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South Korean Crypto Exchanges Should Have Reserves of at Least $2.3 Million (Report)

The Korea Federation of Banks (KFB) reportedly intends to require domestic cryptocurrency exchanges to hold at least 3 billion won (around $2.26 million) as a reserve. The local authorities have…

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Australian Regulator Sentences Crypto Lender Helio for False License Claims

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has sentenced Melbourne-based cryptocurrency lending firm Helio for falsely claiming it held an Australian credit license (ACL) in August 2019. According to an…

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Singapore Police Arrest 10 Foreigners for Alleged Money Laundering and Forgery Offenses

Singapore authorities have arrested 10 foreign nationals suspected to be involved in money laundering and forgery, among other illicit activities, and have seized or frozen cash, assets, and crypto worth…

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Circle Exec Calls for Tighter Regulations Against Crypto Firms Counterfeiting U.S. Dollars

Dante Disparte, the chief strategy officer and head of global policy of the second-largest stablecoin issuer Circle, has blasted crypto firms that create counterfeits of the U.S. dollar. According to…

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Singapore’s Central Bank Unveils Stablecoin Regulation as Global Trailblazer

Following last year’s stablecoin implosion, international leaders have emphasized the importance of setting up global regulations and norms for this sector. Despite such calls, only a few have taken concrete…

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Revolut to Expand its Crypto Division by 20% Despite Halting Services for US Clients (Report)

The leading financial technology company – Revolut – reportedly plans to increase its global cryptocurrency team by hiring up to 20% more employees by the end of 2023. The move…

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El Salvador Becomes the Latest Country Where Binance Secures Regulatory Approval

Binance became the first fully licensed cryptocurrency exchange in El Salvador after receiving Bitcoin Services Provider license (BSP) and Digital Assets Services Provider license (DASP) from the domestic regulators. The…

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