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Lavender Au

Lavender Au

Lavender Au is a CoinDesk reporter with a focus on regulation in Asia. She holds BTC, ETH, NEAR, KSM and SAITO.

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JVCEA vice chair Genki Oda (Genki Oda)
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Regulations
Some, Not All, Crypto Token Screenings Will Be Scrapped, Japan’s JVCEA Official Says
The legally approved self-regulatory body wants to streamline screenings for tokens that are already listed on local exchanges while keeping existing standards for other asset...
JVCEA vice chair Genki Oda (Genki Oda)
By Lavender Au
Oct 21, 2022 at 2:27 p.m. UTC
Oct 21, 2022
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Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has designated Web3 as a pillar of economic reform. (Zhang Xiaoyu/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
Politicians, Not the Usual Bureaucrats, Take the Reins on Web3 in Japan
A handful of lawmakers are forming new policies, bypassing the usual lengthier route.
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has designated Web3 as a pillar of economic reform. (Zhang Xiaoyu/Getty Images)
By Lavender Au
Sep 19, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Sep 19, 2022
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Seoul-based crypto exchange Upbit is South Korea's largest. (Ciaran O'Brien/Unsplash)
Policy
South korea
Crypto Exchange Upbit Publishes Token Listing, Delisting Procedure After Government Pressure
Tokens listed on Upbit, South Korea’s largest exchange by trading volume, see major market movements.
Seoul-based crypto exchange Upbit is South Korea's largest. (Ciaran O'Brien/Unsplash)
By Lavender Au
Sep 5, 2022 at 12:16 p.m. UTC
Sep 5, 2022
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CEO Mike Kayamori "could not stand failing," said a source close to Liquid. (Photo: World Economic Forum, modified by CoinDesk)
Consensus Magazine
Japan
How Not to Run a Cryptocurrency Exchange
At Japan's Liquid exchange, recently acquired by FTX, warnings were ignored, breaches unreported and employees berated and cursed at, insiders say.
CEO Mike Kayamori "could not stand failing," said a source close to Liquid. (Photo: World Economic Forum, modified by CoinDesk)
By Lavender Au
May 17, 2022 at 1:04 a.m. UTC
May 17, 2022
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A delay in paying shareholders “shows that the existing international wire transfer [system] is fundamentally broken,” Liquid CEO Mike Kayamori said. (Photo: World Economic Forum)
Finance
Ftx
FTX Closed Acquisition of Liquid Exchange a Few Days Late
The news came to light in an email to Liquid's shareholders.
A delay in paying shareholders “shows that the existing international wire transfer [system] is fundamentally broken,” Liquid CEO Mike Kayamori said. (Photo: World Economic Forum)
By Lavender Au
May 2, 2022 at 6:14 p.m. UTC
May 2, 2022
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"Justice" (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
Finance
Singapore
Ex-Employee Claims Liquid Global Exchange 'Scapegoated' Her for $90M Hack
The wrongful termination suit comes as the Japan-based crypto exchange is expected to close on the sale of itself to powerhouse FTX.
"Justice" (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
By Lavender Au
Mar 29, 2022 at 1:11 a.m. UTC
Mar 29, 2022
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Seoul, South Korea's skyline (PKphotograph/Shutterstock)
Policy
Regulations
Young, Crypto-Savvy Voters May Hold Key to South Korea's Next Election
Presidential candidates woo young retail investors who may decide the outcome.
Seoul, South Korea's skyline (PKphotograph/Shutterstock)
By Lavender Au
Feb 14, 2022 at 1:30 a.m. UTC
Feb 14, 2022
RegulationsSouth KoreaElectionsPolitics
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Japan’s Taxes on Crypto Firms Are Leading Some to Leave the Country
Founders face hefty corporate taxes when listing tokens and individual investors are taxed up to 55% on gains.
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By Lavender AuEliza Gkritsi
Dec 23, 2021 at 10:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 23, 2021
RegulationsTaxJapan
Mt. Fuji, seen from Tokyo (Sakarin Sawasdinaka/Shutterstock)
Policy
Regulations
Japan’s Crypto Exchanges Grapple With ‘Travel Rule’ as Deadline Looms
The country’s crypto exchanges want to stagger implementation of the rule, which will require them to share customer data on transactions above a certain threshold.
Mt. Fuji, seen from Tokyo (Sakarin Sawasdinaka/Shutterstock)
By Lavender AuEliza Gkritsi
Dec 17, 2021 at 8:03 a.m. UTC
Dec 17, 2021
RegulationsTravel RuleJapan
Seoul, South Korea. (Ciaran O'Brien/Unsplash)
Policy
South korea
South Korea Delays Plans to Tax Crypto to 2023
Lawmakers, likely seeking support from young voters, decided to postpone the virtual assets tax.
Seoul, South Korea. (Ciaran O'Brien/Unsplash)
By Lavender AuEliza Gkritsi
Dec 3, 2021 at 3:38 a.m. UTC
Dec 3, 2021
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