Digital Assets

    Cryptocurrency

    Korea’s Busan City Forms Partnerships with FTX, Binance

    By Editors | 05/09/2022

    FTX will assist in the establishment of the Busan Digital Asset Exchange. Both FTX and Binance will support the development of Busan’s local blockchain industry.

    Market Abuse

    Thai SEC Penalises Bitkub CTO for Insider Trading Violations

    By Editors | 05/09/2022

    Bitkub’s CTO bought the company’s own digital token, KUB Coin, based on inside information about a proposed acquisition by Siam Commercial Bank.

    CBDCs

    India: Four Public Sector Banks to Run CBDC Pilot

    By Editors | 05/09/2022

    The RBI has reportedly asked State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India and Bank of Baroda to run a CBDC pilot internally.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Korean Authorities Arrest 16 Over Illegal FX Transactions

    By Editors | 05/09/2022

    In some cases, funds were remitted overseas via commercial banks, disguised as payments for trade businesses to exploit the “Kimchi premium”.

    Cryptocurrency

    New Crypto Advertising Rules Take Effect in Thailand

    By Editors | 04/09/2022

    Crypto firms with advertising already on display have 30 days to amend their advertisements to achieve compliance with the new rules.

    Cybersecurity

    Singapore Cybersecurity Agency Warns of Increasing Cybercrime

    By Darien Choong | 04/09/2022

    Disparate cyber norms, ecosystems and standards could emerge across the globe due to decreasing reliance on Western technology as a result of geopolitical tensions.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    FBI Calls on DeFi Platforms to Bolster Safeguards Against Theft

    By Editors | 04/09/2022

    DeFi platforms are asked to institute real time analytics, monitoring, rigorous code testing, and incident response plans.

    Trading & Investment

    ASIC Warns Against Offering Risky Products to Retail

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/09/2022

    ASIC warns brokers against offering securities lending arrangements, crypto assets and so-called ‘zero brokerage’ offerings to retail investors.

    Cryptocurrency

    Iran Passes Law Authorising Use of Crypto for Imports

    By Editors | 01/09/2022

    The new law formally allows government and local businesses to use cryptocurrencies as payment for imports.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Australia Launches Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre

    By Editors | 01/09/2022

    Backed by industry, government and academia, the DFCRC will facilitate the development of the emerging digital finance sector.

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