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Crypto / Digital Assets
Taiwan Issues List of Institutions Required to Bolster Cybersecurity
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/02/2021
The critical infrastructure facilities believed to be on the list include Taiwan’s D-SIBs, science park operators and telecoms.
AML / KYC
Thailand to Introduce Rules for Digital Asset Wallet Providers
By Editors | 02/02/2021
The SEC is concerned that digital asset wallets and custodian services could be used for drug offences and money laundering.
Crypto / Digital Assets
India Set to Introduce Bill Banning Private Cryptocurrencies
By Editors | 01/02/2021
The proposed bill will also provide for the creation of a framework for an official digital currency that will be issued by the RBI.
AML / KYC
How Financial Institutions View Digital Identity: Survey
By Editors | 01/02/2021
RUSI and ACAMS have launched a new survey seeking to better understand the potential for digital ID to aid in the fight against financial crime.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Ripple Files Response to US SEC Defending XRP as Virtual Currency
By Editors | 31/01/2021
The response notes that the DOJ, FinCEN and regulators in the UK, Singapore and Japan have all concluded that XRP is a virtual currency not subject to securities regulation.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SGX-Temasek JV to Digitalise Bond Issuance Workflows
By Editors | 31/01/2021
The JV will partner with Covalent Capital to streamline the listing, straight-through processing and settlement of bonds and activities in bond lifecycle management.
Big Picture
More Central Banks Advancing CBDC Work: BIS Report
By Manesh Samtani | 29/01/2021
CBDCs need to be linked to a digital identity in order to be useful in achieving financial inclusion, said BIS general manager Agustín Carstens.
AML / KYC
BSP Updates VASP Rules to Align with FATF Requirements
By Editors | 28/01/2021
The updated rules also bring into scope virtual asset custodians, introducing a $1mn minimum capital requirement for such businesses.
Crypto / Digital Assets
OECD Paper Identifies Regulatory Issues in Asset Tokenisation
By Editors | 27/01/2021
As markets for tokenised assets develop and grow in size, so too will the need to safeguard investors, consumers and financial stability.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Tokyo Police Arrest 31 Individuals Over 2018 Coincheck Heist
By Editors | 25/01/2021
The suspects were found to have traded stolen cryptocurrency on an underground exchange that emerged on the dark web following the Coincheck heist.
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