# South Korean regulators tell banks to open the books on cryptocurrency exchanges

# South Korean regulators tell banks to open the books on cryptocurrency exchanges

“# South Korean regulators tell banks to open the books on cryptocurrency exchanges ” Financial regulators in South Korea have asked banks to provide information on their dealings with cryptocurrency firms, a local outlet reported on Wednesday, as authorities seek to determine how many cryptocurrency exchanges operate within the country’s borders. An unnamed regulatory body…

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# VanEck and BetaShares apply for Aussie crypto ETFs as family offices snap up BTC

# VanEck and BetaShares apply for Aussie crypto ETFs as family offices snap up BTC

“# VanEck and BetaShares apply for Aussie crypto ETFs as family offices snap up BTC ” Family offices in Australia are reportedly piling into digital assets as fund managers compete to list the country’s first cryptocurrency-backed exchange-traded fund. VanEck and BetaShares have each lodged submissions with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) following a rejection of…

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# Crypto.com to use CipherTrace tool to comply with FATF’s travel rule

# Crypto.com to use CipherTrace tool to comply with FATF’s travel rule

“# Crypto.com to use CipherTrace tool to comply with FATF’s travel rule ” Crypto.com, the creator of a cryptocurrency exchange, wallet, debit card program and crypto app, is strengthening its compliance toolkit by implementing a commercial solution developed by crypto intelligence firm CipherTrace. CipherTrace’s tool, called Traveler, takes its name from being designed to meet…

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# Survey shows South Koreans support crypto tax law

# Survey shows South Koreans support crypto tax law

“# Survey shows South Koreans support crypto tax law ” An opinion poll conducted by South Korean television station YTN has shown significant support for the planned cryptocurrency tax regime in the country. According to a report by The Korea Herald, 53.7% of the 500 participants polled by South Korea survey firm Realmeter expressed support…

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# Thailand to introduce in-person KYC for crypto exchanges

# Thailand to introduce in-person KYC for crypto exchanges

“# Thailand to introduce in-person KYC for crypto exchanges ” Financial regulators in Thailand are preparing to tighten restrictions surrounding new account creation at crypto asset exchanges. According to a May 3 report from Bangkok Post, the country’s Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) announced that as of July, crypto exchanges must verify the identities of new…

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