Digital Assets

    Cryptocurrency

    Five Key Points From the FSB’s Review Of Crypto Assets

    By John Ho | 25/10/2022

    John Ho and Arushi Goel outline five key takeaways from the FSB’s proposals for regulating crypto assets and so-called global stablecoins.

    Sustainable Finance

    BIS Innovation Hub, HKMA Tackle Green Bond Transparency

    By Editors | 25/10/2022

    Project Genesis 2.0 prototypes provided investors real-time transparency on the environmental impact of the use of proceeds from green bonds.

    Cryptocurrency

    US Tax Filing Instructions Amendments Includes NFT Reference

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    The new language obliged individual taxpayers to report income received from disposals of NFTs, as well as any other “digital asset”.

    CBDCs

    BIS Innovation Hub, HKMA Publish Project Aurum Findings

    By Editors | 24/10/2022

    A two-tier prototype system was developed to test intermediated CBDC as well as stablecoins backed by CBDC in the interbank system.

    Cryptocurrency

    Japan Set to Relax Rules for Crypto Token Listings – Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/10/2022

    Crypto tokens will reportedly be able to list within 30 days. Currently, the screening process for a new listing takes around six months to a year.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Sanctions, Files Criminal Charges Against Russians

    By Editors | 21/10/2022

    The sanctions target a procurement network supplying technology to Russia. The indictment explains that crypto was used to facilitate the payments.

    Cryptocurrency

    Bangladesh Banks Ordered to Stamp Out Crypto Activity

    By Mark Johnston | 21/10/2022

    Bangladesh Bank has ordered FIs to enhance their monitoring and report transactions suspected to be linked to crypto assets.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Japan Authorities Warn Crypto Firms of Lazarus Group Threat

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2022

    An advisory calls on crypto firms to strengthen their security controls, and implement staff and user training programmes.

    Data Privacy

    Korea to Launch National Digital ID in 2024

    By Editors | 20/10/2022

    An app will be used to embed blockchain-powered digital IDs into mobile devices. Government officials will not have access to stored data.

    Cybersecurity

    Japan FSA Commences Annual Cyberattack Drills with FIs

    By Editors | 20/10/2022

    The participants include banks, credit unions, securities firms,  payment providers, money transfer agents and crypto exchanges.

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