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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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