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Crypto / Digital Assets
Binance.US Cancels Deal to Acquire Voyager Digital
By Editors | 26/04/2023
The DOJ indicated earlier this week that it was prepared to allow the deal to proceed. Binance.US had the right to cancel if the deal was not closed by 18 April.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Coinbase Asks US Court to Compel SEC to Provide Regulatory Clarity
By Editors | 26/04/2023
Coinbase is asking the court to compel the SEC to a respond to petition filed last year, which asked the regulator to propose and adopt rules for the digital assets sector.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA, PBOC Explore Use of CBDC for Cross-border Payments
By Editors | 26/04/2023
HKMA deputy chief Darryl Chan said there is scope to expand the Wealth Management Connect scheme and use CDI data for cross-border finance.
Crypto / Digital Assets
UK FCA to Develop New Financial Promotions for Crypto Industry
By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2023
FCA executive director Sarah Pritchard said the new regime will apply to all firms marketing cryptoassets to UK consumers, regardless of where they are based.
AML / KYC
Crypto Industry Needs ‘Unified Approach’ to Travel Rule Compliance
By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2023
A new report from Notabene offers insight into how prepared crypto firms are for upcoming regulatory deadlines relating to the Travel Rule.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Lawmakers to Grant BOK Powers to Obtain Data from Crypto Firms
By Editors | 25/04/2023
Bank of Korea has expressed concerns that financial stability risks could be transmitted from the crypto market to traditional finance.
AML / KYC
OFAC Sanctions Three for Facilitating Lazarus Group Activities
By Editors | 25/04/2023
China-based and Hong Kong-based crypto traders and a North Korean national were sanctioned for laundering illegal proceeds for Lazarus Group.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Government to Allow Voyager-Binance.US Deal to Proceed
By Editors | 24/04/2023
The DOJ is prepared to allow the deal to proceed, provided that the contentious elements be put on hold pending a legal appeal.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FIX Protocol Adopts Digital Token Identifier ISO Standard
By Editors | 24/04/2023
Adding the DTI to FIX will allow the industry to incorporate the trading and settlement of digital assets into their current trading and settlement operations.
Crypto / Digital Assets
VC Firm Tribe Capital Eyes $250m Fund Raise to Restart FTX
By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2023
FTX’s creditors are in talks with Tribe Capital, a venture capital firm that is interested in leading a $250mn fund raise to restart the exchange.
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