Cryptocurrency

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

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    Cybersecurity

    Japan FSA Requests Self-Inspections from Crypto Exchanges

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2025

    The JVCEA is asked to ensure member crypto exchanges assess their vulnerability to North Korean cyberattacks, focusing on wallet management.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Vietnam Launches Nationwide Campaign Against Online Fraud

    By Editors | 01/01/2025

    Measures include developing an interagency coordination model and enhancing account verification, Internet banking security, and controls on crypto-related transactions.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Bybit Ordered to Disable Access to Crypto Platform from Malaysia

    By Editors | 01/01/2025

    Bybit was also directed to stop circulating, publishing or sending any advertisements to Malaysian investors.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Cambodia Issues New Regulatory Framework for Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/12/2024

    Banks can only have direct exposure to Group 1 cryptoassets. Services offered to customers can include other cryptoassets.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Russia Already Using Bitcoin in Foreign Trade Transactions – Reports

    By Editors | 30/12/2024

    Russian Finance Minister said bitcoin  is already being used in foreign trade transactions as part of a new “experimental regime”.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    Thailand Grants Second Digital Asset Custodian Licence

    By Editors | 28/12/2024

    The digital asset custodian licence was granted to Rakkar, part of SCBX Group’s venture capital arm.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Imposes More Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Oil Trade & Yemen’s Houthis

    By Editors | 22/12/2024

    The sanctions targets include companies based in Hong Kong, Malaysia and India. Five cryptocurrency wallets were also added to the SDN list.

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    Stablecoins

    US SEC Fines Unit of Jump Trading Over TerraUSD Collapse

    By Editors | 21/12/2024

    The SEC said Tai Mo Shan Limited deceived the market about TerraUSD’s stability while purchasing the stablecoin to restore its peg.

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    Cryptocurrency

    ESMA Releases Last Batch of Policy Documents for MiCA

    By Editors | 19/12/2024

    The new package includes standards on preventing market abuse and guidelines on suitability and crypto-asset transfer services.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Hong Kong SFC Grants Four New Virtual Asset Licences

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2024

    The SFC said the licences were granted under its “swift licensing process” for handling deemed-to-be-licensed VATP applicants

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