Cryptocurrency

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

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    MAS Grants MPI Licences to Units of Hex Trust, Matrixport

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/03/2025

    Both Hex Trust and Matrixport received approval for their Singapore operations after receiving in-principle approvals last year.

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    DeFi & Web3

    US Senate Votes to Overturn Tax Reporting Rule for DeFi Brokers

    By Thisanka Siripala | 06/03/2025

    The rule, if not repealed, will require DeFi brokers to report digital asset transactions and user data starting in 2027.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    Vietnam to Pilot State-run Platform for Trading Digital Assets

    By Thisanka Siripala | 06/03/2025

    Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance rejected an earlier proposal that would have allowed private firms to participate via a sandbox mechanism.

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    Cryptocurrency

    US President Announces Plans to Establish Strategic Crypto Reserve

    By Thisanka Siripala | 03/03/2025

    The Strategic Crypto Reserve would include Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. Further details have not yet been disclosed.

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    Cryptocurrency

    US SEC Declares Meme Coins Are Not Securities

    By Thisanka Siripala | 03/03/2025

    The US regulator issued a statement offering regulatory clarity on how meme coins are treated under securities regulations.

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    Cryptocurrency

    US SEC Drops Cases Against Crypto Firms Including Coinbase

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2025

    Coinbase, Robinhood Crypto, Uniswap Labs, Gemini and OpenSea have all said SEC enforcement probes against them have ended.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    US Authorities Impose $505m AML Penalty on Crypto Firm OKX

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025

    The DOJ said OKX did not implement required AML policies, enabling over USD 5 billion in suspicious transactions to flow through its platform.

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    Cryptocurrency

    FSA Japan Proposes Stricter Rules for “Professional Token Sales”

    By Thisanka Siripala | 27/02/2025

    Professional token sales will be subject to requirements to disclose the technical structure of the asset, issuer information, and intended use of funds.

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    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong Unveils New Measures to Boost Status as Global Hub

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2025

    HKEX is preparing for T+1 settlement and planning a new listing channel for technology firms. Government to issue new policy statement on virtual assets.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    KoFIU Partially Suspends Upbit’s Business Over AML Violations

    By Mark Johnston | 27/02/2025

    Upbit is prohibited from transferring virtual assets for new customers for three months. Disciplinary action also taken against 9 employees.

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