Crypto / Digital Assets

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    IOSCO Calls for Stronger Response to Online Threats to Retail Investors

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2023

    Collaboration is needed between regulators, law enforcement, and stakeholders in the broader online ecosystem like search engine operators and social media platforms.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US SEC Denies Coinbase Rule-making Petition

    By Editors | 17/12/2023

    SEC Chair Gary Gensler said the existing securities regime already appropriately governs crypto asset securities.

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    AML / KYC

    India, US Pledge to Cooperate on Global Illicit Finance Risks

    By Editors | 17/12/2023

    Key topics of the joint India-US AML/CFT Dialogue were virtual assets, sanctions implementation, and beneficial ownership transparency.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    RBA Sets Out Focus Areas for Upcoming Payments System Review

    By Editors | 15/12/2023

    The key focus areas for next year’s review are mobile wallets, BNPL services, and least-cost routing, Michele Bullock said.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BCBS Proposes Targeted Amendments to Cryptoasset Standard

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2023

    The BCBS proposes to update the requirements relating to banks’ exposures to stablecoins, and other technical amendments.

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    AML / KYC

    EU Lawmakers Reach Agreement on AMLA Establishment

    By Editors | 14/12/2023

    Co-rapporteur Eva Maria Poptcheva said the new Anti-Money Laundering Authority will be a “game changer to crack down on dirty money in the EU”.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan: Expert Panel Calls for CBDC Preparations to Start

    By Editors | 14/12/2023

    A panel of experts said work should begin “without delay” on laying the legal groundwork for the issuance of a digital yen.

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    Enforcement

    Crypto Exchange Pays OFAC USD 1.2 Million to Settle Crimea Violations

    By Editors | 14/12/2023

    US-based CoinList Markets processed 989 transactions on behalf of users in the Crimea region in violation of OFAC sanctions regulations.

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    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Announces Regulatory Priorities for 2024

    By Editors | 13/12/2023

    AUSTRAC will scrutinise the banking, gambling and remittance sectors, as well as crypto firms, payment platforms and non-bank lenders.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    NYAG Announces $22m Settlement With Crypto Firm KuCoin

    By Editors | 13/12/2023

    KuCoin is required to refund more than USD 16.7 million to New York investors and pay more than USD 5.3 million to the state.

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