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UAE central bank to penalize unlicensed virtual asset service providers
8.11.2023
UAE lawyer Irina Heaver explained that the new guidance is part of the UAE’s efforts to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list.”
Crypto Firms in Dubai Have Until Nov. 17 to Clear all Licensing Requirements: VARA
7.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has set a new deadline for all crypto-related businesses to clear their licensing papers. VARA, the license issuing authority for crypto firms, wants all digital asset service providers to get licenses by November 17. According...
Hong Kong Regulator Planning to Widen Purview of Virtual Assets Supervision
6.11.2023
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is reportedly planning to expand the purview of its supervision of virtual assets to include entities that issue stablecoins. The Hong Kong regulator said it also wants to create a framework that governs banks’ provision of virtual asset custody services. Hong...
Nike-RTFKT NFT Collections Generate $1.4 Billion in Trading Volume
6.11.2023
Non-fungible token (NFT) collections by sportswear giant Nike and virtual sneakers and collectibles creator RTFKT have seen $170 million in earnings and a whopping $1.4 billion in trading volume. There are two notable factors to keep in mind. One, Nike and RTFKT have joined hands less than...
OFAC Sanctions Russian National Accused of Using Virtual Currency to Launder Money
5.11.2023
According to the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Russian national Ekaterina Zhdanova has been sanctioned as punishment for using virtual currency to launder money for designated Russian elites. OFAC said Zhdanova’s properties and interests in the United States are now either...
Dubai Financial Authority Approves XRP as ‘Recognized Crypto Token’
4.11.2023
Dubai’s financial regulator, the Dubai Financial Services Authority, has approved XRP as a recognized crypto token for use within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a special economic zone. “Licensed virtual asset firms within the DIFC will now be able to incorporate...
Dubai Moves Forward with Crypto Adoption as WadzPay Secures VARA Initial Approval
2.11.2023
  On October 31, the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) gave “Initial Approval” to WadzPay signifying a noteworthy stride towards broadening crypto adoption in Dubai. The approval is part of WadzPay’s progress toward achieving a comprehensive Virtual Asset...
Report: Taiwan Law Enforcement Seize Over 320 Million USDT From Alleged Money Launderer
2.11.2023
Taiwanese law enforcement recently revealed the seizure of more than 320 million USDT stablecoins from an alleged money launderer. The seizure has been described as Taiwan’s largest bust ever from a single individual. Lamborghini and a Lexus Seized Taiwan’s law enforcement recently...
UK’s National Crime Agency Seeks to Set Up Specialized Team to Combat Cryptocurrency Scams and Fraud
2.11.2023
The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) is taking a proactive stance against the rising threat of cryptocurrency scams and fraud. In response to the increasing attempts by bad actors to deceive crypto investors, the NCA has announced plans to establish a specialized cryptocurrency...
Hong Kong’s HashKey Breaks Retail Ground with Trading App, HSK Token to Follow
1.11.2023
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange HashKey has ventured into the retail trading sector with the official launch of its trading app, making it the first licensed virtual asset exchange app in Hong Kong. HashKey’s Chief Operating Officer Livio Weng shared insights about the new app in...
Today in Crypto: Sony and MeetKai Reveal Metaverse Gaming Experience for Horror Film, ‘We Are in Early Stages of Bull Market’ Say Analysts
31.10.2023
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news. __________ Gaming news Sony Pictures and Spyglass Media Group partnered with AI and metaverse company MeetKai to create a virtual...
Web3 wallet Backpack to launch VASP-licensed crypto exchange in Dubai
31.10.2023
The Backpack exchange has bagged operational licenses across several jurisdictions worldwide over the past five months, according to the company announcement
Web3 Wallet Backpack Launches Registered Crypto Business in Dubai
31.10.2023
Backpack , an all-in-one Web3 wallet, has become the latest to receive a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in Dubai. The approval will enable Backpack to launch a regulated cryptocurrency exchange service in the city. Per the company’s press release, Backpack Exchange is set...
Neo Announces EVM-Compatible Sidechain to Prevent MEV Attacks
27.10.2023
Neo, the open-source blockchain platform, has revealed its plans for the development of a new Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible sidechain, a move aimed at expanding its capabilities in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. Sidechain Will Offer Interoperability With NEO N3 Mainnet In...
Senior Public Officials in South Korea Declare Crypto Holdings
26.10.2023
Senior public officials in South Korea’s Gyeonggi province have declared their cryptocurrency holdings. The disclosure comes as part of the province’s efforts to ensure transparency among its government employees to avoid conflict of interest. Gyeonggi province announced that it...
Mind-Control Gaming Isn’t Sci-Fi, It’s Just Science
23.10.2023
This story is part of our new Future of Gaming series, a three-site look at gaming’s most pioneering technologies, players, and makers.Read more
Hong Kong Regulator Gives Green Light to Wider Retail Virtual Asset Investments With Applicable Safeguards
23.10.2023
Hong Kong’s financial regulators The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have released new guidelines on how intermediaries are to conduct virtual asset-related activities in light of new market developments....
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Hong Kong Regulator Gives Greenlight to Wider Retail Virtual Asset Investments With Applicable Safeguards
23.10.2023
Hong Kong’s financial regulators The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have released new guidelines on how intermediaries are to conduct virtual asset-related activities in light of new market developments....
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Hong Kong Regulators Restrict Retail Investor Access to ‘Complex’ Crypto Products
23.10.2023
The securities regulator and the central banking institution of Hong Kong have updated the region’s crypto policy in response to enquiries from the industry. In a circular on the virtual asset-related activities of intermediaries, the authorities introduced additional measures to protect retail...
FinCEN Targets Crypto Mixers Over Laundering and National Security Concerns
20.10.2023
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, this week proposed regulations aimed at increasing transparency around crypto mixing services. These services, the agency says, are used by terrorist organizations and state actors to obscure financial...