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

    SEC Lawsuit Against Binance May Proceed, Court Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2024

    Binance already settled DOJ, Treasury and CFTC charges for $4.3bn, but the SEC’s case was not included in the settlement.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Singapore Releases Two Reports Tackling Terrorism Financing

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2024

    The updated TF National Risk Assessment found that money remittances remain High-Risk, while the refreshed strategy for CFT calls for robust regulatory regimes.

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    Tokenisation

    Trade Bodies to Develop Disclosure Guidelines for Digital Assets

    By Editors | 02/07/2024

    Four trade associations have organised a Steering Committee to propose new disclosure guidelines for digital asset tokens offered in the US.

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    Cryptocurrency

    US Treasury Finalises New Crypto-Tax Regulations

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2024

    While the new rule will go into effect for transactions starting in 2025, non-custodial brokers will be subject to a separate set of regulations.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    FATF Adds Monaco, Venezuela to Grey List; Removes Two Others

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2024

    The Plenary also adopted two new country assessments and approved five priorities for the incoming Mexican Presidency.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Taiwanese Singer Facing Prosecution Over JPEX Crypto Fraud

    By Editors | 28/06/2024

    Popular Taiwanese singer Nine Chen reportedly received 320,000 USDT to act as JPEX’s brand ambassador last year.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Thailand SEC to Relax Outsourcing Rules for ICO Portals

    By Editors | 28/06/2024

    The SEC is consulting on amendments that would allow ICO portals to outsource additional business operations beyond what is currently permitted.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korea: FSS, KISA to Collaborate on Crypto Investigations

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/06/2024

    The MoU will establish a cooperative investigation system between the FSS and KISA for cyber incidents that disrupt the virtual asset market.

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    DeFi & Web3

    HK LegCo Forms New Sub-committee on Web3 and Virtual Asset Growth

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2024

    The newly-formed committee will focus on developing regulatory frameworks, improvement of technology and investor safeguards.

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    DeFi & Web3

    Hong Kong FIs Keen on DeFi and Metaverse: AoF Reports

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/06/2024

    HKMA said FIs are interested in exploring opportunities brought by DeFi and metaverse as they expand involvement in virtual assets.

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