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Cryptocurrency
US Court Allows Voyager Digital to Return Cash to Customers
By Editors | 07/08/2022
Regulators have separately ordered the crypto brokerage to “immediately remove” false statements it made that suggested it was FDIC-insured.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Investigating Kraken for Alleged Sanctions Violations
By Editors | 07/08/2022
Kraken is suspected of allowing Iranian users to utilise Kraken’s services, in violation of federal sanctions.
PEPs & Sanctions
Switzerland Aligns with EU in Latest Russia Sanctions
By Editors | 05/08/2022
The Swiss government is imposing a ban on buying, importing or transporting gold and gold products from Russia. Sberbank is also banned.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Finalises Guidance on How FSCP Will Work
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2022
FSCP sitting panels will comprise an ASIC staff member as chair and at least two external members from the FSCP’s pool of industry participants.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
ACCC Raises Alarm Over Rising Fake Bond Scams
By Editors | 05/08/2022
Reported losses suffered by Australian victims of imposter bond scams increased by 265% to A$20mn in H1, compared to the same period last year.
Payments & Settlements
Korea FSS Fines KakaoBank Over Remittance Service Failures
By Editors | 05/08/2022
The FSS said KakaoBank launched the new remittance service without proper testing, and provided prohibited loans to major shareholders.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
More Senior Officials Fall Under Corruption Probes in China
By Darien Choong | 04/08/2022
Officials from the MIIT, CBIRC and PBOC have been named in a fresh round of corruption investigations.
Anti-Money Laundering
New York State Regulator Penalises Robinhood Crypto Unit
By Editors | 04/08/2022
Robinhood Crypto had inadequate staffing of its AML programme, transaction monitoring deficiencies, and noncompliant cybersecurity policies.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US SEC Charges 11 Over Crypto Pyramid and Ponzi Scheme
By Editors | 04/08/2022
Forsage investors earned profits by recruiting others into the scheme, which used assets from new investors to pay earlier investors.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
DBS-led Hackathon to Tackle Fraud Challenges
By Editors | 04/08/2022
More than 100 law enforcers, lawyers, bank staff and other professionals have assembled into teams to brainstorm new solutions to stop scams.
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