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

    Nasdaq Seeks Regulatory Approval to Launch Bitcoin Options

    By Editors | 31/08/2024

    Nasdaq said the options will enable investors to hedge their cryptocurrency investments. NYSE also applied for a similar approval earlier this year.

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    Cryptocurrency

    New Zealand to Implement Global Tax Reporting Framework for Crypto

    By Jaya Prakash Balakrishnan | 31/08/2024

    New Zealand crypto firms will start reporting user and transaction data to the Inland Revenue Department by 30 June 2027.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    WFE Offers Recommendations on Crypto Custody Practices

    By Editors | 30/08/2024

    The recommendations draw lessons from traditional finance to guide crypto custody providers in creating a safer space for investors.

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    Cryptocurrency

    BCBS Paper Warns of Risks in Permissionless DLT Systems

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/08/2024

    New working paper describes the risks associated with permissionless DLT, highlighting the need for banks to adopt robust risk management strategies.

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    Cryptocurrency

    US SEC Settles Charges Against Crypto Firm Abra

    By Editors | 30/08/2024

    The SEC said Abra operated as an unregistered investment company and sold a retail crypto asset lending product that should have been registered.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Russia Set to Start Testing Crypto in International Payments

    By Editors | 29/08/2024

    The trials will commence in September. If successful, Russia may allow the Moscow Exchange to set up crypto platforms next year.

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    Cryptocurrency

    CME to Launch Weekly Bitcoin Futures on 30 September

    By Editors | 29/08/2024

    The new contracts will be cash-settled at 4pm New York time every Friday to help investors mitigate weekend price moves.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Crypto Founder Pleads Guilty for Defrauding Investor

    By Editors | 28/08/2024

    CluCoin founder Austin Michael Taylor used $1.14mn of investor funds at online casinos and “lost these investor funds to gambling”.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    Thai SEC Enhances Governance Standards for Crypto Firms

    By Editors | 27/08/2024

    Crypto firms must have at least five directors on their board, including two independent directors, and establish an audit committee.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Thailand Extradites Crypto Fraud Suspect to China

    By Editors | 27/08/2024

    The Malaysian national is the first suspect to be sent from Thailand to China under an extradition treaty that took effect in 1999.

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