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Securities / Derivatives
ADDX, Fullerton Partner to Tokenise Private Equity Fund
By Editors | 11/05/2022
Temasek subsidiary Fullerton Fund Management is issuing tokenised units of a new private equity fund of funds on the ADDX platform.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea to Lift Ban on ICOs, Enhance Investor Protections
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/05/2022
The new government will establish a regulatory framework for ICOs and introduce rules to guard investors against hacks, system errors and unauthorised transactions.
AML / KYC
US SEC, DOJ File Fraud Charges Over $62mn Crypto Fraud
By Editors | 10/05/2022
MCC International Corp and its founders were charged for selling fraudulent investment plans that promised daily returns from crypto mining and robotic trading.
Fintech / Regtech
Thai SEC Prepares to Implement New Rules on Crypto-related Advertising
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/05/2022
The SEC will extend the transitional period to allow crypto firms more time to ensure their advertising content aligns with the new rules.
Fintech / Regtech
90pc of Central Banks Are Exploring a CBDC, BIS Finds
By Editors | 10/05/2022
More than a third of central banks will soon have legal authority to issue a CBDC. More than two thirds are likely to launch a retail CBDC in the short or medium term.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Grants Fifth DPT Licence Under PSA to Coinhako
By Editors | 10/05/2022
Coinhako is the fifth firm to receive a full DPT licence under the PSA, after TripleA, FOMO Pay, DBS Vickers and Independent Reserve.
Fintech / Regtech
Shanghai Court Says Bitcoin is Protected by Law as ‘Virtual Property’
By Darien Choong | 10/05/2022
Shanghai’s High Court said property rights protections apply to Bitcoin because it has a certain economic value and has the attributes of property.
AML / KYC
OFAC Sanctions Crypto Mixer, 49 More Wallet Addresses
By Editors | 09/05/2022
Crypto mixer Blender.io was used to process over $20.5mn of the crypto stolen from the Axie Infinity hack in March, OFAC said.
AML / KYC
US, UK Include Professional Services in New Russia Sanctions
By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2022
New OFAC designations; US and UK bans on Russian access to professional services; New trade restrictions, vessel designations
AML / KYC
US Court Orders BitMEX Co-Founders to Pay $30m in Fines
By Editors | 08/05/2022
The orders follow the CFTC’s $100mn settlement with five BitMEX entities last year over violations of US derivatives and AML regulations.
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