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AML / KYC
US, German Authorities Target World’s Largest Darknet Market
By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2022
OFAC has sanctioned Russia-based website Hydra Market and crypto exchange Garantex for facilitating transactions for ransomware actors.
Fintech / Regtech
Korean Banks to Request Entry into Crypto Sector – Report
By Editors | 07/04/2022
A report will be submitted to the incoming president’s transition committee requesting that banks be allowed to engage in the crypto sector.
Fintech / Regtech
UK Outlines Plan to Become Global Hub for Crypto
By Editors | 06/04/2022
The plan includes a regulatory framework for payment-related stablecoins, enhancements to the tax system, and greater engagement with the crypto industry.
AML / KYC
Singapore Tightens Laws on Technology Risk, Crypto Assets
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2022
FIs would face penalties over SGD 1 million for breaching TRM requirements. VASPs will have to be licensed to offer services in Singapore.
Fintech / Regtech
EU Lawmakers Vote to Adopt KYC Rules for Unhosted Crypto Wallets
By Darien Choong | 04/04/2022
The European Parliament voted to adopt requirements for crypto firms to gather and verify personally identifiable information of users of unhosted crypto wallets.
Fintech / Regtech
Visa, Western Union, GBBC Join Digital Dollar Project
By Editors | 03/04/2022
The new members were announced just weeks after President Joe Biden signed an executive order outlining a “whole-of-government approach” to evaluate digital assets including a CBDC.
Fintech / Regtech
FCA Allows Crypto Firms to Continue Under Temporary Registration
By Editors | 03/04/2022
Though the deadline has passed, six cryptoasset firms with temporary registration can still continue to operate under temporary registration.
AML / KYC
US Designates Russian Tech Firms for Enabling Sanctions Evasion
By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2022
US sanctions 21 entities and 13 individuals. EU to propose new measures this week. Australia applies 35% export tariff.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Bangladesh Proposes Law to Raise Penalties for Banking Fraud
By Editors | 03/04/2022
The bill would allow Bangladesh Bank to remove a bank’s owners, directors, executives, and other officials if they are involved in banking fraud.
Crypto / Digital Assets
India Passes Legislation to Implement 30pc Crypto Tax
By Editors | 01/04/2022
Traders will not be able to offset losses against profits. A 1 percent tax will also be deducted at source for trading over INR 50,000 in a year.
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