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AML / KYC
Korea to Increase Scrutiny of Money Laundering Risks via Crypto
By Editors | 27/10/2022
The FSC will increase scrutiny of crypto tokens listed by just a single VASP, stablecoin transaction volumes, and customers making large deposits.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Proposes New Rules for Crypto Firms, Stablecoin Issuers
By Manesh Samtani | 27/10/2022
Retail investors won’t be allowed leverage and will have to undergo a knowledge test. Stablecoin issuers will have strict rules on reserve assets and a S$1bn capital requirement.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BIS Innovation Hub Releases mBridge Report, Sets Out Next Steps
By Editors | 27/10/2022
The mBridge project team will continue working to get to a minimum viable product that can be used by early adopters next year.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan Credit Bureau to Develop CBDC Payments Solution
By Editors | 26/10/2022
JBC, IDEMIA and Soft Space plan to develop a CBDC payment solution and conduct a pilot test with Tokyo merchants.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ASIC Files Suit Over Misleading Claims by Crypto Firm
By Editors | 26/10/2022
ASIC said BPS Financial engaged in unlicensed conduct and made false, misleading or deceptive representations about a crypto token called Qoin.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Five Key Points From the FSB’s Review Of Crypto Assets
By John Ho | 25/10/2022
John Ho and Arushi Goel outline five key takeaways from the FSB’s proposals for regulating crypto assets and so-called global stablecoins.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Tax Filing Instructions Amendments Includes NFT Reference
By Editors | 24/10/2022
The new language obliged individual taxpayers to report income received from disposals of NFTs, as well as any other “digital asset”.
Big Picture
BIS Innovation Hub, HKMA Publish Project Aurum Findings
By Editors | 24/10/2022
A two-tier prototype system was developed to test intermediated CBDC as well as stablecoins backed by CBDC in the interbank system.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan Set to Relax Rules for Crypto Token Listings – Report
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2022
Crypto tokens will reportedly be able to list within 30 days. Currently, the screening process for a new listing takes around six months to a year.
AML / KYC
US Sanctions, Files Criminal Charges Against Russians
By Editors | 21/10/2022
The sanctions target a procurement network supplying technology to Russia. The indictment explains that crypto was used to facilitate the payments.
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