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Reporting on regulatory frameworks, enforcement actions, adoption trends, and risks associated with decentralised digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Cryptocurrency
Crypto Firm Voyager Digital Files for Bankruptcy, FDIC Opens Probes
By Editors | 08/07/2022
Voyager previously used wording on a company web page implying that deposit protection could apply in the event of the company’s own failure.
Cryptocurrency
IOSCO Outlines Planned Work to Address Crypto Market Risks
By Editors | 07/07/2022
The roadmap will initially focus IOSCO’s Fintech Taskforce on work to analyse and respond to market integrity and investor protection concerns.
Cryptocurrency
South Korea Launches First Crypto Bank Service
By Editors | 07/07/2022
The “crypto bank” offers multiple financial services for crypto assets including deposits, loans, asset transactions, and withdrawals.
Tokenisation
Chinese Bigtechs Pledge to Prevent, Deter NFT Speculation
By Editors | 07/07/2022
Tencent and Ant Group are among those that have pledged to adhere to China’s crypto ban and prevent speculation on platforms that deal in ‘digital collectibles’.
PEPs & Sanctions
Crypto Industry Seeks Public Sector Support on Sanctions Issues
By Manesh Samtani | 06/07/2022
More than 15 million crypto addresses have been linked to criminal activity with a nexus in Russia, a new GDF report says.
Anti-Money Laundering
EU Council Agrees Position on Bloc-Wide AML Authority
By Editors | 06/07/2022
The AMLA will directly supervise certain types of credit and financial institutions, including crypto asset service providers, starting in 2026.
Anti-Money Laundering
Korea FSS Expands Banking Industry Probe into FX Trading
By Editors | 06/07/2022
The probe was prompted by abnormal trading activity at Woori and Shinhan Bank. Other banks have been asked to conduct internal inspections.
Cryptocurrency
MAS Mulls New Restrictions on Retail Investment in Crypto
By Editors | 05/07/2022
New measures may include placing limits on retail participation, and introducing new rules on the use of leverage in crypto transactions.
Cryptocurrency
Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital Files for Bankruptcy
By Manesh Samtani | 05/07/2022
The bankruptcy filing came three days after Three Arrows entered into liquidation in the British Virgin Islands.
Cryptocurrency
Binance to Help Cambodia Develop Crypto Regulatory Framework
By Editors | 04/07/2022
Binance signed an MoU with Cambodia’s securities regulator to support the development of a legal framework for regulating digital asset businesses.
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