Digital Assets

Cryptocurrency

Australia: Industry Body Seeks Greater Clarity on Crypto Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2021

Blockchain Australia has asked for safe harbour to be provided to ensure regulatory action will not be taken against crypto businesses where the law is unclear.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

FSC Finds VASP Deposit Accounts Linked to Fraudulent Activity

By Editors | 29/07/2021

Crypto exchanges in Korea are required to use bank accounts under their real names. Third party bank accounts are not allowed.

Anti-Money Laundering

Crypto to Become One of the ‘Safest Environments Ever’

By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2021

Experts discuss regulatory fragmentation, rapid travel rule adoption, and good compliance practices for VASPs.

Sustainable Finance

Singapore’s CTX to Debut Cross-border Trading of China Carbon Credits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/07/2021

Cyberdyne Tech Exchange said its carbon neutrality tokens, or CNTs, would pave the way for carbon credits to be transferred across international borders.

Cryptocurrency

Singapore: “Several” DPT Licences in Final Stages of Review

By Editors | 27/07/2021

Of around 170 digital payment token service providers who applied for a licence, 30 applications have been withdrawn after engagement with MAS and two have been rejected.

CBDCs

RBI Working Towards Phased Implementation of CBDC

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2021

Like other central banks, the RBI has been exploring a CBDC and is now examining use cases which could be implemented with little or no disruption.

Anti-Money Laundering

KoFIU Notifies Foreign VASPs of Their Obligation to Register

By Manesh Samtani | 23/07/2021

Foreign VASPs that continue to target Korean customers after 24 September without registering with KoFIU will be subject to penalties in Korea.

Anti-Money Laundering

European Commission Presents Package of AML/CFT Reforms

By Editors | 23/07/2021

A new EU-level AML authority will coordinate national authorities to ensure the private sector correctly and consistently applies EU rules.

Cryptocurrency

Japan FSA Launches New Section to Oversee Crypto Regulation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/07/2021

The FSA has reportedly created a new position to head the section, which will also oversee decentralised finance and deepen dialogue with foreign regulators.