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Reporting on regulatory frameworks, enforcement actions, adoption trends, and risks associated with decentralised digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Cryptocurrency
BIS Innovation Hub Announces New Set of Projects
By Editors | 20/06/2022
The first three Eurosystem Centre projects will focus on crypto markets, quantum-resistant cryptography for payments, and climate-related disclosures.
Cryptocurrency
US Regulators Probe Celsius Suspension of Crypto Withdrawals
By Editors | 20/06/2022
Withdrawals have been suspended one week. Celsius says it is continuing efforts to stabilise its liquidity and operations, and that the process “will take time”.
Market Abuse
US SEC Probes Insider Trading Controls at Crypto Firms: Reports
By Editors | 19/06/2022
The SEC is reportedly seeking information about how crypto exchanges protect their users from insider trading on their platforms.
Cryptocurrency
Shanghai Strengthens Efforts to Curb Crypto Mining
By Darien Choong | 17/06/2022
Crypto mining has continued in China despite a government ban on such activities since May 2021.
Cryptocurrency
Australia: New Govt to Push Ahead with BNPL, Crypto Regulation
By Editors | 14/06/2022
The government will also continue a consultation process started by Josh Frydenberg on a regulatory framework for the crypto sector.
Cryptocurrency
ADDX to Recognise Crypto Assets for Investor Onboarding
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/06/2022
ADDX will begin recognising bitcoin and ether using a 50 percent haircut and stablecoin USDC using a 10 percent haircut.
Structural Regulation
UK, Japan Formalise Arrangements on Regulatory Cooperation
By Editors | 13/06/2022
UK and Japan participants agreed to establish an innovation working group to provide a space for collaboration on payments, cryptoassets and financial innovation.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Korean Police Probe Possible Embezzlement at Terraform Labs
By Editors | 13/06/2022
Crypto exchanges are also being asked to draft guidelines on the listing and delisting of digital tokens, so as to protect investors from another Terra-like collapse.
Anti-Money Laundering
Japan Ministry Seeks Powers to Confiscate Crypto Assets
By Editors | 12/06/2022
Japan’s organised crime law currently only allows seizures of real property, movable assets and monetary claims, but not crypto assets.
Cryptocurrency
US SEC Reportedly Probing Binance 2017 Token Offering
By Editors | 09/06/2022
The SEC is also investigating market making companies owned by Binance’s CEO and whether company insiders may have engaged in trading abuses.
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