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Digital Assets
Cryptocurrency
Indonesia OJK Assumes Crypto Oversight, Eyes Investor ID System
By Nithya Subramanian | 14/01/2025
Bappebti has handed over regulatory responsibilities for cryptocurrencies and derivatives to the OJK and BI
Emerging Prudential Risks
HKMA Consults on Treatment of Bank Exposures to Cryptoassets
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2025
HKMA intends to implement the BCBS standards on the prudential treatment of cryptoasset exposures and the disclosure requirements on 1 January 2026
Anti-Money Laundering
US Grand Jury Indicts Three Russians Who Operated Crypto Mixers
By Manesh Samtani | 14/01/2025
The defendants operated Blender.io and Sinbad.io, which were used to launder funds stolen from victims of ransomware, virtual currency thefts, and other crimes.
Cryptocurrency
Crypto Exchange Bybit Suspends Services in India
By Mark Johnston | 14/01/2025
Bybit temporarily suspended its trading and account registration services in India until it secures registration with FIU-IND
Cryptocurrency
Digital Asset Regulation: A Turning Tide in Australia
By Natasha Teja | 13/01/2025
Amid mounting pressure at home and abroad, Australian regulators are slowly turning to face digital assets
Cloud & Infrastructure
HKMA Launches Supervisory Incubator to Promote Responsible DLT Adoption
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2025
The incubator provides banks a one-stop platform for obtaining supervisory feedback on DLT-related proposals and the option to conduct live trials.
Cryptocurrency
Korean Supreme Court Uphold Jail Sentence of Crypto Trader
By Editors | 09/01/2025
The decision has brought clarity on the definition of a virtual asset business operator under South Korean law
Anti-Money Laundering
China FX Regulator Directs Banks to Ramp Up Risk Monitoring
By Manesh Samtani | 08/01/2025
Banks are asked to monitor for and report illegal cross-border financial activities involving underground banks, cross-border gambling, and virtual currencies
Market Abuse
CFTC Settles Lawsuit Against Crypto Exchange Gemini for $5m
By Editors | 08/01/2025
The CFTC’s 2022 lawsuit had accused Gemini of providing inaccurate information about the manipulation risks of a proposed Bitcoin futures product
Market Abuse
Seoul Prosecutors File First Charges Under New Crypto Law
By Manesh Samtani | 07/01/2025
Two individuals were arrested and indicted for manipulating virtual assets. A third individual fled overseas.
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