VASPs


Policy

Fewer Than 30% of Jurisdictions Globally Have Started Regulating Crypto: FATF Chief

The finding, termed a "call to action" by T. Raja Kumar, emerged from a report that explored which jurisdictions have adhered to the FATF's recommendations.

FATF President T. Raja Kumar addressing a press conference in Paris, France, in October 2022. (Amitoj Singh/CoinDesk)

Policy

Justin Sun Says Hong Kong’s New Licensing Regime Could Shift Policy in Mainland China, Eventually

In the interim, if granted a VASP license, the Tron founder says Houbi will launch a new exchange, Huobi Hong Kong, to comply with regulators.

(DALL-E/CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Opens the Week Testing $25K

ALSO: Hong Kong unveils its crypto licensing framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers in June, but the regulation will not allow retail investors to trade digital, contrary to what a recent tweet suggests. The regulation focuses on accredited, professional investors.

(Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)

Policy

Hong Kong Regulator Wants to Beef Up Its Staff Covering Virtual Assets

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) wants to expand its team to deal with licensing applications for the incoming VASP regime.

The FTX collapse may alter Hong Kong regulators approach to retail crypto trading. (Yiu Yu Hoi/Getty Images)

Policy

Hong Kong’s Finance Regulator Calls for 'a More Solid Footing' for Crypto

After crypto firms have left the city, the regulator says it’s now moving with the market and industry.

Christopher Hui speaking at 2022 Hong Kong FinTech Week. (Information Services Department of HKSAR)

Policy

Global Money Laundering Watchdog Says Crypto Monitoring Regime Is Unchanged

The Financial Action Task Force responded to a report that it is preparing to conduct annual compliance checks, saying it has not changed the way it monitors crypto assets or the process for adding countries to its "gray list."

The FATF says it has not changed the way it monitors crypto. (Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images)

Policy

Hong Kong Government Reconsiders Stance on Virtual Asset ETFs, Tokenized Securities, Retail Investors

The government says it's ready to engage with virtual asset service providers and invite them to the city.

Hong Kong FSTB Secretary Christopher Hui talks to co-founder of Animoca Brands Yat Siu at Hong Kong FinTech Week. (Lavender Au/CoinDesk)

Policy

Israeli Exchange Bits of Gold Becomes First Crypto Firm to Receive Capital Markets License

The firm will now be able to work with local bank and financial institutions.

(Carl & Ann Purcell/Getty Images)

Policy

Philippines Central Bank to Halt Applications for New Digital Asset Firms for 3 Years

The Bangko Sentral said it will conduct a reassessment based on market developments.

Manila, Philippines. (Alexes Gerard/Unsplash)

Finance

OKX Secures License in Dubai and Plans to Open Regional Hub

The exchange has followed in the footsteps of FTX and Kraken in securing a license in the UAE.

Dubai (David Rodrigo/Unsplash)

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