Crypto / Digital Assets

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Nasdaq Establishes New Digital Assets Business

    By Editors | 21/09/2022

    The technology that underpins the digital asset ecosystem has the potential to transform markets over the long-term, says Nasdaq’s Adena Friedman.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HKMA to Start Retail CBDC Trials in Q4 This Year

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2022

    The trials will involve banks, payment companies and other technology firms to study the use of the e-HKD in a limited setting.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    UK FCA Issues Warning Against Crypto Exchange FTX

    By Editors | 20/09/2022

    The FCA said FTX is targeting UK consumers without proper authorisation. FTX believes a scammer is impersonating the company.

    AML / KYC

    US Treasury Seeks Input on Illicit Finance Risks in Crypto

    By Editors | 19/09/2022

    The RFC calls for input on how to prevent crypto from being used for illicit finance, including through analytics tools and AML/CFT regulations.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSTB, SFC Declare Support for STO Business in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 19/09/2022

    The SFC’s Elizabeth Wong said firms that are interested in STOs are encouraged to discuss their proposals with the regulator’s Fintech unit.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    CyberSecurity Malaysia, MX Global Partner on Digital Assets

    By Editors | 19/09/2022

    The collaboration includes research and development, joint solution development, and cyber risk training and awareness programmes.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ECB Selects Five Firms to Develop CBDC User Interfaces

    By Editors | 18/09/2022

    CaixaBank, Worldline, EPI, Nexi and Amazon will each focus on one specific use case of a digital euro in the prototyping exercise, the ECB said.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thai SEC Proposes to Ban Crypto Lending, Staking Services

    By Editors | 18/09/2022

    A minimum investment amount is also proposed for each digital asset transaction.  Meanwhile, the SEC is considering allowing asset managers to set up digital asset funds.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BIS, HKMA to Explore Use of DeFi Tools for SME Finance

    By Editors | 18/09/2022

    Project Dynamo will study whether and how DeFi tools such as blockchain and smart contracts can improve access to finance for SMEs.

    AML / KYC

    US Unveils Comprehensive Plans for Regulating Digital Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2022

    Reports released by the White House, Treasury, Commerce and DOJ will help ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to digital assets policy.

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