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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.
Cryptocurrency
CME Group Launches Bitcoin, Ether Futures in Euro
By Editors | 31/08/2022
CME says the new contracts will provide institutional investors precise tools to trade and hedge their crypto exposures.
Cryptocurrency
Japan Considers Relaxation of Crypto Taxation Policies
By Editors | 30/08/2022
Authorities are considering a system under which crypto asset issuers would only be taxed when profits are generated, and not based on unrealised gains.
Cryptocurrency
BOK Calls for Reversal of ICO Ban in Korea
By Editors | 30/08/2022
BOK says the ban has resulted in domestic companies turning overseas to issue new crypto assets, which are then listed on Korean crypto exchanges.
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