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Crypto / Digital Assets
Sanctions
US Releases Convicted Former Operator of BTC-e in Prison Swap
By Editors | 14/02/2025
Alexander Vinnik was in US custody awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty last year for conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Delays Outstanding Crypto Cases Pending Regulatory Clarity
By Mark Johnston | 13/02/2025
The US SEC agreed to pause court cases against Binance and Cumberland DRW while its new crypto task force formulates regulatory guidelines.
Enforcement
US Court Orders ‘My Big Coin’ Founder to Pay $7.6m in Restitution
By Mark Johnston | 12/02/2025
Randall Crater, previously sentenced to serve over eight years in prison, is required to pay victims who were defrauded in the “My Big Coin” scheme.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Solicits Feedback on In-Kind Redemptions for Crypto ETFs
By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2025
This follows an application by Cboe BZX Exchange seeking permission for “in-kind” creations and redemptions for two ETFs
Crypto / Digital Assets
OECD Offers Recommendations to Boost Tokenisation in Markets
By Thisanka Siripala | 12/02/2025
New OECD report outlines factors hindering broader adoption of asset tokenisation and offers a series of recommended policy actions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HKMA Consults on Amendments to Banking Capital Rules
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2025
The amendments to certain definitions or provisions aim to enhance clarity and align with the Basel framework.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korean Crypto Exchanges Urged to Bolster IT Security After Failures
By Thisanka Siripala | 12/02/2025
FSS inspections in the last two months found traffic surges overloaded exchange servers, highlighting the need for infrastructure upgrades.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan Considers Stricter Disclosure Rules for Crypto Firms
By Thisanka Siripala | 12/02/2025
The proposed framework would require crypto firms to disclose financial and operational information like publicly traded companies.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ESMA Issues Guidance to Align EU Approach to MiCA Authorisation
By Thisanka Siripala | 10/02/2025
National competent authorities should ensure outsourcing is not used to create “letter-box entities” or evade supervision.
Crypto / Digital Assets
GDF-FIX Alliance Creates Bridge to Tokenised Assets
By Thisanka Siripala | 10/02/2025
GDF and FIX members have demonstrated the ability to connect to blockchain-based assets using FIX-based TradFi platforms.
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