Cryptocurrency

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks, enforcement actions, adoption trends, and risks associated with decentralised digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

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    Cryptocurrency

    GDF Warns ASIC Against Overregulating Digital Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/03/2025

    ASIC should create a dedicated regulatory framework instead of primarily lifting from existing requirements, GDF says.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Indian Authorities Arrest Co-founder of Crypto Exchange Garantex

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2025

    The arrest was made at the request of US authorities, who have charged Aleksej Besciokov for conspiracy to commit money laundering and violate sanctions.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Korea to Accelerate 2nd Phase Regulations on Digital Assets

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

    The Trump administration’s pro-crypto stance has prompted Korea to accelerate its virtual asset policies. It is also examining policy around crypto ETFs.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Japan’s Cabinet Approves Bill to Ease Crypto Regulations

    By Thisanka Siripala | 11/03/2025

    The bill establishes a new category for crypto intermediaries and enhances flexibility in stablecoin reserve management, among other things.

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    Cryptocurrency

    SGX to List Bitcoin Perpetual Futures in H2 2025

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2025

    The new contracts, which are pending regulatory approval, will be available only to institutional clients and professional investors.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Japanese Lawmakers Move to Lower Tax on Crypto Transactions

    By Thisanka Siripala | 11/03/2025

    Draft bill proposes to reduce the capital gains tax on crypto transactions, including cryptocurrency derivatives.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    China Prosecuted 25,000 Financial Crime Cases in 2024

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2025

    Over 3,000 individuals were prosecuted for money laundering using crypto. One prosecution is targeting a criminal group in Myanmar.

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    Stablecoins

    Thai SEC Adds Stablecoins to List of Approved Cryptocurrencies

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2025

    The move means token issuers and ICO portals can accept USDC and USDT for digital token investment transactions.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    Taiwan FSC Implements New Crypto Custody Rule for VASPs

    By Mark Johnston | 10/03/2025

    Virtual asset custodians that meet international information security management standards can store up to 30% of client assets in hot wallets.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    US, EU Authorities Shut Down Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2025

    The takedown operation came after the EU sanctioned Garantex, prompting Tether to block wallets on the platform holding more than $26mn.

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