CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

    AML / KYC

    Japan Crypto Industry to Adopt Travel Rule by April 2022

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2021

    The FSA has written to the JVCEA advising it to start preparing for the implementation of the travel rule in Japan’s crypto industry.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    PBOC Proposes Global Rules for CBDC Monitoring, Data Sharing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2021

    The PBOC suggests CBDC systems of different jurisdictions should be interoperable for monitoring and information sharing.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India MCA Directs Companies to Disclose Crypto Dealings

    By Editors | 01/04/2021

    Companies are required to disclose their cryptocurrency dealings as well as profits and losses on these transactions in their financial statements.

    AML / KYC

    MAS Offers New AML/CFT Guidance for VASPs

    By Editors | 28/03/2021

    MAS has identified several VASPs that have not come forward for licensing despite operating in Singapore or soliciting business from Singapore residents.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    CFTC Penalises Coinbase for False Reporting, Wash Trading

    By Editors | 23/03/2021

    The settlement requires Coinbase to pay $6.5mn, and desist from any further violations of the Commodity Exchange Act or CFTC regulations.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BSP, PDAX to Cooperate on Crypto-and-Fintech Regulatory Sandbox

    By Editors | 23/03/2021

    A crypto-and-fintech regulatory sandbox will boost innovation and technological advancement in financial services, while also increasing public participation in these markets.

    AML / KYC

    Korea’s New AML Law for VASPs Set to Take Effect

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/03/2021

    From 25 March, VASPs will have six months to register with KoFIU, and must start report suspicious transactions. The travel rule will apply one year later.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Seeks Stakeholder Views on Updated VASP Guidance

    By Editors | 21/03/2021

    Views are sought from academics, policy bodies, VASPs, technology developers and providers, other regulated entities such as banks, and authorities.

    AML / KYC

    China: 13 Arrested for Using Crypto to Launder Fraud Proceeds

    By Editors | 21/03/2021

    The suspects confessed to laundering proceeds from telecoms fraud using Tether, before withdrawing the funds to transfer overseas.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Australia to Expand Scope, Length of Fintech Select Committee

    By Editors | 18/03/2021

    The FinTech Select Committee’s mandate has been extended from an April deadline to October 2021. A report on its work programme is expected in April.

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