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

    Korea Sets Roadmap for Opening Crypto Market to Corporate Participation

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2025

    Charities, universities and virtual asset exchanges will soon be allowed to sell crypto they receive as donations and fees.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Hong Kong Permits Use of Crypto for Wealth Verification Under CIES

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2025

    Cryptocurrency can be used in the wealth verification process to apply for the visa but is not among the “permissible assets” required to maintain the CIES visa status.

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    Cryptocurrency

    US SEC Delays Outstanding Crypto Cases Pending Regulatory Clarity

    By Mark Johnston | 13/02/2025

    The US SEC agreed to pause court cases against Binance and Cumberland DRW while its new crypto task force formulates regulatory guidelines.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US Court Orders ‘My Big Coin’ Founder to Pay $7.6m in Restitution

    By Mark Johnston | 12/02/2025

    Randall Crater, previously sentenced to serve over eight years in prison, is required to pay victims who were defrauded in the “My Big Coin” scheme.

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    Cryptocurrency

    US SEC Solicits Feedback on In-Kind Redemptions for Crypto ETFs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2025

    This follows an application by Cboe BZX Exchange seeking permission for “in-kind” creations and redemptions for two ETFs

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    Capital Adequacy

    HKMA Consults on Amendments to Banking Capital Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2025

    The amendments to certain definitions or provisions aim to enhance clarity and align with the Basel framework.

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    Cybersecurity

    Korean Crypto Exchanges Urged to Bolster IT Security After Failures

    By Thisanka Siripala | 12/02/2025

    FSS inspections in the last two months found traffic surges overloaded exchange servers, highlighting the need for infrastructure upgrades.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Japan Considers Stricter Disclosure Rules for Crypto Firms

    By Thisanka Siripala | 12/02/2025

    The proposed framework would require crypto firms to disclose financial and operational information like publicly traded companies.

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    Cryptocurrency

    ESMA Issues Guidance to Align EU Approach to MiCA Authorisation

    By Thisanka Siripala | 10/02/2025

    National competent authorities should ensure outsourcing is not used to create “letter-box entities” or evade supervision.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    ByBit Pays $1m Penalty to Re-enter Indian Crypto Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2025

    Bybit has paid a penalty and registered with FIU-IND, after having suspended services in India last month.

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