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Big Picture
BIS Bulletin Raises Concerns Over Front-running by Crypto Miners
20/06/2022
Crypto miners can choose which transactions they add to ledgers and in which order, allowing them to front-run markets.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Directs Listcos to Exercise Prudence in Crypto Business
20/06/2022
Circulars were sent to listed companies regarding digital assets. The SEC’s final advertising rules will take effect on 16 July. Huobi has exited the Thai market.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea Crypto Exchanges Agree Measures to Prevent Terra-style Losses
20/06/2022
Under a new system being proposed, crypto exchanges will coordinate to stop trading in tokens that become excessively volatile within 24 hours.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Revises Bond Issuance Rules for Financial Groups
20/06/2022
Financial holding companies will be able to issue corporate bonds in batches over up to two years using a single approval granted by the FSC.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BIS Innovation Hub Announces New Set of Projects
20/06/2022
The first three Eurosystem Centre projects will focus on crypto markets, quantum-resistant cryptography for payments, and climate-related disclosures.
Enforcement
US Regulators Probe Celsius Suspension of Crypto Withdrawals
20/06/2022
Withdrawals have been suspended one week. Celsius says it is continuing efforts to stabilise its liquidity and operations, and that the process “will take time”.
AML / KYC
CBIRC Warns of Online Fraudsters Impersonating Regulators
19/06/2022
This is the fourth fraud risk warning issued by the CBIRC this year. Consumers are asked to remain vigilant and report fraud attempts.
Capital / Liquidity
RBI Doubles Lending Limits for Cooperative Banks
19/06/2022
The higher lending caps are intended to account for rising housing prices and customer needs, the RBI said.
AML / KYC
FATF Concludes Final Plenary Under German Presidency
19/06/2022
FATF will soon publish an update on travel rule implementation in the crypto industry, a report on collaborative analytics, and new guidance for the real estate sector.
Securities / Derivatives
Financial Transaction Taxes Disrupt Securities Markets: ASIFMA
19/06/2022
Financial transaction taxes tend to reduce stock prices, trading volume, liquidity, and overall market attractiveness.
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