CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

    AML / KYC

    US SEC, DOJ File Fraud Charges Over $62mn Crypto Fraud

    By Editors | 10/05/2022

    MCC International Corp and its founders were charged for selling fraudulent investment plans that promised daily returns from crypto mining and robotic trading.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thai SEC Prepares to Implement New Rules on Crypto-related Advertising

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/05/2022

    The SEC will extend the transitional period to allow crypto firms more time to ensure their advertising content aligns with the new rules.

    Fintech / Regtech

    90pc of Central Banks Are Exploring a CBDC, BIS Finds

    By Editors | 10/05/2022

    More than a third of central banks will soon have legal authority to issue a CBDC. More than two thirds are likely to launch a retail CBDC in the short or medium term.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Grants Fifth DPT Licence Under PSA to Coinhako

    By Editors | 10/05/2022

    Coinhako is the fifth firm to receive a full DPT licence under the PSA, after TripleA, FOMO Pay, DBS Vickers and Independent Reserve.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Shanghai Court Says Bitcoin is Protected by Law as ‘Virtual Property’

    By Darien Choong | 10/05/2022

    Shanghai’s High Court said property rights protections apply to Bitcoin because it has a certain economic value and has the attributes of property.

    AML / KYC

    OFAC Sanctions Crypto Mixer, 49 More Wallet Addresses

    By Editors | 09/05/2022

    Crypto mixer Blender.io was used to process over $20.5mn of the crypto stolen from the Axie Infinity hack in March, OFAC said.

    AML / KYC

    US, UK Include Professional Services in New Russia Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2022

    New OFAC designations; US and UK bans on Russian access to professional services; New trade restrictions, vessel designations

    AML / KYC

    US Court Orders BitMEX Co-Founders to Pay $30m in Fines

    By Editors | 08/05/2022

    The orders follow the CFTC’s $100mn settlement with five BitMEX entities last year over violations of US derivatives and AML regulations.

    AML / KYC

    Central African Republic Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender

    By Editors | 06/05/2022

    The adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender is expected to make transactions in CAR easier, but the move is seen as part of a power struggle between Russia and France.

    Fintech / Regtech

    J5 Publishes Red Flag Indicators to Address NFT Risks

    By Editors | 05/05/2022

    Tax enforcement agencies provide a list of account and transaction attributes from NFT marketplaces that may indicate fraud or other illicit activity.

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