Cryptocurrency

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

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US, Japan, S Korea Issue Joint Warning Over DRPK Crypto Thefts

    By Thisanka Siripala | 17/01/2025

    North Korea’s cyber programme threatens the integrity and stability of the international financial system, the joint statement says

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    Canton Network Initiates Collateral Management Project for Crypto Derivatives

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/01/2025

    The project is being launched in partnership with Digital Asset and QCP to address collateral management inefficiencies in the crypto derivatives market

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    Cryptocurrency

    US Supreme Court Denies Binance Petition on Securities Law Applicability

    By Mark Johnston | 16/01/2025

    The US Supreme Court has rejected a request to review whether US securities laws apply to Binance, which doesn’t have a physical location

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    US Fines Crypto Firm BitMEX $100m for AML Violations

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2025

    The Justice Department said the penalty sends a clear message that companies which violate AML and KYC rules will face strict consequences.

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    Cryptocurrency

    US Appeals Court Orders SEC to Explain Denial of Coinbase Petition

    By Thisanka Siripala | 15/01/2025

    The court said the SEC must provide a more complete explanation for its decision but did not order it to undertake a rulemaking process

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    Cryptocurrency

    FSC Korea Includes Crypto Measures in Work Plan for 2025

    By Editors | 14/01/2025

    The annual work plan also includes measures to support market stability and the real economy, promote innovation in the financial industry, and enhance the capital market.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Indonesia OJK Assumes Crypto Oversight, Eyes Investor ID System

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/01/2025

    Bappebti has handed over regulatory responsibilities for cryptocurrencies and derivatives to the OJK and BI

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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    HKMA Consults on Treatment of Bank Exposures to Cryptoassets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2025

    HKMA intends to implement the BCBS standards on the prudential treatment of cryptoasset exposures and the disclosure requirements on 1 January 2026

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    US Grand Jury Indicts Three Russians Who Operated Crypto Mixers

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/01/2025

    The defendants operated Blender.io and Sinbad.io, which were used to launder funds stolen from victims of ransomware, virtual currency thefts, and other crimes.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Crypto Exchange Bybit Suspends Services in India

    By Mark Johnston | 14/01/2025

    Bybit temporarily suspended its trading and account registration services in India until it secures registration with FIU-IND

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