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Crypto / Digital Assets

Blockchain Can Revolutionise Energy Sector – WEF Report

By Editors | 13/04/2023

The report offers guidance on conducting impact assessments of blockchain projects that encompasses environmental, social and economic impacts.

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BIS Bulletin Examines Stablecoins and Tokenised Deposits

By Mark Johnston | 12/04/2023

A new BIS bulletin says private tokenised money should be configured appropriately to ensure “singleness of money”.

AML / KYC

EU-Funded Report Explores Crypto Use in Darknet Markets

By Mark Johnston | 12/04/2023

Law enforcement needs training, resources, technology and cooperation to effectively investigate darknet markets, which grew 469-fold between 2011 and 2020.

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Report Examines Policy Implications of US Bank Bailouts

By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2023

Congressional Research Service report examines policy issues raised by the systemic risk exception invoked for SVB and Signature Bank.

Crypto / Digital Assets

OKX’s Ben Bowden Discusses Regulatory Response to FTX Fallout

By Editors | 10/04/2023

Ben Bowden, Global Head of Compliance at OKX, discusses the fallout from FTX, crypto regulatory approaches, and the role of proof of reserves.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Cake Defi’s Henry Loh Discusses Credit Risk & Trust in Crypto

By Editors | 10/04/2023

Cake DeFi’s Henry Loh discusses the importance of credit risk management and clearer regulatory guidance to promote trust in the crypto sector.

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Bank Capital Requirements Should Account for Geopolitical Risks: IMF

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2023

The IMF suggests geopolitical risks should feed into stress testing, scenario analysis and requirements for banks to hold capital and liquidity buffers.

AML / KYC

New Roadmap Proposed to Boost Financial Inclusion in Trade

By Editors | 29/03/2023

The Roadmap identifies areas where coordinated action can make a significant impact, including through accelerated LEI adoption.

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Too Big to Fail Reforms Don’t Work, says Swiss Official

By Manesh Samtani | 28/03/2023

Credit Suisse’s “too big to fail” emergency plan would have triggered an “international financial crisis”, according to Swiss finance minister Karin Keller-Sutter.