Digital Assets

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US Authorities Arrest Man Over False SEC Tweet on Bitcoin ETFs

By Editors | 22/10/2024

The arrestee had used a SIM swap attack in January to obtain access to the SEC’s X account, while his co-conspirators issued the fraudulent tweet.

Tokenisation

BIS Report Offers Considerations for Central Banks on Tokenisation

By Editors | 22/10/2024

The report discusses the opportunities, risks, and policy implications of token arrangements for central banks and the global financial system.

PEPs & Sanctions

Switzerland Adopts More Measures from EU’s 14th Russia Package

By Editors | 21/10/2024

Switzerland will not adopt the EU text that requires companies to prevent circumvention via their subsidiaries “to the best of their ability”.

Tokenisation

DBS Bank Launches Token Services for Institutional Clients

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/10/2024

The new services offer real-time payment settlement through a permissioned blockchain, which is expected to enable clients to optimise liquidity and streamline operations.

Structural Regulation

Euroclear Acquires Strategic Stake in Singapore’s Marketnode

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/10/2024

Euroclear said it aims to participate in establishing a key APAC market infrastructure designed to simplify the management of funds flows and reduce settlement times.

Cryptocurrency

US SEC Charges Cumberland DRW for Illegal Crypto Operations

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/10/2024

The SEC complaint alleges that Cumberland DRW bought and sold over $2bn in crypto assets without registering as a securities dealer.

Stablecoins

Hong Kong Working “Full Steam Ahead” on Stablecoin Legislation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/09/2024

The FSTB and the HKMA will “strive” to introduce draft legislation for Hong Kong’s stablecoin regulatory regime by end 2024.

Cryptocurrency

Japan FSA Issues Business Improvement Order on DMM Bitcoin

By Mark Johnston | 30/09/2024

DMM Bitcoin has until 28 October to submit plans to the FSA specifying measures to prevent a recurrence of the bitcoin theft it suffered in May.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Imposes Cyber Sanctions on Russian Crypto Network

By Manesh Samtani | 30/09/2024

Two Russians were also indicted in a coordinated action that additionally involved the seizure of web domains and infrastructure.