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virtual asset service providers

NYDFS gets additional oversight authority over digital currency firms
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15 April, 2022

NYDFS gets additional oversight authority over digital currency firms

The New York financial watchdog was assigned the responsibility of developing a new assessment mechanism for VASPs in the state’s...
Singapore scales digital currency regulations as MAS gets additional power
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14 April, 2022

Singapore scales digital currency regulations as MAS gets additional power

Digital asset firms registered in Singapore but operating outside the country will now be under the jurisdiction of the Monetary...
Bank of Israel issues draft guidelines for digital asset AML, CFT
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18 March, 2022

Bank of Israel issues draft guidelines for digital asset AML, CFT

The central bank’s guidelines will potentially open up the banking system to the nascent sector, with banks not allowed to...
Dubai sets up watchdog as part of landmark digital assets law
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16 March, 2022

Dubai sets up watchdog as part of landmark digital assets law

The newly formed Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority will oversee the industry in all emirate’s special development and free zones, except...
UAE to license digital currency firms as local market skyrockets by 1,500%
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20 February, 2022

UAE to license digital currency firms as local market skyrockets by 1,500%

According to sources from within the government, a licensing regime for VASPs will be ready by the end of the...
Monetary Authority of Singapore bans digital currency ads in public places
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23 January, 2022

Monetary Authority of Singapore bans digital currency ads in public places

VASPs must not advertise on public transport venues, broadcast media, third-party websites, or roadshows and must not turn to influencers...
Estonia’s new AML laws target DeFi and ICOs, with fines leading up to $450K
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5 January, 2022

Estonia’s new AML laws target DeFi and ICOs, with fines leading up to $450K

Estonia has been working on new AML laws that the government approved two weeks ago, and they are designed to...
Travel rule specification opens for public review by Bitcoin SV Technical Standards Committee
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21 December, 2021

Travel rule specification opens for public review by Bitcoin SV Technical Standards Committee

Bitcoin SV Technical Standards Committee released the latest Travel Rule Specification covering FATF compliance and regulation for public review.
South Korea bans exchange staff from trading their own tokens
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1 October, 2021

South Korea bans exchange staff from trading their own tokens

The Financial Services Commission in South Korea has issued a decree that bars staff members of any digital currency exchange...
Irish digital currency firms now obliged to register with central bank
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30 April, 2021

Irish digital currency firms now obliged to register with central bank

Companies considered to be Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) are now required to adhere to the same rules as other...
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...
Philippines issues new FATF-aligned digital currency guidelines
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29 January, 2021

Philippines issues new FATF-aligned digital currency guidelines

The new guidelines include the need to apply for an operating license, the minimum capital for service providers and stringent...