All posts tagged "cryptocurrency"
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279AML / KYCTaiwan Cracks Down On Anonymous Virtual Currency Transactions
Taiwan has amended its AML/CFT laws, forbidding anonymous cryptocurrency transactions and empowering the FSC to take action against noncompliant platform operators.
November 5, 2018 -
405Fintech / RegtechJapan Allows Self-Regulation Among Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association has been given a “certified fund settlement business association” accreditation, allowing it to make rules and police domestic exchanges.
October 25, 2018 -
235Fintech / RegtechHong Kong Seeks Formal Rules for Cryptocurrency: Outgoing SFC Chief
The SFC does not think a total ban on crypto platforms is the right approach and is exploring formal rules for existing operators, outgoing chairman Carlson Tong told SCMP.
October 16, 2018 -
840AML / KYCEurope’s AMLD5 and its Impact on AML Regulations in Asia
While AMLD5 confirms the EU’s leadership role in AML legislation, similar efforts have been seen in Asia, says Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer Ltd.
October 15, 2018 -
337AML / KYCMAS to Help Crypto Firms Access Banking Services – Report
Ravi Menon told Bloomberg that MAS is trying to bring banks and crypto startups together to see if an understanding can be reached.
October 11, 2018 -
341FeatureJapan FSA Probes $60mn Hack at Crypto Exchange
About two-thirds of the stolen cryptocurrency belonged to customers of the exchange platform Zaif, which will receive a cash infusion from Fisco Digital Asset Group to help repay them.
September 24, 2018 -
756AML / KYC
What You Need to Know About the EU’s 5th AML Directive
The Fifth Money Laundering Directive (5MLD) will come into force on the 10 January 2020, with far-reaching impacts aimed at addressing weaknesses in the EU's AML/CFT regime that have come to light since the enactment of 4MLD in June 2017.
September 5, 2018 -
2.5KContributed ArticleThe Rise of the Crypto Hedge Fund: Opportunities and Challenges
Cryptocurrency is fast establishing itself as a mainstream asset class, evident from the emergence of several new crypto hedge funds. However, given the complex regulatory and operational issues involved, it is important for firms to review crypto-related projects carefully and engage with...
August 27, 2018 -
259ChinaChina Blocks 124 Offshore Crypto Trading Platforms
In the latest move in a long line of measures to stamp out cryptocurrency trading, payments and ICOs in the country, the PBOC will block the IP addresses of over 120 offshore crypto exchange platforms accessible on the mainland.
August 27, 2018 -
317Asia-PacificThailand Central Bank Digital Currency Prototype Slated for Q1 2019
Bank of Thailand will work with 8 participating banks to design, develop and test domestic wholesale funds transfers using a central bank digital currency.
August 22, 2018
