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The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Cambodian businessman Ly Yong Phat and his businesses, including his conglomerate L.Y.P. Group and the O-Smach Resort. This move, disclosed on Thursday, stands in response to their roles in human trafficking and forced labour as connected with cryptocurrency fraud. The penalties have been imposed to prevent and curtail human rights abuses and other related offenses. OFAC of the Treasury said that Ly Yong Phat businesses engaged in...

If the new regime takes effect, the SFC will collaborate with the C&ED to oversee OTC services in Hong Kong. Financial hub Hong Kong looks to introduce a new regime for over-the-counter (OTC) virtual asset trading services as the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) conversed with multiple ‘industry participants.’ Should the jurisdiction proceed in that direction, the SFC will work with the Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) to better regulate the crypto industry. A proposal...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ramped up its enforcement actions against the cryptocurrency sector in 2024, imposing nearly $4.7 billion in fines. This figure represents a 3,018% increase from the $150.3 million in fines issued in 2023. Record Breaking Settlement According to a report from Social Capital Markets, 2024’s figures are largely attributed to the SEC’s $4.47 billion settlement with Terraform Labs and its former CEO, Do Kwon, in June making it...

If this goes through, Turkish citizens transacting more than $205 in the country will be fined 10% of the transacted amount. Turkey plans to impose a limit on cash payments and is considering imposing a 10% fine on anyone spending more than 7,000 Turkish liras ($205). The Turkish Revenue Administration started taking suggestions for the draft amending the General Communiqué of the Tax Procedure Law No. 459. The amendments place a $205 barrier to cash payments, leaving individuals and...

On Tuesday, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister, Gan Kim Yong, addressed Parliament regarding concerns about Worldcoin’s operations in the country. The concerns were on threats such as improper use of Worldcoin accounts and the possibility of the accounts being used to conduct money laundering. Gan Kim Yong stressed that Worldcoin does not currently operate as a payment service provider under Singapore’s Payment Services Act (PS Act). However, he stated that trading Worldcoin accounts would...

In 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dramatically increased its enforcement actions against cryptocurrency firms and executives, totaling nearly $4.7 billion. This amount is 3,000% more than the fines of $150.3 million set in 2023. The SEC’s penalties more than doubled as the result of its record $4.47 billion settlement with Terraform Labs and its ex-chief, Do Kwon, in June. This settlement is the most significant enforcement action ever by the SEC. Terraform...

South Korean Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) announced on Tuesday that it will start inspecting cryptocurrency exchanges to uncover illegal or unfair practices. This is the first inspection since the new Virtual Asset Users Protection Act came into effect in July. It looks for signs of money laundering and checks if new rules designed to safeguard virtual assets and record transactions are being complied with by the exchanges. According to the FSS, they plan to: “Maintain market order by...

Binance Kazakhstan has received formal consent from the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) for a full regulatory license. This is a significant step towards achieving a fully regulated Digital Asset Trading Facility (DATF) status, the first of its kind in Kazakhstan. This was after a rigorous and step-by-step assessment that involved financial audits, ISO certifications, and internal and external assessments. It should be noted that the AFSA, the regulator of financial and...

Nexo’s new onboarding process follows FCA requirements, improving user risk awareness. The platform’s 10-month halt allowed for a full modify to meet UK regulatory standards. Nexo, a centralized cryptocurrency lender, has restarted client registrations in the United Kingdom after a 10-month halt. The delay was first triggered in December 2023 owing to changes in regulatory requirements. Nexo has now improved its operations to satisfy Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) compliance standards,...

In a post on X on Sept. 4, the American billionaire businessman said that Bitcoin has been an outsider to the TradFi community over the past five years, and it’s only now “dipping its toe into global finance.” He added that his firm, Cantor Fitzgerald, will help the traditional finance sector onboard Bitcoin as it wants new asset classes. “Cantor will help tradfi bring Bitcoin all the way in. Tradfi wants new asset classes, and BTC is here to stay.” TradFi Companies Want...