Crypto / Digital Assets

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thai SEC Directs Listcos to Exercise Prudence in Crypto Business

    By Editors | 20/06/2022

    Circulars were sent to listed companies regarding digital assets. The SEC’s final advertising rules will take effect on 16 July. Huobi has exited the Thai market.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea: New FSC, FSS Chiefs to Prioritise Stability, Growth

    By Mark Johnston | 20/06/2022

    The FSS will be led by former prosecutor Lee Bok-hyun, while the FSC will be led by Kim Joo-hyun, who helped guide Korea through the 2008 crisis.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea Crypto Exchanges Agree Measures to Prevent Terra-style Losses

    By Editors | 20/06/2022

    Under a new system being proposed, crypto exchanges will coordinate to stop trading in tokens that become excessively volatile within 24 hours.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BIS Innovation Hub Announces New Set of Projects

    By Editors | 20/06/2022

    The first three Eurosystem Centre projects will focus on crypto markets, quantum-resistant cryptography for payments, and climate-related disclosures.

    Enforcement

    US Regulators Probe Celsius Suspension of Crypto Withdrawals

    By Editors | 20/06/2022

    Withdrawals have been suspended one week. Celsius says it is continuing efforts to stabilise its liquidity and operations, and that the process “will take time”.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Concludes Final Plenary Under German Presidency

    By Editors | 19/06/2022

    FATF will soon publish an update on travel rule implementation in the crypto industry, a report on collaborative analytics, and new guidance for the real estate sector.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US SEC Probes Insider Trading Controls at Crypto Firms: Reports

    By Editors | 19/06/2022

    The SEC is reportedly seeking information about how crypto exchanges protect their users from insider trading on their platforms.

    Fintech / Regtech

    ‘Substantial Changes” Needed to Fully Reap Benefits of DeFi: BIS

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2022

    A new BIS bulletin highlights a growing trend in DeFi to rely on forms of centralisation, and a need for it to ultimately fall within the regulatory umbrella.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Shanghai Strengthens Efforts to Curb Crypto Mining

    By Darien Choong | 17/06/2022

    Crypto mining has continued in China despite a government ban on such activities since May 2021.

    AML / KYC

    Russia Launches Blockchain-Based Alternative to SWIFT

    By Editors | 14/06/2022

    Russian state-owned firm Rostec said the blockchain-based platform will allow settlements in national currencies and eliminate the risk of sanctions.

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