United States

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    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.

    AML / KYC

    Former BitMEX Exec to Pay Fine for Violating AML Law

    By Editors | 11/08/2022

    The US Attorney previously secured judgments against the firm’s three co-founders for violating US derivatives laws and AML rules.

    AML / KYC

    Iran Makes First Import Order Using Crypto – Report

    By Editors | 10/08/2022

    By end September, the use of cryptocurrencies and smart contracts will be widely used in foreign trade with target countries, an Iranian official said.

    AML / KYC

    OFAC Sanctions Crypto Mixing Service Tornado Cash

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/08/2022

    The US Treasury Department says Tornado Cash has been used to launder over USD 7 billion worth of crypto since it was created in 2019.

    AML / KYC

    US Secures Extradition of Former Crypto Exchange Operator

    By Editors | 09/08/2022

    Alexander Vinnik is alleged to have laundered more than $4bn through a crypto exchange he operated known as BTC-e until it was shut down in 2017.

    AML / KYC

    China Sanctions Pelosi, Halts US Cooperation on Crime, Climate

    By Editors | 08/08/2022

    China sanctioned US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her immediate family over her visit to Taiwan, and will suspend cooperation with the US in a number of areas.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BlackRock, Coinbase Partner on Crypto Trading Services

    By Editors | 08/08/2022

    Connectivity will be established between BlackRock’s investment management platform Aladdin and Coinbase’s integrated trading platform Coinbase Prime.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    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.

    Enforcement

    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.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SEC Thailand Grants New Licences to Four Crypto Firms

    By Editors | 07/08/2022

    The approvals come as the SEC continues to investigate Zipmex, which operates in Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Australia.

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