In a groundbreaking decision, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff ruled in favor of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), confirming that Terraform Labs and its founder, Do Kwon, engaged in the offering and sale of unregistered securities. The ruling specifically involves cryptocurrencies such as LUNA and UST, marking a significant victory for the SEC and […]
Japan-based brokerage firm Monex Group has announced its plans to acquire a majority stake in 3iQ Digital Holdings, a Canada-based asset manager and crypto exchange. Monex cited 3iQ’s experience in listing the first spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds in North America as a key reason for the acquisition. The move is part of Monex’s […]
In a significant move, India’s Finance Ministry has issued compliance show-cause notices to nine major offshore cryptocurrency exchanges, including industry giants like Binance, Huobi, and Kucoin. The government accuses these platforms of operating illegally within the country’s borders without adhering to local money laundering laws.The notices demand an explanation for their non-compliance with the established […]
The growing Web3 market presents challenges in compliance and risk management for companies operating in the blockchain industry. With the complexities of decentralized finance (DeFi) and the increasing security risks, there is a critical need for robust compliance solutions.The regulatory landscape for crypto assets is constantly evolving, with different approaches taken by jurisdictions worldwide. The […]
In a move to regulate the cryptocurrency sector, India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has issued show cause notices to nine offshore Virtual Digital Assets (VDA) service providers for allegedly violating the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) of 2002. The targeted firms, located in Seychelles, Cayman Islands, and Switzerland, include popular platforms such as Kucoin, […]
TrueUSD, the fourth largest stablecoin in the market, has announced a strategic initiative to improve trust in stablecoins. The initiative aims to address the controversial issue of transparency of trust reserves in stablecoins. TrueUSD has partnered with MooreHK, one of the largest accounting firms in Hong Kong, to provide attestation services for its fiat reserves.Stablecoins […]
Hong Kong’s financial authorities, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Financial Services and Treasury Bureau (FSTB), have launched a public consultation to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins. The proposed framework aims to regulate stablecoin issuers and mitigate potential risks to monetary and financial stability.The framework includes a licensing regime, requiring fiat-referenced stablecoin […]
After a decade of anticipation, Mt. Gox, the infamous cryptocurrency exchange, has begun repaying its creditors. Users on social media have confirmed receiving payments for their long-blocked Bitcoin deposits in fiat currencies. The first evidence of repayment came when a user revealed receiving Mt. Gox claims via a bank transfer in Japanese Yen. Subsequent posts […]
Japan’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to eliminate corporate tax on unrealized cryptocurrency gains, potentially revolutionizing the crypto landscape in the country. If this proposal becomes law, it would mean that companies would no longer have to pay taxes on the difference between the market and book values of their crypto assets. This move is […]
Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum has obtained a Major Payment Institution Licence (MPIL) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for its Singapore arm. This license will enable the bank to offer brokerage services for cryptocurrencies, known as Digital Payment Tokens (DPTs), in Singapore. Sygnum also revealed that it currently manages CHF 3.2 billion in […]
