Crypto / Digital Assets

AML / KYC

Korean Lawmakers Push for Tougher Crypto Legislation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/05/2021

Lawmakers are pushing for tougher crypto legislation to protect crypto investors against unfair practices and price manipulation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea: Police Raid Crypto Exchange, Freeze $214m in Assets

By Editors | 08/05/2021

Crypto exchange V Global is alleged to have engaged in an illegal multi-level marketing scheme to lure investors.

AML / KYC

Thailand to Tighten Crypto Exchange Account Opening Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2021

Crypto exchanges will reportedly be required to verify customers’ identities using special machines that require Thai national IDs and physical presence.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UPDATED – BaFin Says Binance Stock Tokens Violate Securities Laws

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2021

The tokens require the publishing of a prospectus, “minimum information required by law” for the sale of an investment product.

AML / KYC

Data Analytics Becoming Embedded at Singapore FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2021

The increased use of data analytics and digital processes has led to increased AML/CFT effectiveness, according to Assistant Managing Director Ms Loo Siew Yee.

AML / KYC

FATF Publishes New Zealand Mutual Evaluation Report

By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2021

Of the 40 recommendations, New Zealand is ‘Compliant’ on 8, ‘Largely Compliant’ on 20, and ‘Partially Compliant’ on 12.

Crypto / Digital Assets

CBIRC Warns of Crackdown on Illegal Fundraising Activities

By Editors | 29/04/2021

New regulations on the prevention and handling of illegal fundraising activities come into effect from 1 May.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Blockchain Groups Form New ASEAN Consortium to Drive Adoption

By Editors | 27/04/2021

Members include blockchain associations in Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US House Passes Bill to Foster Innovation in Digital Assets

By Editors | 25/04/2021

The bill will require the SEC and CFTC to establish a digital asset working group to ensure collaboration between regulators and the private sector on digital assets.