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Crypto / Digital Assets
AML / KYC
Taiwan FSC to Develop Regulatory Guidelines for Crypto Industry
By Editors | 31/03/2023
The guidelines will cover information disclosures, product listings, customer asset segregation, money laundering prevention, consumer protection, and information security, among other areas.
AML / KYC
UK Unveils New Plan to Tackle Economic Crime
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/03/2023
The plan involves hiring 475 specialist investigators, investing in technology and data analytics, and establishing a new multi-agency crypto cell.
Crypto / Digital Assets
IOSCO Issues Final Guidance on Mitigating Risks to Retail Investors
By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2023
IOSCO offers a comprehensive toolkit of measures for regulators to consider when addressing crypto scams, greenwashing and other forms of retail misconduct.
Enforcement
Bankman-Fried Enters Not Guilty Plea to Revised Indictment
By Editors | 31/03/2023
Bankman-Fried previously pleaded not guilty to eight charges. Four charges were added last month and a bribery charge earlier this week.
Capital / Liquidity
FSB to Develop and Run Global Bank Stress Test
By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2023
The FSB’s work programme for 2023 includes plans to develop and run a global bank stress test in cooperation with the BCBS.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Forces Shut Down of Crypto Platform Beaxy
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2023
The SEC charged Beaxy and its affiliates for performing the functions of an exchange, broker, clearing agency, and dealer without registration.
AML / KYC
HKMA, SFC to Host Discussions Between Crypto Firms & Banks
By Editors | 30/03/2023
A roundtable will take place on 28 April at the HKMA to facilitate dialogue and experience sharing regarding opening and maintaining bank accounts.
AML / KYC
EBA Drafts Amendments to AML Guidance to Account for Crypto Risks
By Mark Johnston | 29/03/2023
The amendments are part of efforts to implement MiCA, which is due to be voted on in April.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australia: Senator Introduces New Crypto Regulation Bill
By Editors | 29/03/2023
Senator Andrew Bragg said Australia’s crypto regulation has stalled and the government’s “token mapping” consultation programme is too slow.
Enforcement
US Prosecutors Charge FTX Founder for FCPA Violation
By Editors | 29/03/2023
Sam Bankman-Fried allegedly bribed at least one Chinese official to secure the release of $1bn in frozen assets.
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