Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

Taiwan Authorities Arrest Two Individuals Linked to JPEX

By Editors | 10/11/2023

Investors in Taiwan have initiated legal action against the allegedly fraudulent crypto exchange, which first came under regulatory scrutiny in Hong Kong.

Crypto / Digital Assets

First Digital Asset Custodian Services Launched in Malaysia

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2023

CoKeeps, a homegrown  firm, offers security features that safeguard against both external and internal threats.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSC Taiwan Green Lights Cathay Securities STO Launch

By Editors | 10/11/2023

The STO is expected to raise TWD 30 million and commence trading on an STO platform built by Cathay Securities on 12 December.

Enforcement

US Prosecutors Secure Guilty Plea from OneCoin Executive

By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2023

Irina Dilkinska was in charge of compliance at OneCoin, a global crypto scam that lured investors with false promises of high returns.

Capital / Liquidity

EBA Issues Third Batch of MiCA-related Consultations

By Editors | 09/11/2023

The consultations cover transaction reporting, recovery planning, own funds, stress testing, and liquidity requirements for stablecoin issuers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HSBC to Launch Custody Service for Tokenised Securities

By Editors | 09/11/2023

The new digital assets custody service will launch in 2024, using custody infrastructure provided by Ripple-owned Metaco.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Investor Protection is Key to Singapore, Hong Kong Crypto Regulations

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/11/2023

As Singapore and Hong Kong regulators navigate the fast-changing digital assets landscape, investor protection takes centerstage.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC Awards Licences to HK Unit of Swiss Crypto Bank, SEBA

By Manesh Samtani | 08/11/2023

The licences allow SEBA Hong Kong to deal in, advise on, and conduct asset management for traditional securities and virtual assets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UK Regulators Set Out Roadmap for Regulating Stablecoins

By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2023

The FCA and BOE published discussion papers outlining the UK’s proposed regulatory approach for regulating fiat-backed stablecoins.