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Crypto / Digital Assets
Crypto / Digital Assets
Crypto Firm Bittrex Announces Decision to Exit US Market
By Editors | 03/04/2023
A lack of regulatory clarity makes it economically unviable for Bittrex to continue operating in the US. The global platform will continue operating.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Futures SRO Issues New Rule for Crypto Activities
By Editors | 03/04/2023
The compliance rule covers anti-fraud, just and equitable principles of trade, disclosure, and supervision requirements for spot bitcoin and ether trading.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BIS Innovation Hub to Launch Cryptoasset Data Project
By Editors | 02/04/2023
Project Atlas will allow users to visualise cross-border flows in cryptoasset and DeFi markets via publicly available dashboards.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan to Create Expert Panel on CBDCs Within April
By Editors | 02/04/2023
The launch of the panel will coincide with the start of a digital yen pilot programme involving the BOJ and private sector participants.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Mirae Asset, SK Telecom to Collaborate on Security Token Business
By Editors | 01/04/2023
Mirae Asset Securities and SK Telecom formed a consortium to collaborate on creating a business ecosystem for security tokens.
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.
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