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Highest Court of China Moves to List Virtual Asset Transactions as a Money-Laundering Tool
21.8.2024
The Supreme People’s Court of China, the highest court of law in the country, and the Supreme People’s Procuratorate have issued a joint document that interprets the current money laundering law and defines several issues related to its application. In this interpretation, the...
Bank of Ghana Unveils Proposed Virtual Asset Regulations
20.8.2024
The Bank of Ghana has released draft regulations aimed at creating a framework for the cryptocurrency industry. The rules are designed to protect consumers, prevent financial crimes, and encourage financial inclusion. Virtual asset service providers (VASPs) will be required to register and meet...
Seychelles Approves Bill on Virtual Asset Regulation
20.8.2024
The Seychelles National Assembly has approved a draft bill to regulate virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The bill requires license-seeking VASPs to establish a substantial presence in Seychelles, such as having a resident director and an office with competent staff. The law aims to balance...
China’s Supreme Court lists Virtual Assets as a money laundering method
20.8.2024
China’s Supreme Court has listed Virtual Assets as a money laundering method as it released “Interpretation on Several…
Thailand launches regulatory sandbox to test crypto services
9.8.2024
Thailand has been moving toward a more crypto-friendly stance throughout 2024, approving a Bitcoin ETF, initiating tax breaks for crypto and more
Hong Kong's Futu Launches Bitcoin, Ether Trading, Offers Alibaba, Nvidia Shares as Rewards: Report
2.8.2024
For the moment, only bitcoin and ether can be traded, while the company works on "expanding our crypto offerings in the near future."
South Korean crypto exchanges face unexpected supervisory fees
1.8.2024
Introducing supervisory fees marks a crucial step toward increased regulation and oversight
South Korean crypto exchanges face unexpected supervisory fees
1.8.2024
Introducing supervisory fees marks a crucial step toward increased regulation and oversight
Hong Kong Regulator Warns Against Proxinex for Suspected Virtual Asset Fraud
30.7.2024
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a public warning regarding Proxinex, an entity suspected of virtual asset-related fraud. Investors have encountered issues withdrawing virtual assets from Proxinex, later being informed that their accounts were nonexistent. The...
New Virtual Asset Protection Act Takes Effect in South Korea
22.7.2024
South Korea’s Act on the Protection of Virtual Asset Users went into effect on July 19, 2024, aiming to protect users and ensure market stability. Initially revised in 2021 to mandate virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to register and adhere to anti-money laundering regulations,...
South Korea's strict laws on crypto exchanges come into force
20.7.2024
The new regulations issued by South Korea’s watchdog to protect user assets on crypto exchanges went into effect on July 19
Taiwan Mobile receives VASP license, entry to crypto market
5.7.2024
Taiwan’s second-largest telecom has found a way into the crypto market, bring resources and experience with it
Enforcement of South Korean virtual assets law prescribed in decree
26.6.2024
The details of enforcing the Protection of Virtual Asset Users Act are not contained in the bill, which comes into force July 19
DFX Labs clears Hong Kong’s AML requirement for crypto license
25.6.2024
While not yet permitted to trade, DFX Labs is deemed licensed for virtual asset services by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong
Taiwan establishes association to help crypto firms self regulate
13.6.2024
The association was formed after the country’s Justice Ministry proposed AML amendments for crypto firms that could result in penalties, including up to two years in prison
Zimbabwe consults crypto firms on virtual asset regulation needs
12.6.2024
The Zimbabwean government hopes to create a regulatory structure tailored to country’s specific needs and conditions
South Korea enacts Virtual Asset User Protection Law, issues NFT guidelines
10.6.2024
South Korea is making significant strides in regulating the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape with the implementation of the Virtual Asset User Protection Law. This landmark legislation, now in effect, aims to safeguard users and ensure the integrity of the virtual asset market. Alongside...
NYDFS Issues New Crypto Firm Guidance for Consumer Complaints
30.5.2024
New York’s top financial regulator has issued new guidance which requires cryptocurrency service providers to collect relevant data to assess whether they are resolving customer service requests and complaints in a timely and fair manner, it announced Thursday
South Korean Universities Face Banking Hurdles in Converting Crypto Donations to Cash
30.5.2024
South Korea’s regulations prohibiting corporations from opening virtual asset exchange accounts are making it impossible for local universities to liquidate their large cryptocurrency donations. Financial authorities cite money laundering concerns as the reason for maintaining the ban. Education...
Hong Kong Will Inspect Offices of Crypto Platforms as Important Compliance Deadline Looms
28.5.2024
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will conduct on-site inspections of those crypto trading platforms interested in continuing to pursue their licensing applications as a key deadline looms, the regulator announced Tuesday