Crypto / Digital Assets

Big Picture

BIS Paper Examines Choice Between Retail CBDC, FPS, or Both

By Editors | 05/12/2024

The choice depends on the market features, ecosystem, and degree of maturity and innovation of existing payment infrastructures in a country.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Seeks Feedback on Updated Guidance for Digital Assets

By Thisanka Siripala | 05/12/2024

ASIC proposes to regulate digital assets like traditional financial products, requiring crypto firms to apply for an AFS licence.

Enforcement

Former CEO of Celsius Network Pleads Guilty on Fraud Charges

By Editors | 04/12/2024

Alex Mashinsky misled investors about the financial condition of Celsius and used customer funds to manipulate the value of a digital token the company issued.

Crypto / Digital Assets

DMM Bitcoin to Shut Down, Transfers Assets to SBI Subsidiary

By Mark Johnston | 04/12/2024

DMM Bitcoin has been unable to recover from the May theft of approximately 4,502.9 Bitcoins and has decided to shut down operations.

AML / KYC

Taiwan Executive Yuan Approves “Version 2.0” Anti-Fraud Action Plan

By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2024

The FSC also issued new regulatory guidelines for FIs and VASPs on preventing the fraudulent use of financial services.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Permissionless Blockchains Can Enhance Traditional Financial Services

By Editors | 03/12/2024

European Commission report says public permissionless blockchains represent a promising alternative to permissioned platforms.

AML / KYC

Australian Police Dismantle Money Laundering Syndicate

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/12/2024

The AFP has arrested four men and dismantled an organised crime syndicate that allegedly laundered A$10mn of criminal proceeds.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Circulates Tax Break Proposal for Hedge Funds, Family Offices

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/12/2024

The proposal will expand the tax exemptions for PE funds, hedge funds and family offices to cover gains from virtual assets, carbon credits, and other asset classes.

Sanctions

Iran Launch of CBDC to Combat Sanctions is ‘Imminent’ – Report

By Editors | 02/12/2024

The Central Bank of Iran also recently launched a SWIFT alternative, the “ACU-MIR” system, which is enabling transactions with countries such as India and Pakistan.