CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

Big Picture

Lack of Crypto Regulation Presents Financial Stability Risk: IMF

By Mark Johnston | 05/10/2021

The IMF says more coordination among national regulators is needed to ensure effective enforcement, reduce regulatory arbitrage, and enhance monitoring of the crypto ecosystem.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Grants Two New Licences to Provide DPT Services

By Editors | 02/10/2021

DBS Vickers and Independent Reserve have received authorisation under the PSA to provide digital payment token services.

AML / KYC

Korean VASPs Barred From Trading Native Tokens

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/09/2021

A new conflict of interest rule bars VASPs from trading native tokens and their staff from trading virtual assets on their own platforms.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Sees Spike in Investment Scam Losses – Report

By Editors | 29/09/2021

Victims lost HKD 2.5 billion from investment scams between January and July, a 20-fold increase compared to the same period last year.

AML / KYC

Korea: 29 Crypto Exchanges Meet Registration Deadline

By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2021

The applications will be processed within three months, following which approved exchanges will be subject to AML rules announced in March.

AML / KYC

Crypto Should Re-examine Relationship with Regulators, and Vice Versa

By Andy Meehan | 25/09/2021

Andy Meehan says greater collaboration is needed between industry players and regulators to advance ‘sensible’ regulation and ensure the public is properly educated.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai SEC Directs Listed Companies to Disclose Crypto Investments

By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 25/09/2021

Disclosures should be made through the SET’s online portal, company websites, annual registration statements and annual reports.

Crypto / Digital Assets

PBOC Intensifies Crackdown on Cryptocurrency Activity

By Editors | 25/09/2021

Services for virtual currency transactions are deemed illegal, including those provided to Chinese residents by overseas crypto exchanges.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea: Deadline for Crypto Exchanges to Register Arrives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2021

Five crypto exchanges and one wallet provider have so far submitted their registration documents. Only Upbit has been formally approved by the FSC.