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Fintech / Regtech
FSTB, SFC Declare Support for STO Business in Hong Kong
By Editors | 19/09/2022
The SFC’s Elizabeth Wong said firms that are interested in STOs are encouraged to discuss their proposals with the regulator’s Fintech unit.
Crypto / Digital Assets
CyberSecurity Malaysia, MX Global Partner on Digital Assets
By Editors | 19/09/2022
The collaboration includes research and development, joint solution development, and cyber risk training and awareness programmes.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ECB Selects Five Firms to Develop CBDC User Interfaces
By Editors | 18/09/2022
CaixaBank, Worldline, EPI, Nexi and Amazon will each focus on one specific use case of a digital euro in the prototyping exercise, the ECB said.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai SEC Proposes to Ban Crypto Lending, Staking Services
By Editors | 18/09/2022
A minimum investment amount is also proposed for each digital asset transaction. Meanwhile, the SEC is considering allowing asset managers to set up digital asset funds.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BIS, HKMA to Explore Use of DeFi Tools for SME Finance
By Editors | 18/09/2022
Project Dynamo will study whether and how DeFi tools such as blockchain and smart contracts can improve access to finance for SMEs.
AML / KYC
US Unveils Comprehensive Plans for Regulating Digital Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2022
Reports released by the White House, Treasury, Commerce and DOJ will help ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to digital assets policy.
AML / KYC
OFAC Issues Guidance on Transacting With Tornado Cash
By Editors | 18/09/2022
US persons may request a specific licence from OFAC to complete transactions involving sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado Cash.
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Launches New Transformation Map for Financial Industry
By Editors | 16/09/2022
MAS will promote the FX trading ecosystem, enhance fund structures, support fintechs, improve its bond infrastructure, and scale up sustainable and transition financing.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Heavyweights Announce Plans to Launch Crypto Exchange
By Editors | 15/09/2022
EDX Markets is backed by Citadel Securities, Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab, Virtu Financial, Sequoia Capital and Paradigm.
Enforcement
Korea Issues Arrest Warrants for Terra Founder, Five Others
By Editors | 14/09/2022
Prosecutors say Terra coins were investment securities under Korea’s capital markets law. Do Kwon is alleged to have committed fraud.
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