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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
Four Crypto Platforms Directed to Stop Offering Services in Japan
By Editors | 05/04/2023
Bybit, MEXC Global, Bitforex, and Bitget were warned against offering services to Japanese residents without registration.
Cryptocurrency
Delay of Voyager-Binance.US Deal Could Cost $100m
By Editors | 05/04/2023
The acquisition of Voyager by Binance.US is being appealed by the DOJ. Creditors say the deal must be consummated by 13 April or they stand to lose $100mn.
Cryptocurrency
FTX EU Begins Allowing Customers to Withdraw Funds
By Editors | 05/04/2023
FTX EU set up a website through which balances can be verified and requests for withdrawals in fiat currency can be made.
Anti-Money Laundering
KoFIU Shares Findings from On-site Inspections at VASPs
By Editors | 04/04/2023
KoFIU issued reprimands, cautions and KRW 490 million in fines against five crypto exchanges, executives and employees.
Cryptocurrency
Crypto Firm Bittrex Announces Decision to Exit US Market
By Editors | 03/04/2023
A lack of regulatory clarity makes it economically unviable for Bittrex to continue operating in the US. The global platform will continue operating.
Cryptocurrency
US Futures SRO Issues New Rule for Crypto Activities
By Editors | 03/04/2023
The compliance rule covers anti-fraud, just and equitable principles of trade, disclosure, and supervision requirements for spot bitcoin and ether trading.
Cryptocurrency
BIS Innovation Hub to Launch Cryptoasset Data Project
By Editors | 02/04/2023
Project Atlas will allow users to visualise cross-border flows in cryptoasset and DeFi markets via publicly available dashboards.
Tokenisation
Mirae Asset, SK Telecom to Collaborate on Security Token Business
By Editors | 01/04/2023
Mirae Asset Securities and SK Telecom formed a consortium to collaborate on creating a business ecosystem for security tokens.
Cryptocurrency
Taiwan FSC to Develop Regulatory Guidelines for Crypto Industry
By Editors | 31/03/2023
The guidelines will cover information disclosures, product listings, customer asset segregation, money laundering prevention, consumer protection, and information security, among other areas.
Anti-Money Laundering
UK Unveils New Plan to Tackle Economic Crime
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2023
The plan involves hiring 475 specialist investigators, investing in technology and data analytics, and establishing a new multi-agency crypto cell.
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