CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

Crypto / Digital Assets

EBA, ESMA Consult on Suitability, Remuneration Under MiCA

By Editors | 23/10/2023

Joint guidelines cover suitability of management, owners and board members of crypto firms and stablecoin issuers. Separate EBA consultation covers remuneration policies.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Key Takeaways from Australia’s Proposal for Regulating Digital Asset Platforms

By Angela Ang | 23/10/2023

Angela Ang says Australia’s proposal for regulating digital asset platforms meets a high regulatory bar while also supporting innovation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HKMA Establishes New CBDC Expert Group

By Editors | 23/10/2023

The Expert Group comprises faculty members of five local universities, who will support the HKMA’s exploration of key policy and technical issues surrounding CBDC.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Cash-for-crypto Shops Need Regulation, Says HK Customs Official

By Editors | 23/10/2023

A regulatory regime for OTC crypto exchange shops is currently being considered by authorities, according to Commissioner Louise Ho.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SC Malaysia Grants In-principle Approval to Digital Asset Custodian

By Editors | 22/10/2023

With a full licence expected within six months, Gambit Custody will become just the second firm with a digital asset custodian licence in Malaysia.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Ripple Executives

By Editors | 22/10/2023

Analysts say the move will ultimately allow the SEC to appeal the court’s earlier decision about XRP not being a security sooner.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SFC, HKMA Issue New Joint Circular on Virtual Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2023

The circular supersedes a similar circular from January 2022, setting out additional requirements for intermediaries providing virtual asset services to retail investors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Eurex Set to Add Options to Crypto Derivatives Suite

By Mark Johnston | 21/10/2023

The new options contracts will allow investors to deploy new trading strategies with institutional grade trading and clearing safeguards, Eurex said.

Crypto / Digital Assets

DTCC to Build Infrastructure to Support Adoption of Digital Assets

By Mark Johnston | 20/10/2023

DTCC is acquiring digital asset technology provider Securrency; will offer new blockchain-based products and “unlock the power of institutional DeFi”.