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Kenya forms ‘crypto’ working group after addition to the FATF grey list
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26 February, 2024

Kenya forms ‘crypto’ working group after addition to the FATF grey list

Kenya joins neighbors Tanzania and Sudan and regional heavyweights South Africa and Nigeria on the grey list, with digital assets...
EU’s new AML watchdog to be based in Frankfurt
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26 February, 2024

EU’s new AML watchdog to be based in Frankfurt

Frankfurt beat bids from Madrid, Paris, Rome, and five other cities to host AMLA, a new 400-member agency whose anti-money...
Apple’s new security protocol protects against quantum computing attacks
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25 February, 2024

Apple’s new security protocol protects against quantum computing attacks

With the upcoming release of iOS 17.4, Apple says its iMessage users will be guaranteed protection against futuristic attacks from...
Hong Kong reiterates ‘crypto’ and stablecoin regulation pledge as crime skyrockets
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25 February, 2024

Hong Kong reiterates ‘crypto’ and stablecoin regulation pledge as crime skyrockets

Treasury Minister says Hong Kong is to introduce licensing regimes for VASPs, OTCs, and stablecoins to curb crime, which shot...
Citibank explores tokenization of private equity funds
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24 February, 2024

Citibank explores tokenization of private equity funds

Citibank’s proof of concept proved it’s possible to issue tokenized versions of private equity funds and remain compliant and compatible...
Japan isn’t banning P2P digital asset transfers, FSA clarifies
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23 February, 2024

Japan isn’t banning P2P digital asset transfers, FSA clarifies

The Financial Services Agency recommended that banks prohibit transfers to VASPs if the sender’s name differs from the account name,...

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