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Digital Assets
Emerging Prudential Risks
APRA Directs Banks to Declare Links to Crypto Firms
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2023
APRA has asked banks to declare and report their business ties to crypto firms and start-ups, which worry increased supervision will make it harder to access financial services.
Cryptocurrency
Eurex to Launch Europe’s First Bitcoin Futures Contract
By Editors | 23/03/2023
The contract, developed in partnership with FTSE Russell and Digital Asset Research, will launch on 17 April 2023.
Cryptocurrency
US Authorities Consider Taxing NFTs as Collectibles
By Editors | 23/03/2023
Under the US tax code, collectibles are subject to a 28% capital gains tax rate, compared to 20% for stocks, bonds and cryptocurrencies.
Sustainable Finance
StoneX, ACX Launch US Digital Carbon Marketplace
By ESG Investor | 23/03/2023
Financial services firm StoneX and Singapore-based AirCarbon Exchange have signed an agreement to create a US-based digital carbon marketplace.
Cryptocurrency
US SEC Simultaneously Charges Crypto Founder, Eight Celebrities
By Editors | 23/03/2023
Tron founder Justin Sun sold unregistered securities to US investors, manipulated TRX and BTT markets, and paid celebrities to tout the offerings without disclosing their compensation.
Stablecoins
Stablecoin Reserves Should be Held at Central Banks: Circle
By Editors | 22/03/2023
Circle is seeking to be able to hold USD reserves with the Fed rather than with various financial partners. In the long run, a wholesale CBDC could be used.
Cryptocurrency
Crypto Firms Looking to Set Up in Hong Kong: Christopher Hui
By Editors | 22/03/2023
Between October and February, 80 virtual asset-related companies have expressed interest in establishing a presence in Hong Kong.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Korean Prosecutors Probe “Illegal” Crypto Token Listings
By Editors | 22/03/2023
A Bithumb executive, former Coinone employee, and other crypto exchanges are said to have illegally listed crypto tokens on their platforms.
Cryptocurrency
Taiwan Cabinet to Expand FSC’s Remit to Crypto Sector
By Editors | 22/03/2023
The FSC will focus on the segregation of customer assets at crypto exchanges, the supervision of token listings, and customer protection.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Korea: Ex-Coinone Executive Arrested Over Crypto Listings
By Editors | 21/03/2023
The former executive allegedly almost $1.5mn from brokers to list a specific cryptocurrency on the Coinone trading platform.
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