Cryptocurrency

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thailand Unveils Measures to Combat Digital Asset Mule Accounts

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2025

Digital asset businesses will be obligated to exchange information, screen, and suspend transactions or accounts linked to technology-related crimes

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Korean Banks Call for Relaxing Crypto Rules: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2025

Korean bankers called for a relaxation of rules to allow virtual asset exchange to have more than one banking partner.

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SFC Grants First Approvals Allowing Crypto Staking Services

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/04/2025

HashKey and OSL can expand their product and service offerings to provide staking as a service to clients, including retail clients.

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US Authorities End ‘Regulation by Prosecution’ for Digital Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 14/04/2025

The SEC is considering introducing an exemptive relief framework that allows crypto firms to operate until federal regulations are in place.

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Japan FSA Seeks Feedback on Future of Crypto Regulation

By Thisanka Siripala | 11/04/2025

The FSA expressed concerns about inadequate disclosures, misleading investment schemes, and insider trading risks.

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HKMA Issues Guidance on Crypto Staking Services for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2025

Banks must implement adequate policies and controls before engaging in crypto staking services, HKMA said.

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SFC Permits VATPs to Offer Crypto Staking Services to Clients

By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2025

VATPs can provide staking as a service to clients, including retail clients. SFC-authorised virtual asset funds can also stake virtual asset holdings.

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Japan Amendments to Reclassify Crypto Expected in 2026

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/04/2025

The change would make trading in crypto based on insider information illegal, as is the case with stocks and other financial products.

PEPs & Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions Two More Iran-Linked Circumvention Networks

By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2025

A China-based motor manufacturer and a Hong Kong-based ship operator were included in the sanctions.