Crypto / Digital Assets

AML / KYC

HKMA Confirms Plans to Introduce Stablecoin Regulations

By Editors | 01/02/2023

Stablecoins must be fully backed, redemption at par must be available at all times, and issuers must be licenced. Algorithmic stablecoins will not be accepted.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bank Indonesia Consults on Wholesale CBDC Development

By Editors | 31/01/2023

The consultation paper covers access, issuance, redemption, funds transfer, technical aspects and implications for the financial system.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bankman-Fried Lawyers Request Access to Crypto Held by FTX

By Editors | 31/01/2023

The DOJ asked for a communications ban against Bankman-Fried as an additional bail condition. Last week, a 116-page list of the FTX’s creditors was filed to the bankruptcy court.

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Korea Unveils 12 Policy Initiatives in 2023 Work Plan

By Manesh Samtani | 31/01/2023

The initiatives seek to mitigate risks related to financial stability, insolvencies, scams, and virtual assets, while also promoting innovation and fintech.

AML / KYC

Korea Justice Ministry to Start Tracking Crypto Transactions

By Editors | 31/01/2023

The “Virtual Currency Tracking System” will be launched as part of a new cloud system that will allow other agencies to leverage prosecutors’ investigative and forensics expertise.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US Fed Refuses Application by Crypto-focused Custodia Bank

By Editors | 31/01/2023

The Fed Board considers that Custodia’s business model and proposed focus on crypto-assets presented “significant safety and soundness risks”.

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.