load shedding in electricity systems.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Regulators Probe Failed Crypto Firm Three Arrows Capital
By Editors | 19/10/2022
The SEC and CFTC are reportedly looking into whether Three Arrows misled investors and violated rules by not registering its business.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Malaysia is Liberalising Funds Industry, Says SC Chairman
By Editors | 18/10/2022
The SC is allowing retail funds to have exposure to digital assets and other alternative assets. Similar plans are intended for wholesale funds.
AML / KYC
Japan Cabinet Passes Bill to Strengthen AML System
By Editors | 18/10/2022
Crypto exchanges will be obliged to share information on users and screen customers against sanctions lists.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ASIC Places Interim Stop Orders on Three Crypto Funds
By Editors | 17/10/2022
Holon has disclosed the risk that assets in the three funds could face a total loss of value. ASIC considers the funds not suited to the “wide target market” defined in the TMDs.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Seeks Status as Global Hub for Virtual Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2022
A new policy statement to be issued at Hong Kong FinTech Week may spell out plans to include retail investors in the city’s VASP regime.
Crypto / Digital Assets
China Blocks 13 Crypto Apps Found to be Locally Accessible
By Editors | 16/10/2022
13 mobile apps for crypto trading that were still accessible in China have been removed from app stores at the direction of a Beijing court.
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