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Crypto / Digital Assets
Enforcement
Korea Probes Price Manipulation via Crypto Exchange Bithumb
By Editors | 31/01/2023
Bithumb offices were raided last week. The crypto exchange is not accused of misconduct, though it is under a separate probe for possible tax evasion.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Moody’s is Developing a Scoring System for Stablecoins – Report
By Editors | 31/01/2023
The project, still in the early stages of development, will produce scores for up to 20 stablecoins based on reserve attestation quality.
Crypto / Digital Assets
JPX Starts Using Blockchain Tech to Settle Rubber Futures Deliveries
By Editors | 31/01/2023
The new system digitises delivery orders required for the physical delivery of rubber when futures contracts expire, thereby enhancing settlement efficiency.
AML / KYC
International Counter Ransomware Task Force Begins Operation
By Editors | 30/01/2023
Australia is the inaugural chair and coordinator of the ICRTF, which will seek to drive international cooperation to tackle ransomware.
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.
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