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AML / KYC
CFTC Penalises Crypto Firm, Pursues First Case Against DAO
By Editors | 29/09/2022
Crypto firm bZeroX transferred its software protocol to a DAO and then marketed this as a way to be “enforcement-proof”.
Crypto / Digital Assets
DBS Rolls Out Crypto Services to 100,000 More Investors
By Editors | 28/09/2022
Accredited wealth clients are able to trade four cryptocurrencies on DDEx – Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, and XRP.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea FSS Finds More Suspicious Crypto-Linked FX Transactions
By Editors | 28/09/2022
FSS investigations have so far involved 82 corporates and 12 banks. The total value of abnormal FX transactions discovered is now $7.2bn.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea Has Seized $182m in Crypto from Tax Delinquents
By Editors | 27/09/2022
The largest seizure from a single delinquent taxpayer was worth around KRW 12.5 billion, or about USD 8.8 million.
Crypto / Digital Assets
RBA to Commence CBDC Pilot Tests Early Next Year
By Editors | 26/09/2022
The CBDC will be called eAUD. Industry participants are invited to propose CBDC use cases, and to participate in testing. Expressions of interest are due by 31 October.
AML / KYC
UK Introduces Economic Crime Bill to Parliament
By Editors | 26/09/2022
The Bill targets beneficial ownership transparency and will also make it easier for law enforcement to seize and recover cryptoassets.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea’s New Rules for Crypto Will Have to Wait
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2022
An FSC official said new legislation for the crypto sector will only be effective if there is international consistency.
Enforcement
Interpol Issues Red Notice for Terraform Labs Founder
By Mark Johnston | 26/09/2022
The red notice for Do Kwon was issued at the request of Korean prosecutors, who say he is wanted for alleged capital market violations.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ICMA Publishes Guidance on DLT-based Bonds
By Editors | 26/09/2022
The FAQs are designed to provide “non-experts” a basic understanding of DLT bonds and their impact on capital markets.
Crypto / Digital Assets
India to Finalise Stance on Crypto in Early 2023 – Reports
By Editors | 25/09/2022
The government plans to finalise its stance by February-March 2023, ahead of a May deadline to respond to the FATF.
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