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South Africa Added to FATF ‘Grey List’ Despite Designation of Crypto as a Financial Product

South Africa Added to FATF ‘Grey List’ Despite Designation of Crypto as a Financial ProductIn a move seen as a major setback for South Africa, the international financial watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force, announced on Feb. 24 that it had added the country to its “grey list.” Getting grey-listed by the financial watchdog potentially makes it difficult for South Africa to obtain loans from foreign banks. A Setback […]

U.S. Justice Department Indicts Russian National Over Alleged Crypto Market Manipulation and Fraud

South African Central Bank Now Considers Cryptocurrency to Be a Financial Asset

South African Central Bank Now Considers Cryptocurrency to Be a Financial AssetThe deputy governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) recently said the institution has changed its position on cryptocurrency, and now regards it to be a financial asset which must be regulated as such. The SARB expects to have a cryptocurrency regulatory framework in place by the end of 2023. A Safer Crypto Ecosystem […]

U.S. Justice Department Indicts Russian National Over Alleged Crypto Market Manipulation and Fraud

Korea’s FSC Chairman Nominee Skeptical Over Cryptocurrency as Financial Asset

Korea’s FSC Chairman Nominee Skeptical Over Cryptocurrency as Financial AssetA former central bank official, nominated to head South Korea’s financial watchdog, has expressed skepticism about recognizing cryptocurrency as a financial asset. In comments to a parliamentary committee, Koh Seung-beom has confirmed his views on the matter align with those of international institutions. Candidate to Head Korea’s Financial Regulator Says Crypto Is Not Currency […]

U.S. Justice Department Indicts Russian National Over Alleged Crypto Market Manipulation and Fraud