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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
SEC Thailand Consults on Proposal to Ban Crypto Lending
By Editors | 15/03/2023
The ban is being proposed to protect investors from situations where service providers suffer financial problems or their services are discontinued.
Cryptocurrency
Digital Asset Developments in South Korea: Balancing Innovation and Risk
By Rahul Advani | 15/03/2023
South Korea’s thoughtful approach to regulating digital assets will foster growth and innovation and result in a more vibrant and inclusive digital economy, say Rahul Advani and Angela Ang.
Cryptocurrency
FSB’s Eva Hupkes Discusses Crypto, Stablecoin and DeFi Regulation
By Editors | 13/03/2023
The FSB’s Eva Hupkes discusses the work underway to bring about globally harmonised regulatory frameworks for crypto assets, stablecoins, and DeFi.
Tokenisation
Thailand Offers Tax Breaks to ICO Issuers and Investors
By Editors | 10/03/2023
Under a draft royal decree approved by lawmakers, corporate income tax and VAT will be waived for companies issuing digital tokens for investment purposes.
Anti-Money Laundering
Indian Crypto Businesses Now Subject to AML Laws
By Editors | 10/03/2023
Indian crypto firms are now formally required to perform KYC due diligence, verify client identities, monitor transactions, and report suspicious activities.
Resolution & Recovery
Crypto Focused Bank Silvergate to Enter Into Liquidation
By Editors | 09/03/2023
Silvergate has served as one of the main banks for crypto companies. The wind down and liquidation plan includes full repayment of all deposits.
Cryptocurrency
NYAG Files Lawsuit Against Crypto Platform KuCoin
By Editors | 09/03/2023
In a first by a US authority, the lawsuit claims that Ether is a security, meaning KuCoin was required to register as a securities broker or dealer.
Anti-Money Laundering
Korea Customs: Crypto Involved in 70pc of Illicit Fund Flows in 2022
By Editors | 09/03/2023
The illicit crypto transactions were mostly aimed at purchasing foreign virtual assets with the intention of exploiting the so-called “Kimchi premium”.
Cryptocurrency
Court Allows Binance.US to Buy Voyager Despite SEC Objection
By Editors | 09/03/2023
The court said the SEC’s objection was “vague”, that it failed to present any evidence, and that it should not have waited until the last minute to raise its concerns.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
HK Losses from Crypto Scams Exceeded $200m in 2022
By Editors | 08/03/2023
Financial losses from crypto-related scams accounted for more than half of the total value lost through technology crime last year, police say.
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