Cryptocurrency

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

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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    BCBS Publishes Final Standards for Bank Crypto Exposures

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2024

    The BCBS published final amendments to the prudential standard and the final disclosure framework for banks’ cryptoasset exposures.

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    Cryptocurrency

    US to List First Spot Ether ETFs Next Week – Reports

    By Editors | 17/07/2024

    Final approvals for up to eight spot ether ETFs are expected on Monday. Trading is expected to start the next day.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Korean Lawmakers Propose Revision Bill to Postpone Crypto Tax

    By Editors | 17/07/2024

    The financial investment income tax, which would impose a 20-25% capital gains tax on stock, bond and fund investments, is also expected to be abolished or postponed.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Australia Convicts Ex-Crypto Promoter for Unlicensed Financial Advice

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/07/2024

    John Bigatton was convicted for providing unlicensed financial advice when he promoted BitConnect in seminars and on social media.

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    Thai SEC Proposes New Requirements for Crypto Exchanges

    By Editors | 16/07/2024

    Digital asset exchanges will be required to establish and disclose rules regarding token listing, delisting, trading, clearing, settlement, and market making.

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    Cryptocurrency

    FSC Korea Issues Regulations for New Virtual Assets Law

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2024

    The regulations specify how the virtual asset market will be supervised and illegal activities will be investigated. The new law takes effect on Friday.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Crypto Lender Celsius Files Lawsuit Against Former Users

    By Editors | 12/07/2024

    Crypto lender Celsius said users who withdrew funds in the 90 days before its bankruptcy “unfairly benefitted at the expense of other account holders”.

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    Cryptocurrency

    ASX Commences Trading in Second Spot Bitcoin ETF

    By Editors | 12/07/2024

    The ETF is managed by DigitalX Limited in partnership with K2 Asset Management and Canadian firm 3iQ.

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    Futu Securities Granted Approval to Offer Crypto in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 11/07/2024

    A licence upgrade allows Futu Securities to provide virtual asset dealing services to retail and professional investors in Hong Kong.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Korean Regulators Outline Approach to Crypto Investigations

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2024

    The new investigation system will be immediately activated on 19 July, when the new Virtual Asset User Protection Act takes effect.

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