Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency

Korea Showing Leadership on Crypto Assets, Says IMF Head

By Mark Johnston | 18/12/2023

Korea is showing leadership by amending its AML law and setting up new legislation on crypto assets, said the IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva.

Cryptocurrency

FASB Issues Standards to Implement ‘Fair Value’ Accounting for Crypto

By Mark Johnston | 18/12/2023

Fair value accounting allows firms to provide a clearer view of their financial position and the actual economic value of their crypto holdings.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

IOSCO Calls for Stronger Response to Online Threats to Retail Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2023

Collaboration is needed between regulators, law enforcement, and stakeholders in the broader online ecosystem like search engine operators and social media platforms.

Cryptocurrency

US SEC Denies Coinbase Rule-making Petition

By Editors | 17/12/2023

SEC Chair Gary Gensler said the existing securities regime already appropriately governs crypto asset securities.

Cryptocurrency

NYAG Announces $22m Settlement With Crypto Firm KuCoin

By Editors | 13/12/2023

KuCoin is required to refund more than USD 16.7 million to New York investors and pay more than USD 5.3 million to the state.

Cryptocurrency

Taiwan FSC to Form New Financial Technology Bureau

By Editors | 13/12/2023

The new bureau, operating alongside the FSC’s four other bureaus, will be charged with regulating and supervising the crypto sector.

Custody & Infrastructure

FSC Korea Proposes Rules to Protect Virtual Asset Users

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2023

VASPs must store at least 80% of customers’ virtual assets in cold wallets, purchase liability insurance, hold reserves, and monitor for abnormal transactions.

Market Risk

BCBS Says it Will Launch Three New Consultations

By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2023

The consultations will deal with the standards for crypto assets, interest rate risk in the banking book, and window-dressing by G-SIBs.

Cryptocurrency

Japan Prepares to Relax Crypto Taxation Policies

By Editors | 08/12/2023

The reforms will allow corporations to hold crypto assets without being taxed on unrealised gains at the end of each year.