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AML / KYC
MAS Issues Guidance on Russia Sanctions Compliance
By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2022
Crypto exchange operators have all been instructed to provide details of their Russia-linked clients to the regulator.
AML / KYC
Japan Crypto Exchanges Ordered to Comply with Sanctions
By Editors | 17/03/2022
Fines up to JPY 1 million and up to three years’ imprisonment are specified for non-compliance with sanctions by crypto exchange platforms.
Fintech / Regtech
DTC, Hodlnaut Get In-Principle Approval for DPT Services in SG
By Editors | 17/03/2022
Digital Treasures Center enables merchants to accept crypto in payments. Hodlnaut offers cryptocurrency borrowing and lending services.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Treasury Forms Educational Subgroup on Digital Assets
By Editors | 16/03/2022
The new subgroup will develop educational materials to help consumers make informed decisions about digital assets.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai SEC Revises Definitions for Institutional, HNW Investors
By Editors | 16/03/2022
Institutional investors will include those with the ability to analyse and absorb risks in complex and high-risk products, such as VC and PE firms, investment analysts, and company directors.
Fintech / Regtech
S. Korea Elects Pro-Crypto President, Yoon Suk-yeol
By Mark Johnston | 16/03/2022
President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol has promised to overhaul Korea’s regulatory framework for cryptocurrency, and to relax crypto taxation policies.
Fintech / Regtech
Dubai Establishes New Law, Regulator for Crypto Assets
By Mark Johnston | 16/03/2022
The new law comes as crypto firms in the UAE receive streams of requests from sanctioned Russians to liquidate billions of dollars of crypto assets.
AML / KYC
INTERPOL Launches Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre
By Editors | 16/03/2022
The new centre will adopt a multi-agency approach to drive a coordinated global response to transnational financial crime and corruption.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Guidance on Stablecoins Set to Impact Crypto Firms
By Manesh Samtani | 15/03/2022
Stablecoins must be treated as DPTs rather than e-money. A new notice specifies a risk warning that must be provided to all customers of DPT services.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australia: Senator Calls on Govt to Accelerate Work on Crypto Regulation
By Darien Choong | 15/03/2022
Senator Andrew Bragg said the government should hire experts to permanently work on crypto regulation within a dedicated unit of Treasury.
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