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

    FTX Sues Binance to Recover $1.8b in Alleged Fraudulent Transfers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2024

    FTX has filed a lawsuit against Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, seeking to reclaim $1.8bn from a 2021 share buyback deal.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Korea’s New Virtual Asset Committee Holds First Meeting

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2024

    A key issue discussed was enabling corporate entities to participate in the domestic virtual asset market rather than using overseas platforms.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Taiwan: New Rules for Crypto to Enter into Force in Jan 2025

    By Editors | 11/11/2024

    The new rules will cover VASP registration, custody of fiat currency, information security, complaints handling, record keeping, and other areas.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    Anchorage Digital Secures Crypto Licence in Singapore

    By Mark Johnston | 11/11/2024

    The licence enables Anchorage Digital to offer custody, staking, trading, and settlement services for crypto in Singapore, along with fiat on and off ramps.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Japan to Introduce New Legislation to Safeguard Crypto Assets

    By Thisanka Siripala | 08/11/2024

    Legislation will require foreign-based crypto exchanges facing financial distress to maintain crypto assets belonging to domestic investors in Japan.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Major Japanese FIs Call on FSA to Allow Crypto ETFs

    By Thisanka Siripala | 07/11/2024

    MUFJ Trust Bank, Nomura, Daiwa Securities, and bitFlyer are among calling for the introduction of crypto ETFs in Japan to enhance its global competitiveness.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Hong Kong Broker to Launch ‘Virtual Asset Structured Products’

    By Editors | 06/11/2024

    Victory Securities said the SFC has granted it approval to market and distribute “cash-settled virtual asset structured products” to qualified professional investors.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Hong Kong’s OSL Group Expanding to Japan via Acquisition

    By Thisanka Siripala | 06/11/2024

    OSL Group is acquiring an 81 percent stake in Japanese crypto exchange CoinBest, enabling it to enter the Japanese market.

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    Market Abuse

    Korea to Prosecute Unfair Trading Case Involving Virtual Assets

    By Editors | 05/11/2024

    This is the first case of unfair trading referred for prosecution since the Virtual Asset User Protection Act came into force in July.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2024 – Results Announcement

    By Editors | 05/11/2024

    Regulation Asia held its 7th annual Awards ceremony on 4 November 2024. Here we announce the winners in each category.

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