Digital Assets

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    Cryptocurrency

    US SEC Dropping Cases Against Coinbase, OpenSea

    By Thisanka Siripala | 24/02/2025

    Coinbase said this is not just a victory for the company, but also for its customers, the US, and “individual freedom”.

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    Stablecoins

    StraitsX Partners with StanChart on Stablecoin Reserve Management

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2025

    StraitsX said its stablecoins are “fully-backed” and issued in compliance with the MAS’ upcoming stablecoin regulatory framework.

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    Stablecoins

    Japan to Ease Stablecoin and Crypto Brokerage Regulations

    By Thisanka Siripala | 24/02/2025

    The reforms would introduce a new “intermediary” category for crypto brokerage businesses and allow stablecoins to be backed by a broader range of assets.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    FTX Begins Creditor Repayments After Three-Year Wait

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/02/2025

    The FTX estate has started distributing funds to creditors, with initial payouts prioritising small claims under $50,000.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US SEC Launches Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/02/2025

    The unit will “root out those seeking to misuse innovation to harm investors and diminish confidence in new technologies”

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    India Enforcement Directorate Seizes $190m Related to BitConnect Scam

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/02/2025

    The ED the f’s investigation revealed that the founder of BitConnect and his associates ran an unregistered, fraudulent investment scheme.

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    Payments & Settlements

    China to Ramp Up Cooperation with Gulf States: PBOC Governor

    By Mark Johnston | 20/02/2025

    Speaking in Saudi Arabia, the PBOC governor pledged cooperation on local currency settlement, payment systems, digital currency and AML.

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    Cryptocurrency

    SFC Grants Virtual Asset Trading Platform Licence to Bullish

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2025

    The SFC has granted Bullish a licence to operate as a VATP, making it the 10th licence applicant to receive this approval.

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    Cryptocurrency

    SFC Unveils Roadmap for Achieving Virtual Assets Hub Ambitions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2025

    The roadmap includes potentially allowing virtual asset derivatives, margin financing, and staking and lending services.

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    Anti-Money Laundering

    Digital Currency Exchanges on Notice Amid AUSTRAC Compliance Blitz

    By Nathan Lynch | 20/02/2025

    Crackdown from AUSTRAC could be just the tip of the iceberg for crypto exchanges, as some could also face follow-up enforcement action.

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