CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

Fintech / Regtech

JPX Acquires Stake in Mitsui-Backed Crypto Exchange

By Editors | 28/02/2022

JPX says the investment will help it strengthen its relationship with the issuer of ZipangCoin, a new digital currency pegged to the price of gold.

AML / KYC

BitMEX Founders Agree Settlement for US AML Violations

By Editors | 28/02/2022

Arthur Hayes and Benjamin Delo have pleaded guilty to breaching AML laws and agreed to pay a USD 10 million fine each.

Securities / Derivatives

US Fed Approves New Trading Rules for Senior Officials

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2022

The rules aim to support public confidence in the impartiality and integrity of the FOMC’s work by guarding against “even the appearance of any conflict of interest”.

Fintech / Regtech

ICE Makes ‘Strategic Investment’ in Digital Securities Platform tZero

By Editors | 24/02/2022

tZERO operates a digital marketplace for unique private assets, public equities, cryptocurrencies, and other digital assets, including NFTs.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Russia Considers Framework for Regulating Cryptocurrencies

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/02/2022

The draft proposes requirements for VASPs relating to corporate governance, tax reporting, data storage, internal controls, risk management, client identification/KYC and segregation of assets.

Fintech / Regtech

KB Asset Management Unveils Plans to Launch Crypto Funds

By Editors | 24/02/2022

KB Asset Management is working towards launching a crypto ETF, a crypto-themed equity fund, and potentially a hybrid fund that includes crypto exposure.

Fintech / Regtech

Korean Think Tank Classifies Some NFTs as Virtual Assets

By Editors | 23/02/2022

NFTs used in games and for payments can satisfy the definition of virtual assets and may be subject to AML obligations, the Korea Institute of Finance said.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea FSS Includes NFT, Metaverse Monitoring in Annual Work Plan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2022

The FSS said it will strengthen its supervision of “new trading assets such as NFTs” and “prepare countermeasures” if necessary to protect consumers against damage.

Fintech / Regtech

US DOJ Appoints First Director of National Crypto Enforcement Team

By Editors | 20/02/2022

The FBI has meanwhile created a new “Virtual Asset Exploitation Unit”, which will provide analysis, support, training and new tools to stay ahead of future crypto-related threats.