CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

AML / KYC

G20 Ministers Extend DSSI Debt Relief, Welcome FSB, FATF Efforts

By Manesh Samtani | 14/10/2020

The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors have agreed to extend debt relief for low-income countries for six months, and welcomed efforts by the FSB and FATF.

AML / KYC

FSB Issues Final Recommendations on Regulating Global Stablecoins

By Editors | 13/10/2020

Global stablecoin arrangements are expected to adhere to all applicable regulatory standards and address risks to financial stability before commencing operation, the FSB says.

AML / KYC

US Justice Dept Publishes Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework

By Editors | 13/10/2020

The framework provides a detailed threat overview, cataloging the three categories into which most illicit uses of cryptocurrency typically fall.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UK FCA Bans Retail Sale Of Crypto Asset Derivatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2020

The ban covers contracts for difference, options, futures and exchange-traded notes referencing crypto assets, and will come into effect on 6 January 2021.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand: SET to Establish Digital Asset Trading Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2020

The new platform will provide new fundraising channels for businesses and create opportunities for investors, as Thailand seeks to develop its digital economy.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS Innovation Hub Announces G20 TechSprint Winners

By Editors | 07/10/2020

FNA won the dynamic information-sharing category; Tookitaki won in the monitoring and surveillance category; ISDA and REGnosys won the regulatory reporting category.

Fintech / Regtech

ISDA, Digital Asset Launch CDM Clearing Pilot Using DAML

By Editors | 06/10/2020

Deploying the Common Domain Model for clearing using DAML will increase standardisation and operational efficiency across the entire clearing lifecycle.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Malaysian MSMEs Cross MYR 1bn Crowdfunding Mark

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2020

The SC highlighted a “considerable increase” in investor participation in markets via digital investment managers, ECF and P2P platforms, digital asset exchanges and online brokers.

AML / KYC

BitMEX Founders Charged for Evading AML Requirements

By Editors | 03/10/2020

Four individuals were charged for “willfully” failing to establish, implement, and maintain an adequate AML programme that included a KYC component.