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Fintech / Regtech
Ripple Calls on Korea to Further Develop Digital Assets Framework
By Editors | 19/03/2022
New policy paper calls for the implementation of a “risk-sensitive” digital asset regulatory framework to provide certainty and encourage innovation in the sector.
AML / KYC
NZ Regulators Issue Guidance on Russia Sanctions Compliance
By Manesh Samtani | 19/03/2022
The guidance highlights the need for reporting entities to conduct due diligence to understand who has effective control or beneficial ownership of legal structures.
Crypto / Digital Assets
CFTC Consults on Crypto Derivatives Model Proposed by FTX
By Mark Johnston | 19/03/2022
Under the proposed model, customers would have to post margin to open a position, and the margin level will be recalculated every 30 seconds as positions are marked to market.
Fintech / Regtech
Australian Regulators Call for Action to Regulate Crypto Sector
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2022
The RBA’s Philip Lowe, ASIC’s Joe Longo and APRA’s Wayne Byres are calling additional regulation to protect consumers from risks associated with the crypto sector.
Fintech / Regtech
SIX, LMAX Group to Launch 24/7 Traded Crypto Futures
By Editors | 17/03/2022
The launch will initially include centrally cleared USD settled Bitcoin and Ethereum futures, trading 23 hours, five days a week.
AML / KYC
US Treasury, DOJ Launch Global Task Force to Target Russian Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2022
FinCEN is meanwhile taking steps to boost cooperation with the FIUs of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, the UK , and the Netherlands.
AML / KYC
MAS Issues Guidance on Russia Sanctions Compliance
By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2022
Crypto exchange operators have all been instructed to provide details of their Russia-linked clients to the regulator.
AML / KYC
Japan Crypto Exchanges Ordered to Comply with Sanctions
By Editors | 17/03/2022
Fines up to JPY 1 million and up to three years’ imprisonment are specified for non-compliance with sanctions by crypto exchange platforms.
Fintech / Regtech
DTC, Hodlnaut Get In-Principle Approval for DPT Services in SG
By Editors | 17/03/2022
Digital Treasures Center enables merchants to accept crypto in payments. Hodlnaut offers cryptocurrency borrowing and lending services.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Treasury Forms Educational Subgroup on Digital Assets
By Editors | 16/03/2022
The new subgroup will develop educational materials to help consumers make informed decisions about digital assets.
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