Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

Delay of Voyager-Binance.US Deal Could Cost $100m

By Editors | 05/04/2023

The acquisition of Voyager by Binance.US is being appealed by the DOJ. Creditors say the deal must be consummated by 13 April or they stand to lose $100mn.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FTX EU Begins Allowing Customers to Withdraw Funds

By Editors | 05/04/2023

FTX EU set up a website through which balances can be verified and requests for withdrawals in fiat currency can be made.

AML / KYC

KoFIU Shares Findings from On-site Inspections at VASPs

By Editors | 04/04/2023

KoFIU issued reprimands, cautions and KRW 490 million in fines against five crypto exchanges, executives and employees.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto Firm Bittrex Announces Decision to Exit US Market

By Editors | 03/04/2023

A lack of regulatory clarity makes it economically unviable for Bittrex to continue operating in the US. The global platform will continue operating.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US Futures SRO Issues New Rule for Crypto Activities

By Editors | 03/04/2023

The compliance rule covers anti-fraud, just and equitable principles of trade, disclosure, and supervision requirements for spot bitcoin and ether trading.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS Innovation Hub to Launch Cryptoasset Data Project

By Editors | 02/04/2023

Project Atlas will allow users to visualise cross-border flows in cryptoasset and DeFi markets via publicly available dashboards.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan to Create Expert Panel on CBDCs Within April

By Editors | 02/04/2023

The launch of the panel will coincide with the start of a digital yen pilot programme involving the BOJ and private sector participants.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Mirae Asset, SK Telecom to Collaborate on Security Token Business

By Editors | 01/04/2023

Mirae Asset Securities and SK Telecom formed a consortium to collaborate on creating a business ecosystem for security tokens.

AML / KYC

Taiwan FSC to Develop Regulatory Guidelines for Crypto Industry

By Editors | 31/03/2023

The guidelines will cover information disclosures, product listings, customer asset segregation, money laundering prevention, consumer protection, and information security, among other areas.