Digital Assets

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    Another US Court Rules Tornado Cash Sanctions Were Unlawful

    By Editors | 23/01/2025

    Court ruled that Tornado Cash smart contracts could not be classified as property IEEPA. A similar ruling was issued by a different court in November 2024.

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    Market Abuse

    Korean Regulators Refer Crypto Manipulation Case for Prosecution

    By Mark Johnston | 23/01/2025

    The case is the first processed in accordance with the official investigation procedures set by the new Virtual Asset User Protection Act

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    Cryptocurrency

    US SEC Launches Task Force to Develop Crypto Regulatory Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2025

    The task force will help the SEC draw clear regulatory lines, provide realistic paths to registration, craft sensible disclosure frameworks, and deploy enforcement resources judiciously.

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    Cryptocurrency

    NYDFS Issues Alerts on Proliferation of Meme Coins

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2025

    The NYDFS said that meme coins are not subject to rigorous regulatory standards and that their creators are often involved in “pump-and-dump schemes”.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Thailand Considers Allowing Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Retail Investors

    By Mark Johnston | 21/01/2025

    Thailand’s SEC is also considering allowing firms with strong credit ratings to issue stablecoins backed by corporate bonds

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    Cryptocurrency

    Vietnam to Introduce Regulatory Sandbox for Crypto, Fintech

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2025

    The sandbox will allow testing of business models in areas such as cryptocurrency trading and digital asset management

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    Cryptocurrency

    Donald Trump Has Been Sworn in as US President

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/01/2025

    Executive orders were signed to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement and to delay enforcement of the TikTok ban

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Illicit Activity in Crypto is Decreasing, TRM Labs Finds

    By Thisanka Siripala | 20/01/2025

    Illicit activity in crypto decreased in 2024 as a proportion of total transactions, but ransomware, fraud, and sanctions related threats continue to persist

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    KYC & CDD

    Upbit Facing Potential Business Restrictions for AML Noncompliance

    By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2025

    South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange is facing restrictions on conducting business with new customers for up to three months

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    Tokenisation

    MAS Unveils Scheme to Drive Digital Bond Issuance in Singapore

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/01/2025

    The three schemes enhance tokenisation, promote green financing, and support companies raising capital in Singapore’s bond market.

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