CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

    Big Picture

    HKCERT Warns of Information Security Risks in 2022

    By Editors | 18/02/2022

    NFT and metaverse-related risks, and crypto account hacks and thefts, were cited as top information security risks for the first time.

    AML / KYC

    18 Crypto Exchanges Jointly Launch Travel Rule Solution

    By Editors | 18/02/2022

    The firms include BitGo, bitFlyer, Bittrex, BlockFi, Circle, Coinbase, Fidelity Digital Assets, Gemini, Kraken, and Robinhood, among others.

    Market Infrastructure

    FSB Updates G20 on 2022 Priorities, Including Work on Crypto-assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2022

    The FSB has started to examine regulatory and supervisory issues and approaches to address risks stemming from unbacked crypto-assets.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BOT Intervenes to Facilitate PayPal Transition to Local Service

    By Darien Choong | 16/02/2022

    PayPal has to relaunch services in Thailand to comply with new tax reporting rules and local AML regulations.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Crypto-related Financial Stability Risks are Increasing: FSB

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2022

    Crypto-related financial stability risks could “rapidly escalate”, underscoring the need for “timely and pre-emptive” evaluation of possible policy responses.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thai SEC Proposes New Rules on Crypto-related Advertising

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/02/2022

    Advertisements related to cryptocurrencies in public areas will be prohibited, but advertising of services “can still be carried out normally”.

    Fintech / Regtech

    DBS to Offer Retail Crypto Trading by Year End

    By Mark Johnston | 15/02/2022

    DBS plans to make access to its institutional trading desk for digital assets more convenient and to launch retail services by year-end.

    AML / KYC

    MAS Tables Bill to Obtain Enhanced Regulatory Powers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/02/2022

    The Financial Services and Markets Bill will give MAS enhanced regulatory powers to address misconduct, crypto asset and technology risks.

    AML / KYC

    In Conversation With Siddhant Sahai, Deutsche Bank

    By Bradley Maclean | 15/02/2022

    Siddhant Sahai says a greater focus on inter-bank relationship monitoring and timely sharing of information are needed to truly address financial crime risks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    UN Agency Approves Technical Standards Project for NFTs

    By Editors | 14/02/2022

    The project is led by Tencent, with support from other companies, universities and institutions including Ant Group.

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