Digital Assets

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Korea: Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Bithumb Funds

By Editors | 06/02/2023

Kang Jong-Hyun is suspected of conspiring to manipulate the stock price of Bithumb affiliates and steal KRW 60 billion in company funds.

Anti-Money Laundering

New York Woman Charged for Financing Terrorist Groups With Crypto

By Editors | 06/02/2023

The case is one of the rare cases worldwide where cryptocurrency is alleged to have financed terrorism, said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

Tokenisation

FSC Korea Details Plans to Introduce Security Token Regulations

By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2023

Investors are expected to be able to trade security tokens in 2024 through the digital platforms of major securities firms. General investors will be subject to investment limits.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Authorities Probe Crypto Bank Silvergate Over FTX Dealings

By Editors | 06/02/2023

The criminal probe is said to be focused on Silvergate’s dealings with the now-bankrupt FTX and Alameda Research, and its hosting of accounts tied to both companies.

Trading & Investment

KRX Outlines Key Strategies to Boost Market Appeal in 2023

By Editors | 06/02/2023

The strategies include allowing night-time derivatives trading, a change to the dividend system, new derivatives product launches, and a new market for digital securities.

Cryptocurrency

Australian Treasury Issues Token Mapping Consultation Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2023

The paper distinguishes four major types of crypto-related products to help conceptualise how they might fit within existing regulatory frameworks.

Supervision & Enforcement

Singapore, Brunei to Deepen Cooperation on Banking, Insurance Supervision

By Editors | 04/02/2023

New MoU will deepen cooperation by facilitating information exchange and cross border on-site inspections between the two jurisdictions.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

“My Big Coin” Crypto Founder Gets Eight Year Jail Sentence

By Sam Chen | 04/02/2023

In the first sentencing of a crypto founder for a marketing fraud, prosecutors said Randall Crater defrauded investors of more than $7.5mn.

Cryptocurrency

Looking Beyond the Hype of Cryptoassets

By Olivier Fines | 03/02/2023

Oliver Fines says fiduciaries have no excuse for their falling prey to hype associated with crypto, as principles of prudence, care and loyalty should continue to apply.