Deputy chief Arthur Yuen said the HKMA expects regulated VASPs to be able to open a bank account in Hong Kong through a reasonable process.
April 28, 2023Indonesia has a strong AML/CFT framework but needs to address risks in some sectors and improve investigation and prosecution. Foresty crime and terrorism financing are some of the country's key risks.
April 28, 2023The "Virtual Asset User Protection Bill" consolidates and reconciles 19 legislative proposals introduced over the two years since May 2021.
April 28, 2023A new report from Notabene offers insight into how prepared crypto firms are for upcoming regulatory deadlines relating to the Travel Rule.
April 26, 2023Bank of Korea has expressed concerns that financial stability risks could be transmitted from the crypto market to traditional finance.
April 25, 2023The questionnaire is intended for use by VASPs and other financial institutions including banks for onboarding VASPs.
April 18, 2023The working group will update the IVMS101 standard and develop other standards to create "greater consistency and integrity" within the crypto ecosystem.
April 17, 2023KoFIU issued reprimands, cautions and KRW 490 million in fines against five crypto exchanges, executives and employees.
April 4, 2023The guidelines will cover information disclosures, product listings, customer asset segregation, money laundering prevention, consumer protection, and information security, among other areas.
April 1, 2023The report says the payment and subsequent laundering of ransomware proceeds is “almost exclusively conducted through virtual assets”.
March 16, 2023