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CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS
Crypto / Digital Assets
Eurex Receives Approval to Offer Bitcoin Futures to US Investors
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/06/2023
US investors can now benefit from access to a wider range of participants and liquidity pools during Asian, European and US hours, Eurex says.
AML / KYC
NZ’s Ministry of Justice Releases Amended AML Regulations
By Editors | 01/06/2023
From 1 June 2024, new obligations will be imposed on reporting entities related to virtual asset transfers, deposits, withdrawals, and exchange.
AML / KYC
MAS Introduces Reporting Obligations for Exempted Payments Firms
By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2023
Crypto firms still under a PSA exemption have to report the total number of “higher risk customers” they serve, such as PEPs and their close associates.
Crypto / Digital Assets
CFTC Issues Advisory on Risks of Clearing Crypto Derivatives
By Editors | 31/05/2023
Commissioner Kristin Johnson said the advisory means a formal rulemaking process on crypto clearing is warranted.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Former Coinbase Manager Settles SEC Insider Trading Case
By Manesh Samtani | 31/05/2023
In light of the prison sentences Ishan Wahi and his brother have to serve, the SEC will not seek civil penalties apart from the disgorgement already ordered.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea FSS Preparing New Supervision System for Crypto Industry
By Manesh Samtani | 31/05/2023
The FSS is calling on the crypto industry to improve their self-regulatory capabilities until the new Virtual Asset User Protection Act is fully implemented.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HKMA to Ramp Up Cross-border Collaboration with UAE
By Editors | 30/05/2023
The HKMA will form a joint working group with CBUAE and banking sector stakeholders to take forward the agreed initiatives.
Crypto / Digital Assets
China Expands CBDC Usage to Investment and Capital Markets
By Mark Johnston | 30/05/2023
A project by Galaxy Securities and ICBC to use CBDC for investments is included in Beijing’s capital market fintech innovation trials.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Crypto Firm Secures Special Purpose Broker-dealer Licence
By Mark Johnston | 29/05/2023
The licence, granted by FINRA, is considered an important milestone, though there are limitations of what it can be used for.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BOJ Publishes Findings from Phase 2 of CBDC Study
By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2023
The second phase of the CBDC project evaluated additional functions building upon the basic CBDC ledger functions explored in the first phase.
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