Cryptocurrency

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

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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    APRA Directs Banks to Declare Links to Crypto Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2023

    APRA has asked banks to declare and report their business ties to crypto firms and start-ups, which worry increased supervision will make it harder to access financial services.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Eurex to Launch Europe’s First Bitcoin Futures Contract

    By Editors | 23/03/2023

    The contract, developed in partnership with FTSE Russell and Digital Asset Research, will launch on 17 April 2023.

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    Cryptocurrency

    US Authorities Consider Taxing NFTs as Collectibles

    By Editors | 23/03/2023

    Under the US tax code, collectibles are subject to a 28% capital gains tax rate, compared to 20% for stocks, bonds and cryptocurrencies.

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    Cryptocurrency

    US SEC Simultaneously Charges Crypto Founder, Eight Celebrities

    By Editors | 23/03/2023

    Tron founder Justin Sun sold unregistered securities to US investors, manipulated TRX and BTT markets, and paid celebrities to tout the offerings without disclosing their compensation.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Crypto Firms Looking to Set Up in Hong Kong: Christopher Hui

    By Editors | 22/03/2023

    Between October and February, 80 virtual asset-related companies have expressed interest in establishing a presence in Hong Kong.

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    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    Korean Prosecutors Probe “Illegal” Crypto Token Listings

    By Editors | 22/03/2023

    A Bithumb executive, former Coinone employee, and other crypto exchanges are said to have illegally listed crypto tokens on their platforms.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Taiwan Cabinet to Expand FSC’s Remit to Crypto Sector

    By Editors | 22/03/2023

    The FSC will focus on the segregation of customer assets at crypto exchanges, the supervision of token listings, and customer protection.

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    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    Korea: Ex-Coinone Executive Arrested Over Crypto Listings

    By Editors | 21/03/2023

    The former executive allegedly almost $1.5mn from brokers to list a specific cryptocurrency on the Coinone trading platform.

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    Stablecoins

    Mastercard Working on Integration to Enable Stablecoin Spending

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/03/2023

    The Mastercard-Stables project will allow users to spend stablecoin balances on everyday purchases without first converting it to fiat.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Upbit’s Azman Hamid Discusses Travel Rule Adoption in APAC

    By Editors | 21/03/2023

    Upbit’s Azman Hamid discusses the UAE’s addition to the FATF grey list and APAC’s implementation of the FATF recommendations on virtual assets.

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