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Cryptocurrency
Reporting on regulatory frameworks, enforcement actions, adoption trends, and risks associated with decentralised digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Cryptocurrency
ESMA Calls on NCAs, Crypto Firms to Start Preparing for MiCA
By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2023
ESMA is concerned that MiCA’s optional grand-fathering period might allow some crypto firms to continue operating without a full licence all the way until July 2026.
Anti-Money Laundering
FinCEN to Require FIs to Report Transactions Involving Crypto Mixers
By Editors | 19/10/2023
FIs would have to report information about transactions they know or suspect could involve crypto mixing, whether in the US or in another jurisdiction.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Singapore Prosecutors Establish Technology and Crypto Crime Task Forces
By Editors | 19/10/2023
Singapore’s Attorney General’s Chambers has established a Technology Crime Task Force and Virtual Currency Task Force.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Hamas Operatives, Financial Facilitators
By Editors | 18/10/2023
OFAC is targeting Hamas members managing a “secret” investment portfolio, a Qatar-based financial facilitator, and a Gaza-based crypto exchange.
Cryptocurrency
ASIC Chair Stresses Need for Strong Regulation in Crypto
By Mark Johnston | 18/10/2023
ASIC chair Joe Longo was speaking hours after the launch of a new consultation paper on the future regulation of crypto service providers.
Cryptocurrency
California Governor Approves Digital Financial Assets Law
By Editors | 18/10/2023
The law grants California’s DFPI the authority to develop a regulatory framework for crypto activities in the state.
Cryptocurrency
BCBS Consults on Bank Disclosure Requirements for Crypto Exposures
By Editors | 17/10/2023
Major banks would have to disclose information on their crypto activities, crypto exposures, and related accounting classifications and capital and liquidity requirements.
Cryptocurrency
US SEC Publishes 2024 Examination Priorities Report
By Editors | 17/10/2023
Focus areas will include crypto-related securities, automated investment tools, artificial intelligence, trading algorithms, and investment adviser conduct.
Cryptocurrency
MAS Grants Major Payments Institution Licence to Upbit
By Editors | 16/10/2023
Upbit is South Korea’s largest crypto exchange. The group also has regulated digital asset exchanges in Indonesia and Thailand.
Cryptocurrency
G20 Leaders Adopt IMF-FSB Roadmap on Crypto Assets
By Editors | 16/10/2023
The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors called for “swift and coordinated implementation” of the roadmap.
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