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Here’s How 10 APAC Markets Are Approaching Crypto Regulation

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Japan Japan, as a forerunner in the adoption of customised cryptocurrency regulations, rolled out both the Travel Rule and stablecoin regulations in June 2023. This development followed the 2022 collapse of Terra. Singapore For Singapore, the year 2023 was dedicated to finalising its consumer protection policies.

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Understanding the FCA’s proposed updates to the Financial Crime Guide

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Proliferation financing: strengthening risk assessments The FCA underscores the necessity for firms to develop specific risk assessments and control mechanisms to prevent financial services from being exploited for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

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Hong Kong Consults on Proposed Approach to Stablecoin Legislation

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

Background The Consultation Paper follows the discussion paper released by the HKMA in January 2022 (Discussion Paper) seeking the public’s views on its proposed approach to the regulation of stablecoins (see Latham’s blog post ), and its conclusions issued in January 2023 (Discussion Conclusions).

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UK Credit Cards: August Data Reveals Consumer Confidence

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The influence of the billions in extra savings will become more evident into 2022 versus the effect on those already financially struggling or on the borderline. . million people. Rising energy, fuel and food prices coinciding with Christmas could add to existing or cause financial issues for some card users.

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Here Are All The Licensed Crypto Services Providers in Singapore

Fintech News

Data from MAS’ Financial Institutions Directory show that as of August 01, 2022, 231 Money-Changing, 13 Standard Payment Institutions, and 175 Major Payment Institution licenses had been issued. This is part of MAS’s broader strategy to strengthen consumer safeguards and mitigate risks in the digital currency domain.