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AML / KYC
Crime Becoming Smaller Part of Crypto Ecosystem: Report
By Manesh Samtani | 17/01/2022
Chainalysis estimates that illicit wallet addresses received $14bn throughout 2021, but this represented just 0.15% of total transaction volumes in crypto during the year.
Fintech / Regtech
China State Planner Declares Cryptocurrency Mining Obsolete
By Mark Johnston | 14/01/2022
The NDRC said that measures to stamp out cryptocurrency mining are part of efforts to help achieve peak carbon and carbon neutrality targets on schedule.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai Stock Exchange Unveils Three-Year Strategic Plan
By Mark Johnston | 14/01/2022
The SET will launch a new exchange for fundraising by SMEs and startups within in Q1, and a new digital asset exchange in Q3.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BIS, SNB, SIX Complete wCBDC Integration Test with Bank Systems
By Editors | 13/01/2022
In the second phase of Project Helvetia, a wholesale CBDC was used to test settlement of interbank, monetary policy and cross-border transactions with banking systems.
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand Taxation Rules for Crypto to be Ready Soon
By Mark Johnston | 13/01/2022
A 15% capital gains tax will be applied to investors as well as operators of crypto mining facilities, but not crypto exchanges.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA to Introduce Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins
By Mark Johnston | 13/01/2022
Only Hong Kong incorporated entities licensed by the HKMA would be allowed to actively market stablecoins to the local public.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Former CFTC Chair Calls for Dedicated US Crypto Regulator
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2022
Such a bureau would have its own authorisation and financing, and adopt the mandates of both the CFTC and SEC, said J. Christopher Giancarlo.
Fintech / Regtech
Korean Presidential Hopeful to Use NFTs for Campaign Fundraising
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/01/2022
The Democratic Party of Korea’s Lee Jae-myung is set to become the world’s first presidential candidate to raise campaign funds using NFTs.
Fintech / Regtech
BOT to Delay Testing of Retail CBDC to Late 2022
By Editors | 30/12/2021
After discussions with relevant parties and careful consideration, Thailand will proceed slowly, said BOT deputy director Kasidit Tansanguan.
Fintech / Regtech
KoFIU Completes Initial Review of VASP Business Registrations
By Mark Johnston | 24/12/2021
In all, 29 VASPs have been approved out of a total 42 that filed for registration by the 24 September deadline. Decisions on five entities are still pending.
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