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South Korea to review lifting ban on spot crypto ETFs: report

South Korea's financial regulator re-evaluates the ban on local spot cryptocurrency ETFs and institutional accounts while investigating Upbit's dominance in the market.

theblock.co • 10/10/2024 - 08:58 AM

South Korea to review lifting ban on spot crypto ETFs: report

South Korea's FSC plans to reevaluate its ban on crypto ETFs and institutional trading, responding to political pressure while investigating monopolistic practices within the crypto exchange market.

theblock.co • 10/10/2024 - 08:58 AM

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Hong Kong regulator intends to approve more crypto exchange licenses in batches by year-end: report

Hong Kong's regulator has granted its third crypto exchange license, aiming for more approvals by year-end amid concerns about stringent regulations discouraging global exchanges.

theblock.co • 07/10/2024 - 09:02 AM

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Hong Kong regulator intends to approve more crypto exchange licenses in batches by year-end: report

Hong Kong's financial regulator licenses HKVAX as a crypto exchange, seeking to approve more platforms this year amid concerns over stringent regulations affecting global exchanges.

theblock.co • 07/10/2024 - 09:02 AM

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Taiwan's FSC drafts new crypto AML rules, requiring firms to register or face jail time

Taiwan's FSC drafts new AML regulations for crypto firms, requiring VASPs to register by September 2024 or face penalties, including imprisonment, to increase compliance and accountability.

theblock.co • 03/10/2024 - 07:13 AM

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Taiwan's FSC drafts new crypto AML rules, requiring firms to register or face jail time

Taiwan's FSC introduces new anti-money laundering regulations for cryptocurrency firms, enforcing registration by September 2024 and imposing penalties for non-compliance to enhance industry standards.

theblock.co • 03/10/2024 - 07:13 AM

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China’s former vice finance minister calls for deeper study of crypto amid global policy shifts

Zhu Guangyao highlights the need to study cryptocurrency risks and U.S. policy shifts, acknowledging China's strict ban while pointing to changes in U.S. crypto regulations.

theblock.co • 30/09/2024 - 10:07 AM

The Daily: Hamster Kombat's token goes live, Ethena plans new stablecoin, Kamala Harris says US should become 'dominant' in blockchain and more

Hamster Kombat's token launches, Ethena unveils a new stablecoin, Kamala Harris aims for U.S. blockchain dominance, and Worldcoin faces fines for privacy violations. Gensler stresses investor protection.

theblock.co • 26/09/2024 - 17:17 PM

OKX now fully licensed in Singapore, hires former MAS official as local CEO

OKX SG has received a full Major Payment Institution license, allowing it to offer crypto trading and payment services in Singapore, with Gracie Lin as CEO.

theblock.co • 02/09/2024 - 02:26 AM

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Crypto.com taps Standard Chartered to expand global fiat services

Crypto.com partners with Standard Chartered to launch retail services for fiat currencies, enhancing global accessibility from its Dubai hub, supporting deposits and withdrawals in 90 countries.

theblock.co • 29/08/2024 - 18:30 PM

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