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Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Approves Law Clarifying Legal Status of Stablecoins

By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2022

Under the revision bill, only licensed banks, trust companies, and registered money transfer agents will be able to issue stablecoins.

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US to Seek New UN Sanctions if DPRK Tests Nuclear Weapon

By Editors | 03/06/2022

The US tried to impose new UN sanctions on North Korea last week but the resolution was vetoed by China and Russia.

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Singapore Banks to Adopt More Scam Prevention Measures

By Darien Choong | 02/06/2022

The measures include an emergency self-service ‘kill switch’, enhancements to fraud surveillance systems, and additional customer confirmations.

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US Issues New Russia Sanctions, EU Approves 6th Package

By Editors | 02/06/2022

The US is targeting more Russian government and business officials and technology. The EU approved an embargo on seaborne oil imports.

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More Chinese Firms Fall Under India Probe for ‘Irregularities’

By Editors | 02/06/2022

The MCA says it has received information that indicates potential violations including fraud by Chinese companies operating in India.

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Malaysia SC Offers Guidance on Detecting Fake Investment Firms

By Editors | 01/06/2022

In one case, approximately $821,000 flowed through one mule bank account controlled by scam operators within a period of six months.

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EU Leaders Agree to Ban 90pc of Russian Oil by Year-end

By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2022

The EU’s sixth package of sanctions will also include the removal of three more banks from the SWIFT network and asset freezes against more Russian individuals.

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FATF Re-rates New Zealand for Progress on UBO Transparency

By Editors | 31/05/2022

The FATF says New Zealand was re-rated on Recommendation 25 due to new requirements for trusts coming into force.

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Bangladesh to Introduce Amnesty Scheme for Laundered Money

By Editors | 31/05/2022

The Bangladesh government plans to allow laundered funds to be repatriated without penalty to boost its foreign exchange reserves.