Crypto / Digital Assets

OFAC Sanctions Two for Funnelling Illicit Proceeds to North Korea

By Editors | 18/12/2024

The two individuals are part of a network led by Sim Hyon Sop, a sanctioned China-based banking representative who helps North Korea launder money.

Enforcement

ASIC Sues Binance Over Misclassification of Retail Clients

By Editors | 18/12/2024

Binance offered crypto derivative products to over 500 Australian retail investors who were misclassified as wholesale clients.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Ripple Launches USD Stablecoin on Global Crypto Exchanges

By Editors | 18/12/2024

RLUSD is backed by USD deposits, US treasuries and cash equivalents. Third-party attestations of the reserve assets will be published monthly.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FCA Proposes New Rules to Prevent Abuse in Crypto Markets

By Mark Johnston | 17/12/2024

CATPs will have to establish robust due diligence processes for new listings, produce disclosure documents, and implement market abuse related systems and controls.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bank Indonesia Completes Stage One PoC Testing for CBDC

By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2024

Bank Indonesia published a report presenting the PoC findings and outlining focus areas for future exploration, including digital securities.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Halts Implementation of New Crypto and Securities Tax

By Editors | 16/12/2024

A revision bill was passed to prevent new taxes on gains from crypto, stocks, bonds, and funds from taking effect on 1 January 2025.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Commits to Implementing OECD Crypto Reporting Framework

By Editors | 13/12/2024

The government aims to commence the first automatic exchanges with relevant jurisdictions under CARF from 2028.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Issues New Guidance on Crypto Asset Custody

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/12/2024

ASIC revised a regulatory guide for funds management and custodial services to address crypto asset custody.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ICMA Publishes Guidance on DLT Based Debt Securities

By Editors | 13/12/2024

The guide highlights considerations for the end-to-end lifecycle of DLT-based debt securities, intended to promote wider adoption of tokenised assets.

Enforcement

Australia Court Orders Kraken to Pay A$8m for DDO Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/12/2024

ASIC believes many crypto products are subject to the same design and distribution requirements that resulted in Kraken’s penalty.

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