Regulation

South Korea new AML rules for digital currency comes into effect
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26 March, 2021

South Korea new AML rules for digital currency comes into effect

Senior officials in South Korea have approved measures that will introduce a raft of new anti-money laundering provisions for digital...
OKEx Korea to shut down on April 7, cites new AML rules
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24 March, 2021

OKEx Korea to shut down on April 7, cites new AML rules

The revised Financial Transactions Reports Act prohibits order book sharing, stating, “Cryptoasset providers may not allow customers to trade with...
Nigeria’s central bank didn’t ban digital currencies, official clarifies
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24 March, 2021

Nigeria’s central bank didn’t ban digital currencies, official clarifies

The central bank’s directive only applied to banks, prohibiting them from processing transactions related to digital currencies, an official said.
Hester Peirce hopes regulators will change attitude towards digital currencies
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23 March, 2021

Hester Peirce hopes regulators will change attitude towards digital currencies

Hester Peirce hopes that 2021 will be a turning point for digital currency regulations in the United States.
Financial Action Task Force releases updated guidance
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23 March, 2021

Financial Action Task Force releases updated guidance

The revised guidance comes after a 12-month review of the initial release, which found that some jurisdictions’ AML and CFT...
EU regulator warns investors on non-regulated digital currency risks
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23 March, 2021

EU regulator warns investors on non-regulated digital currency risks

The European Securities and Markets Authority report said digital currencies enjoyed a surge in volumes and value over the second...
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