Cryptocurrency

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks, enforcement actions, adoption trends, and risks associated with decentralised digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Publishes Update on VA, VASPs Standards Implementation

    By Jill Wong | 28/06/2023

    The latest FATF review on country compliance finds that markets are continuing to struggle with FATF requirements to regulate virtual asset service providers.

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    Cryptocurrency

    US Supreme Court Rules in First Crypto-related Case

    By Editors | 28/06/2023

    The ruling will halt class-action lawsuits against Coinbase in two California cases, and move both cases into arbitration.

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    Cryptocurrency

    UK Law Commission Offers Recommendations on Digital Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/06/2023

    The Law Commission suggests the introduction of a distinct category of personal property to better recognise and protect the unique features of digital assets.

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    Cryptocurrency

    HSBC Starts Offering Customers Access to Crypto ETFs

    By Editors | 27/06/2023

    HSBC is allowing Hong Kong customers to buy and sell Bitcoin and Ether based ETFs listed on the local stock market.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    BSP Urged to Take Action Against Unregistered Crypto Exchanges

    By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2023

    Infrawatch PH says exhibiting leniency toward unregistered crypto exchanges risks the Philippines remaining on the FATF gray list.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Plenary: Cameroon, Croatia and Vietnam Added to Grey List

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2023

    The FATF will publish on 27 June its fourth update on the implementation of the recommendations on virtual assets and VASPs.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Switzerland Freezes $26m in Crypto Linked to Terra Collapse

    By Editors | 25/06/2023

    The assets, held at digital asset bank Sygnum, were frozen in response to a request from US and Korean authorities.

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    Structural Regulation

    FSC Korea Approves Financial Hub Development Plan

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/06/2023

    The financial hub development plan outline measures the FSC will undertake to promote financial hubs in South Korea.

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    Stablecoins

    Upper House of UK Parliament Approves Financial Services and Markets Bill

    By Editors | 23/06/2023

    The bill will give regulators powers to regulate stablecoins and crypto activities and enable the PSR to force banks to reimburse APP fraud victims.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    CFTC Files Charges in First Romance Scam Case Involving Crypto

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2023

    The CFTC says it is the first time it is handling a romance scam case involving digital asset commodities and forex.

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