Crypto / Digital Assets

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Taiwan FSC Implements New Crypto Custody Rule for VASPs

    By Mark Johnston | 10/03/2025

    Virtual asset custodians that meet international information security management standards can store up to 30% of client assets in hot wallets.

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    AML / KYC

    US, EU Authorities Shut Down Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2025

    The takedown operation came after the EU sanctioned Garantex, prompting Tether to block wallets on the platform holding more than $26mn.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India Consults on Tokenisation Framework for GIFT City

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/03/2025

    The IFSCA has released a consultation paper on the tokenisation of real-world assets, aiming to establish GIFT City as a global hub for digital asset innovation.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    MAS Grants MPI Licences to Units of Hex Trust, Matrixport

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/03/2025

    Both Hex Trust and Matrixport received approval for their Singapore operations after receiving in-principle approvals last year.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US Senate Votes to Overturn Tax Reporting Rule for DeFi Brokers

    By Thisanka Siripala | 06/03/2025

    The rule, if not repealed, will require DeFi brokers to report digital asset transactions and user data starting in 2027.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Vietnam to Pilot State-run Platform for Trading Digital Assets

    By Thisanka Siripala | 06/03/2025

    Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance rejected an earlier proposal that would have allowed private firms to participate via a sandbox mechanism.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan Regulator Approves Country’s First Stablecoin Licence

    By Thisanka Siripala | 06/03/2025

    SBI VC Trade has become the first company in Japan to obtain a stablecoin licence. Several other firms plan to launch stablecoins.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    OFAC Sanctions Iranian Administrator of Shuttered Darknet Marketplace

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2025

    Behrouz Parsarad was designated for contributing to the international proliferation of narcotics via his darknet marketplace, which was dismantled in 2024.

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    AML / KYC

    Philippine SEC Outlines Reforms for Staying Off FATF Grey List

    By Thisanka Siripala | 05/03/2025

    A new digital registry will modernise how the SEC manages beneficial ownership data. The regulator will also tighten rules governing crypto firms.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US President Announces Plans to Establish Strategic Crypto Reserve

    By Thisanka Siripala | 03/03/2025

    The Strategic Crypto Reserve would include Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. Further details have not yet been disclosed.

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