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

    MAS Grants In-principle Digital Assets Licence to JST Digital

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2024

    JST Digital was launched in New Jersey in 2018, registered with FinCEN in 2022, and is now on a path to a Singapore licence.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Monochrome Moves to List Spot Ether ETF on Cboe Australia

    By Thisanka Siripala | 07/09/2024

    Monochrome expects the ETF to begin trading by the end of the month, making it the first in the country that holds ether directly.

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    DeFi & Web3

    CFTC Fines Uniswap for Offering Crypto Derivatives Without Registration

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/09/2024

    The CFTC’s Ian McGinley said DeFi operators must be vigilant to ensure transactions comply with the law. Two commissioners dissented.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Charges Six Hamas Leaders for Terrorism, Sanctions Evasion

    By Editors | 06/09/2024

    The DOJ said Hamas crypto fundraising efforts caused US persons to engage in transactions that violated US sanctions regulations.

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    Cryptocurrency

    FSS Korea to Soon Commence Inspections of Crypto Businesses

    By Editors | 05/09/2024

    The inspections will check for illegal or suspicious transactions, compliance with consumer protection rules, and unethical business practices.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    North Korean Cyber Actors Targeting Crypto ETFs, FBI Warns

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2024

    The FBI has issued an advisory warning of advanced social engineering tactics being used by North Korean hackers to steal crypto assets.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Japan FSA Calls for Lower Taxes on Crypto for Individuals

    By Thisanka Siripala | 05/09/2024

    The FSA says gains from trading and investing in crypto should be taxed at a 20% flat rate, the same as traditional financial assets.

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    Cryptocurrency

    MAS Grants Major Payment Institution License to OKX

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2024

    OKX also appointed a former MAS official as its Singapore CEO, saying the city-state is a core market for its global strategy.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Indian Court Orders Takedown of Scam Crypto Websites

    By Ajoy K Das | 03/09/2024

    The order was granted after crypto firm Mudrex filed legal action to stop investors being scammed by websites using its name and brand.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    China Payments Becoming Increasingly Difficult for Russia

    By Editors | 02/09/2024

    Chinese banks are returning payments for goods already shipped; Chinese exporters asking for pre-payments; UAE banks rejecting payments for Russia-China trade.

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