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Anti-Money Laundering
Three Associated with Tornado Cash Allegedly Arrested
By Manesh Samtani | 16/08/2022
Dutch authorities arrested a software developer of crypto mixer Tornado Cash last week. Two others were reportedly arrested in the US and Estonia.
Tokenisation
ISLA May Revise GMSLA to Cater to Digital Assets
By Editors | 15/08/2022
ISLA has appointed Ashurst to assess whether the standard master agreements used in securities lending may need to be extended or revised.
Cryptocurrency
Thailand to Improve Protections for Crypto Investors
By Editors | 15/08/2022
The regulatory changes are in part a response to a liquidity crisis at Zipmex, one of Thailand’s leading digital asset exchanges.
Cryptocurrency
Philippines: BSP to Suspend VASP Licensing for Three Years
By Editors | 15/08/2022
Starting from 1 September, new VASP licence applications will only be entertained if they come from existing BSP-supervised financial institutions.
Trading & Investment
Financial Education Gaps Prevent Retail Participation in Markets
By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2022
New research from WEF, BNY Mellon and Accenture finds 29% of investors do not understand crypto, but nearly 40% said the same of stocks and bonds.
Cryptocurrency
FSC Korea Starts Work on New Crypto Legislation
By Editors | 12/08/2022
The new “Digital Assets Basic Act” is likely to adopt various measures from 13 bills already proposed by lawmakers and pending in the National Assembly.
Emerging Prudential Risks
SEC, CFTC Propose Enhanced Reporting Rules for Hedge Funds
By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2022
Under the proposed rules, large hedge funds and PE funds would have to report their crypto exposures for the first time.
Capital Adequacy
Korea: New FSC Administration Sets Out Policy Agenda
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/08/2022
The agenda sets out measures to ensure financial stability, encourage digital transformation, improve the capital markets, and introduce new regulations for digital assets.
Cryptocurrency
Japanese Crypto Industry Bodies Call for Tax Reforms
By Editors | 11/08/2022
The JCBA and JVCEA are asking for income from crypto-asset transactions to be taxed separately at a rate of 20 percent, rather than together with other income.
Cryptocurrency
MAS Rescinds IPA Granted to Crypto Lender Hodlnaut
By Editors | 11/08/2022
Hodlnaut froze withdrawals, token swaps and deposits on its platform on Monday to focus on stabilising its liquidity and preserving assets.
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