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Cryptocurrency
Korea: 29 Crypto Exchanges Meet Registration Deadline
By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2021
The applications will be processed within three months, following which approved exchanges will be subject to AML rules announced in March.
Cryptocurrency
Crypto Should Re-examine Relationship with Regulators, and Vice Versa
By Andy Meehan | 25/09/2021
Andy Meehan says greater collaboration is needed between industry players and regulators to advance ‘sensible’ regulation and ensure the public is properly educated.
Cryptocurrency
Thai SEC Directs Listed Companies to Disclose Crypto Investments
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 25/09/2021
Disclosures should be made through the SET’s online portal, company websites, annual registration statements and annual reports.
Cryptocurrency
PBOC Intensifies Crackdown on Cryptocurrency Activity
By Editors | 25/09/2021
Services for virtual currency transactions are deemed illegal, including those provided to Chinese residents by overseas crypto exchanges.
Structural Regulation
IFSCA to Establish International Arbitration Centre in GIFT City
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/09/2021
IFSCA chairperson Injeti Srinivas says the authority is close to setting up an International Arbitration Centre in GIFT City.
Sustainable Finance
China: Guangdong to Accelerate Integration of GBA Markets
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/09/2021
The Guangdong provincial government has outlined key priority areas for regional financial market integration in a new action plan.
Cryptocurrency
Korea: Deadline for Crypto Exchanges to Register Arrives
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2021
Five crypto exchanges and one wallet provider have so far submitted their registration documents. Only Upbit has been formally approved by the FSC.
Capital Adequacy
Industry Bodies Call for Less Stringent Treatment of Cryptoassets
By Editors | 23/09/2021
The prudential framework envisaged by the BCBS consultation would create “material impediments” to regulated bank participation in cryptoasset markets.
Market Abuse
CFTC Investigates Binance for Possible Insider Trading
By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2021
Binance reportedly has plans to become a licensed financial institution, with a centralised headquarters, to make it easier to work with regulators.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions Crypto Firm Over Ransomware Payments
By Editors | 21/09/2021
OFAC has designated crypto OTC broker Suex, which operates from Russia, for facilitating transactions involving the proceeds of ransomware payments.
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