Crypto / Digital Assets

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    Enforcement

    CFTC Settles Lawsuit Against Crypto Exchange Gemini for $5m

    By Editors | 08/01/2025

    The CFTC’s 2022 lawsuit had accused Gemini of providing inaccurate information about the manipulation risks of a proposed Bitcoin futures product

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Seoul Prosecutors File First Charges Under New Crypto Law

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/01/2025

    Two individuals were arrested and indicted for manipulating virtual assets. A third individual fled overseas.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    OCBC Launches First Sale of ‘Bespoke’ Tokenised Bonds

    By Editors | 07/01/2025

    OCBC said the bonds are structured based on the investor’s desired tenor and yield before being minted

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Regulation Asia: Top 10 Contributed Articles for 2024

    By Editors | 05/01/2025

    This list presents the most-read contributed articles published by Regulation Asia in 2024, based on aggregated user traffic.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan FSA Outlines Tax Reform Proposals for Fiscal 2025

    By Editors | 04/01/2025

    The FSA aims to enhance the NISA system, simplify procedures related to tax treaties, and lower the tax on cryptocurrency gains.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Do Kwon Appears in US Court Following Extradition from Montenegro

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/01/2025

    Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon appeared in court on Thursday, ending more than 18 months of uncertainty about his extradition.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    OJK Indonesia Issues Regulations for Digital Asset Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/01/2025

    OJK is adopting Bappebti regulations, with refinements, to ensure continuity as it transitions into the new regulatory body for Indonesia’s crypto sector.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Philippine SEC Proposes New Regulatory Framework for Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2025

    The rules cover capital requirements, consumer protection, disclosures and marketing, AML compliance, market abuse, and cybersecurity.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US Finalises Tax Reporting Rules for DeFi Brokers

    By Editors | 02/01/2025

    Brokers of digital assets including DeFi platforms have to report the gross proceeds from digital asset sales or exchanges facilitated for customers.

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    Sanctions

    Japan FSA Requests Self-Inspections from Crypto Exchanges

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/01/2025

    The JVCEA is asked to ensure member crypto exchanges assess their vulnerability to North Korean cyberattacks, focusing on wallet management.

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