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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 Should Re-examine Relationship with Regulators, and Vice Versa
By Andy Meehan | 25/09/2021
Andy Meehan says greater collaboration is needed between industry players and regulators to advance ‘sensible’ regulation and ensure the public is properly educated.
Cryptocurrency
Thai SEC Directs Listed Companies to Disclose Crypto Investments
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 25/09/2021
Disclosures should be made through the SET’s online portal, company websites, annual registration statements and annual reports.
Cryptocurrency
PBOC Intensifies Crackdown on Cryptocurrency Activity
By Editors | 25/09/2021
Services for virtual currency transactions are deemed illegal, including those provided to Chinese residents by overseas crypto exchanges.
Cryptocurrency
Korea: Deadline for Crypto Exchanges to Register Arrives
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2021
Five crypto exchanges and one wallet provider have so far submitted their registration documents. Only Upbit has been formally approved by the FSC.
Capital Adequacy
Industry Bodies Call for Less Stringent Treatment of Cryptoassets
By Editors | 23/09/2021
The prudential framework envisaged by the BCBS consultation would create “material impediments” to regulated bank participation in cryptoasset markets.
Market Abuse
CFTC Investigates Binance for Possible Insider Trading
By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2021
Binance reportedly has plans to become a licensed financial institution, with a centralised headquarters, to make it easier to work with regulators.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions Crypto Firm Over Ransomware Payments
By Editors | 21/09/2021
OFAC has designated crypto OTC broker Suex, which operates from Russia, for facilitating transactions involving the proceeds of ransomware payments.
Cryptocurrency
Philippine SEC Warns Against Dealing with Unlicensed Entities
By Editors | 21/09/2021
The SEC has warned against dealing with unlicensed forex brokers, crypto exchanges, and DeFi platforms among others.
Cryptocurrency
Korea: Nearly 70 Crypto Exchanges Set to Suspend Services
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/09/2021
Nearly 40 exchanges are set to suspend all services, while 28 have ISMS certification and can continue trading without the Korean won.
Cryptocurrency
Laos Authorises Six Companies for Crypto Mining, Trading
By Editors | 18/09/2021
Government ministries will work with the central bank and national power utility to decide on rules governing the use of cryptocurrencies.
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