All posts tagged "cryptocurrency"
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221FeatureJapan 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 -
633AML / KYCWhat 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 -
2.0KContributed 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 -
225ChinaChina 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 -
271Asia-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 -
167ChinaChinese Police Arrest Hackers on Suspicion of $88mn Cryptocurrency Theft
Chinese police have arrested three individuals who allegedly hacked computers belonging to individuals and companies to steal 600 million yuan in bitcoin and ether.
August 22, 2018 -
174Asia-PacificThailand Green Lights Seven Crypto Operators
Crypto businesses were in May given 90 days to register with the SEC if they wished to carry on their business.
August 21, 2018 -
280Fintech / Regtech
Cryptocurrency Framework Needs Update – Japan FSA
On-site inspections revealed a lack of internal controls, inadequate governance and poor business models at exchanges.
August 16, 2018 -
199Asia-Pacific
Thailand Allows Banks to Engage in Crypto Activities Through Subsidiaries
Banks still prohibited from issuing, buying or selling digital tokens directly, but bank subsidiaries will be allowed to trade cryptocurrency and issue digital tokens with permission from supervisory body.
August 10, 2018 -
167AML / KYCS. Korea Announces Revised Tax Bill
Bill expands crackdown on tax evasion, ends derivatives tax exemptions, disqualifies crypto exchanges as SMEs for tax reductions.
August 6, 2018
