Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Fed Vice Chair Calls for Swift Action on Crypto Regulation

    By Editors | 11/07/2022

    This is the right time to establish which crypto activities are permissible for regulated entities and under what constraints, Lael Brainard said.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US Treasury Outlines Approach to International Engagement on Crypto

    By Editors | 11/07/2022

    The US will promote the adoption and implementation of international standards while ensuring a “coordinated message” and limiting duplication of work.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto Firm Voyager Digital Files for Bankruptcy, FDIC Opens Probes

    By Editors | 08/07/2022

    Voyager previously used wording on a company web page implying that deposit protection could apply in the event of the company’s own failure.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    IOSCO Outlines Planned Work to Address Crypto Market Risks

    By Editors | 07/07/2022

    The roadmap will initially focus IOSCO’s Fintech Taskforce on work to analyse and respond to market integrity and investor protection concerns.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    South Korea Launches First Crypto Bank Service

    By Editors | 07/07/2022

    The “crypto bank” offers multiple financial services for crypto assets including deposits, loans, asset transactions, and withdrawals.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Chinese Bigtechs Pledge to Prevent, Deter NFT Speculation

    By Editors | 07/07/2022

    Tencent and Ant Group are among those that have pledged to adhere to China’s crypto ban and prevent speculation on platforms that deal in ‘digital collectibles’.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japanese Brokerages to Launch Digital Token Operations – Report

    By Editors | 07/07/2022

    Nomura and SBI will invest in and offer services to support startups and other companies that are looking to raise funds using digital tokens.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto Industry Seeks Public Sector Support on Sanctions Issues

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/07/2022

    More than 15 million crypto addresses have been linked to criminal activity with a nexus in Russia, a new GDF report says.

    AML / KYC

    EU Council Agrees Position on Bloc-Wide AML Authority

    By Editors | 06/07/2022

    The AMLA will directly supervise certain types of credit and financial institutions, including crypto asset service providers, starting in 2026.

    Enforcement

    Korea FSS Expands Banking Industry Probe into FX Trading

    By Editors | 06/07/2022

    The probe was prompted by abnormal trading activity at Woori and Shinhan Bank. Other banks have been asked to conduct internal inspections.

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