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Market Abuse
US Probes FTX Founder for Suspected Terra Manipulation
By Editors | 09/12/2022
Prosecutors are reportedly looking into whether Sam Bankman-Fried manipulated the prices of TerraUSD and Luna to benefit entities he controlled.
Stablecoins
Australian Regulators Progressing Work on Stablecoins, CBDC
By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2022
The CFR is trying to incorporate payment stablecoins into the proposed framework for SVFs. Meanwhile RBA assistant governor warns that CBDC could threaten financial stability.
Anti-Money Laundering
Europol Issues Recommendations on Crypto-related Money Laundering
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2022
Europol recommends close cooperation between enforcement bodies and crypto providers to curb associated crime and money laundering.
Anti-Money Laundering
Hong Kong Legislative Council Passes AML/CTF Amendment Bill
By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2022
New licensing regime for VASPs will start on 1 June 2023. New registration regime for precious metals dealers will start on 1 April 2023.
Cryptocurrency
NYDFS Sets Out Proposals to Charge Crypto Firms for Supervision
By Editors | 08/12/2022
The 22 crypto companies with a New York BitLicense will be subject to assessments to determine supervisory and examination costs.
Cryptocurrency
Taiwan Regulators to Expand Scope of Crypto Regulation
By Editors | 08/12/2022
In response to the FTX collapse, Taiwan’s FSC plans to introduce regulations requiring local crypto exchanges to segregate their customers’ assets.
Trading & Investment
Ex HKEX CEO to Launch Macau Exchange for Small Chinese Firms
By Editors | 07/12/2022
The exchange, Micro Connect, will provide global investors access to revenue shares from Chinese micro and small businesses.
Cryptocurrency
Three Firms Apply to Launch Crypto ETFs in Hong Kong
By Editors | 07/12/2022
Three fund managers have submitted applications to the SFC seeking approval to list ETFs in Hong Kong that invest in bitcoin and ether futures.
Anti-Money Laundering
Japan Lawmakers Approve Revisions to Anti Financial Crime Laws
By Editors | 07/12/2022
The revisions will allow Japanese authorities to criminally punish crypto firms that do not comply with the Travel Rule.
Cryptocurrency
SEC Thailand to Tighten Conflict Management Rules for ICO Portals
By Editors | 06/12/2022
Under the revised rules, ICO portals will also be allowed to outsource certain tasks to service providers, as long as they are not ‘core’ services.
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