CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Approves First Tokenised Fund for Retail Investors

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/02/2025

The ChinaAMC fund will provide retail investors access to Hong Kong dollar yields through a blockchain-based structure.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Sets Roadmap for Opening Crypto Market to Corporate Participation

By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2025

Charities, universities and virtual asset exchanges will soon be allowed to sell crypto they receive as donations and fees.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Permits Use of Crypto for Wealth Verification Under CIES

By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2025

Cryptocurrency can be used in the wealth verification process to apply for the visa but is not among the “permissible assets” required to maintain the CIES visa status.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FMA Offers Regulatory Clarity for E-Money and Payments Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/02/2025

The FMA said there is “no specific licence” for e-money institutions or payments service providers in New Zealand but a range of regulatory obligations still apply.

Sanctions

US Releases Convicted Former Operator of BTC-e in Prison Swap

By Editors | 14/02/2025

Alexander Vinnik was in US custody awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty last year for conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US SEC Delays Outstanding Crypto Cases Pending Regulatory Clarity

By Mark Johnston | 13/02/2025

The US SEC agreed to pause court cases against Binance and Cumberland DRW while its new crypto task force formulates regulatory guidelines.

Enforcement

US Court Orders ‘My Big Coin’ Founder to Pay $7.6m in Restitution

By Mark Johnston | 12/02/2025

Randall Crater, previously sentenced to serve over eight years in prison, is required to pay victims who were defrauded in the “My Big Coin” scheme.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US SEC Solicits Feedback on In-Kind Redemptions for Crypto ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2025

This follows an application by Cboe BZX Exchange seeking permission for “in-kind” creations and redemptions for two ETFs

Crypto / Digital Assets

OECD Offers Recommendations to Boost Tokenisation in Markets

By Thisanka Siripala | 12/02/2025

New OECD report outlines factors hindering broader adoption of asset tokenisation and offers a series of recommended policy actions.