Bitcoin ATMs in Taiwan are being used to scam victims who attempt to transfer cash to specific accounts to purchase cryptoassets.
March 31, 2022The number of “red zone” institutions has declined for six straight quarters. No foreign-invested or private banks were identified as high-risk institutions.
March 30, 2022The BSEC has also given banks a 31 March deadline to deposit unclaimed dividends in the Capital Market Stabilisation Fund, against directions from Bangladesh Bank.
March 25, 2022Crypto exchange operators have all been instructed to provide details of their Russia-linked clients to the regulator.
March 17, 2022Fines up to JPY 1 million and up to three years' imprisonment are specified for non-compliance with sanctions by crypto exchange platforms.
March 17, 2022The PBOC cited as examples the measures taken in relation to TMRW Group, Anbang, HNA Group, Baoshang Bank, Bank of Jinzhou and Hengfeng Bank, among others.
March 15, 2022UK adds seven names to its sanctions list. Goldman and JPMorgan to close Russian operations. Russia to nationalise assets of foreign companies.
March 11, 2022Russian energy will no longer be accepted at US ports and will be phased out in the UK and EU. New sanctions imposed by APAC jurisdictions.
March 9, 2022Australia’s sovereign wealth fund, Future Fund, is reportedly trying to divest AUD 200 million of holdings in Russian companies.
March 9, 2022Japan has added 32 Russian and Belarusian officials and oligarchs to its sanctions list and will freeze the assets of an additional four banks.
March 9, 2022