CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

Market Infrastructure

IMF Calls on FSB to Create Global Regulatory Framework for Crypto

By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2021

The IMF proposes three elements that should be included in the framework, which is urgently needed to manage financial stability and market conduct risks.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Seeks to Introduce Restrictions on Stablecoin Issuance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/12/2021

The FSA reportedly seeks to propose legislation to only allow banks and wire transfer companies to issue stablecoins, and to regulate wallet providers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS Concludes wCBDC Experiment with French, Swiss Central Banks

By Editors | 08/12/2021

Under Project Jura, tokenised assets and foreign exchange transactions were settled safely and efficiently using PvP and DvP mechanisms, the BIS said.

AML / KYC

NZ FMA Risk Assessment Finds VASPs Sector ‘High Risk’

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/12/2021

The FMA’s sector risk assessment for 2021 says VASPs, derivatives issuers and online investment platforms could be targeted by money launderers.

Fintech / Regtech

DeFi Governance Structures Provide Entry Points for Regulators: BIS

By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2021

DeFi’s inherent governance structures would provide “natural entry points” for authorities to address issues related to financial stability, investor protection and illicit activities.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Mapping Out How Decentralised Exchanges Can be Regulated

By Kristi Swartz | 07/12/2021

An appropriate regulatory regime that safeguards investors and fosters innovation will allow society to benefit from DEXs and DeFi generally, says DLA Piper’s Kristi Swartz.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Flags Supply Chain Risk as Key Cyber Resilience Concern

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/12/2021

Failure to invest in supply chain risk management could lead to significant consumer harm that might warrant ASIC investigation and action.

Fintech / Regtech

Thai SEC to Require Crypto Wallet Providers to be Licensed

By Editors | 06/12/2021

Custody and wallet providers required to obtain information identifying the account owners of wallets. New guidelines coming on the use of crypto in payments.

AML / KYC

BNM Unveils Initial Findings of Malaysia National Risk Assessment

By Mark Johnston | 05/12/2021

BNM is using technology to improve its risk-based supervision, intelligence analysis, data science techniques and off-site surveillance.