Crypto / Digital Assets

    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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