Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

The Role of Digital ID in Advancing CBDC Initiatives

By Claus Christensen | 24/08/2021

The presence of digital ID infrastructure can influence the design and roll-out of CBDC initiatives, writes Claus Christensen.

AML / KYC

Upbit Becomes First Crypto Exchange to Register With KoFIU

By Editors | 24/08/2021

Upbit has a partnership with K-bank for real-name verification. One or two more exchanges are expected to register by end-August.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Warns Against Unlicensed Crypto Derivatives Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2021

ASIC has received reports that investors who used unlicensed crypto-trading platforms have suffered losses due to excessive leverage, platform outages, or unfair liquidations.

AML / KYC

Darkweb Blockchain Analytics Tool Gets Shut Down

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/08/2021

A service that was being used by criminals to check whether their own bitcoin wallets were linked to criminal activity has been shut down.

AML / KYC

All VASPs Unprepared for New AML Rules, FSC Korea Finds

By Manesh Samtani | 18/08/2021

Even VASPs with real-name accounts in place do not have dedicated employees in place for AML or adequate systems for suspicious transactions reporting.

Fintech / Regtech

FSC Korea to Establish Virtual Asset Division Within KoFIU

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/08/2021

The new division will oversee the adoption and implementation of the FATF recommendations on digital assets and VASPs.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Poly Network Hackers Return Almost All of Stolen Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2021

Hackers have returned nearly all of the USD 613 million worth of digital tokens stolen on Tuesday, says Poly Network.

Fintech / Regtech

DBS Vickers Receives ‘In-principle Approval’ to Provide DPT Services

By Editors | 12/08/2021

DBS Vickers is working through the necessary follow-ups with a view to meeting MAS’ requirements for a digital payment token services licence.

AML / KYC

BitMEX to Pay $100m in Civil Penalties for US Regulatory Breaches

By Editors | 12/08/2021

BitMEX unlawfully accepted orders and funds from US customers to trade cryptocurrencies and failed to have in place an AML and user verification programme.