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Fintech / Regtech
Thailand to Prohibit Use of Digital Assets in Payments
By Manesh Samtani | 26/01/2022
The SEC is consulting on draft rules that will prohibit digital asset businesses from enabling merchants to accept crypto as payment for goods and services.
Fintech / Regtech
Russian Central Bank Proposes to Impose Crypto Ban
By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2022
A proposed ban against investing in cryptocurrencies would also apply to institutional investors and mutual funds, the central bank says.
Fintech / Regtech
US May Soon Unveil Regulatory Approach for Crypto – Report
By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2022
A government-wide strategy for digital assets may be released in a White House executive order as early as next month.
Big Picture
IMF Commends Hong Kong Efforts to Safeguard Stability
By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2022
Hong Kong banks’ exposures to the mainland property market warrant continued close monitoring and periodic stress testing.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Laos Central Bank Authorises Crypto Exchange Platforms
By Editors | 23/01/2022
Cryptocurrency exchange platforms Lao Digital Assets Exchange and Bitqik are expected to start providing services in April.
Fintech / Regtech
OECD Examines Policy Implications of DeFi in New Report
By Mark Johnston | 22/01/2022
An increased use of stablecoins constitutes “one of the greatest points of vulnerability of the DeFi market” and a potential channel of risk transmission to the traditional financial markets.
Crypto / Digital Assets
IOSCO Calls for Greater Use of Global Supervisory Colleges
By Editors | 19/01/2022
Global supervisory colleges can help strengthen cooperation between regulators, promote information sharing, and address market fragmentation.
AML / KYC
Russia Says REvil Hacking Group Has Been Dismantled
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/01/2022
Russia’s intelligence bureau raided 25 properties, detained 14 individuals, and seized cash, cryptocurrency and luxury vehicles.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ASIC Warns Against Investing Super in Crypto Assets
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/01/2022
ASIC says individuals who set up self-managed super funds may be increasingly targeted by scammers to invest in crypto-assets.
Fintech / Regtech
Crypto Firms Should Not Advertise to Retail Customers: MAS
By Mark Johnston | 18/01/2022
New guidelines say crypto firms should refrain from advertising their services in public areas in Singapore or via social media influencers.
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