CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan’s Megabanks to Pilot Blockchain Cross-Border Payments System

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/09/2024

The Japanese megabanks will start piloting stablecoins to simplify the cross-border payments process. The new system is expected to go live in 2025.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Grants In-principle Digital Assets Licence to JST Digital

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2024

JST Digital was launched in New Jersey in 2018, registered with FinCEN in 2022, and is now on a path to a Singapore licence.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Monochrome Moves to List Spot Ether ETF on Cboe Australia

By Thisanka Siripala | 07/09/2024

Monochrome expects the ETF to begin trading by the end of the month, making it the first in the country that holds ether directly.

Crypto / Digital Assets

CFTC Fines Uniswap for Offering Crypto Derivatives Without Registration

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/09/2024

The CFTC’s Ian McGinley said DeFi operators must be vigilant to ensure transactions comply with the law. Two commissioners dissented.

Enforcement

US Charges Six Hamas Leaders for Terrorism, Sanctions Evasion

By Editors | 06/09/2024

The DOJ said Hamas crypto fundraising efforts caused US persons to engage in transactions that violated US sanctions regulations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSS Korea to Soon Commence Inspections of Crypto Businesses

By Editors | 05/09/2024

The inspections will check for illegal or suspicious transactions, compliance with consumer protection rules, and unethical business practices.

Crypto / Digital Assets

North Korean Cyber Actors Targeting Crypto ETFs, FBI Warns

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2024

The FBI has issued an advisory warning of advanced social engineering tactics being used by North Korean hackers to steal crypto assets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA Calls for Lower Taxes on Crypto for Individuals

By Thisanka Siripala | 05/09/2024

The FSA says gains from trading and investing in crypto should be taxed at a 20% flat rate, the same as traditional financial assets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US SEC Penalises Fund Adviser Over FTX-Linked Losses

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/09/2024

Galois Capital Management used crypto trading platforms like FTX to hold crypto assets for fund investors instead of qualified custodians.