Digital Assets

PEPs & Sanctions

US Appeals Court Overturns Tornado Cash Sanctions

By Editors | 28/11/2024

The court said federal law only gives OFAC the authority to sanction property, and Tornado Cash’s smart contracts do not qualify as property.

Anti-Money Laundering

Taiwan FSC Fines Two Crypto Exchanges for AML Violations

By Mark Johnston | 28/11/2024

FSC investigations found lapses involving CDD, transaction monitoring, record-keeping, and suspicious transaction reporting.

Cryptocurrency

UK FCA Unveils Plans for Crypto Regulation, Tokenisation

By Manesh Samtani | 28/11/2024

Several discussion papers and consultations will be issued between now and early 2026. The new crypto regime will go live within 2026.

Anti-Money Laundering

Wolfsberg Group Defines Key Terms Related to Digital Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2024

The definitions are intended to serve as a foundational reference for assessing ML/TF risks and developing appropriate controls for digital assets.

Cryptocurrency

Japan FSA Considers Tightening Regulations For Crypto

By Thisanka Siripala | 27/11/2024

The FSA is conducting closed door discussions to explore regulating crypto assets as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.

Cryptocurrency

BSP Proposes to Enhance Reporting Requirements for VASPs

By Editors | 26/11/2024

VASPs must submit 13 reports at specified intervals to ensure thorough oversight. A new reporting portal will be implemented by January.

Cryptocurrency

Japan’s FSA to Introduce Lighter Regulations for Crypto Brokers

By Thisanka Siripala | 26/11/2024

The FSA is exploring the creation of a new “intermediary business” with lighter regulations for enterprises handling cryptocurrency and stablecoins.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korean Court Declares Haru Invest Bankrupt Amid Crypto Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2024

The ruling paves the way for asset liquidation. A creditors’ meeting is set for February 2025 to chart the recovery process.

Cryptocurrency

Shanghai Court Declares Personal Ownership of Crypto Legal

By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2024

In an opinion piece, a Shanghai judge wrote that cryptocurrency ownership is not illegal for individuals.