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Regulation Asia: Top Ten Contributed Articles for 2022

By Editors | 28/12/2022

This list presents the most-read contributed articles published by Regulation Asia in 2022, based on aggregated user traffic analytics.

Cryptocurrency

UK ASA Orders Removal of “Misleading” Crypto.com Ad

By Editors | 27/12/2022

The ASA said the ad was misleading because “it failed to illustrate the risk of investing in NFTs” and “it didn’t make clear that fees would apply”.

Stablecoins

Bank of Canada Papers Shine Spotlight on Stablecoins

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/12/2022

The first paper calls for effective regulation to gain payments-related benefits. The second highlights concentration risks applicable to stablecoins and their holders.

Cryptocurrency

Insurers Are Denying Coverage to Crypto Firms Linked to FTX

By Editors | 27/12/2022

When coverage is provided, it is becoming more pricey and contains broad policy exclusions that would deny any FTX-related claims.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

HK Police Arrest Two Men Over Halted Crypto Exchange AAX

By Editors | 26/12/2022

Police say the two men falsely claimed AAX was undergoing “scheduled maintenance” to suspend user withdrawals. A third individual is said to be on the run.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

How Law Enforcement Can Take Action Against Crypto Crime

By Gurvais Grigg | 23/12/2022

Blockchain analysis tools and appropriate training can help exchanges, law enforcement, and other stakeholders recover victim funds, says Gurvais Grigg.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

FTX, Alameda Execs Plead Guilty to US Fraud Charges

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2022

Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang are cooperating with the investigation into FTX, Alameda and Sam Bankman-Fried, who has been extradited to the US.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Co-Founder of OneCoin Pleads Guilty to Fraud

By Editors | 22/12/2022

Karl Sebastian Greenwood faces a maximum of 60 years in person. Co-conspirator Ruja Ignatova is on the FBI’s most wanted list.

DeFi & Web3

BIS Papers Explore DeFi Benefits, Risks, and Systemic ‘Fragility’

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2022

Regulators should address DeFi risks with globally consistent regulatory frameworks. Collateral liquidations in DeFi lead to lasting price impacts.