Crypto / Digital Assets

    Market Infrastructure

    IMF Calls on FSB to Create Global Regulatory Framework for Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2021

    The IMF proposes three elements that should be included in the framework, which is urgently needed to manage financial stability and market conduct risks.

    AML / KYC

    Japan FSA Seeks to Introduce Restrictions on Stablecoin Issuance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/12/2021

    The FSA reportedly seeks to propose legislation to only allow banks and wire transfer companies to issue stablecoins, and to regulate wallet providers.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BIS Concludes wCBDC Experiment with French, Swiss Central Banks

    By Editors | 08/12/2021

    Under Project Jura, tokenised assets and foreign exchange transactions were settled safely and efficiently using PvP and DvP mechanisms, the BIS said.

    AML / KYC

    NZ FMA Risk Assessment Finds VASPs Sector ‘High Risk’

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/12/2021

    The FMA’s sector risk assessment for 2021 says VASPs, derivatives issuers and online investment platforms could be targeted by money launderers.

    Fintech / Regtech

    DeFi Governance Structures Provide Entry Points for Regulators: BIS

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2021

    DeFi’s inherent governance structures would provide “natural entry points” for authorities to address issues related to financial stability, investor protection and illicit activities.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Mapping Out How Decentralised Exchanges Can be Regulated

    By Kristi Swartz | 07/12/2021

    An appropriate regulatory regime that safeguards investors and fosters innovation will allow society to benefit from DEXs and DeFi generally, says DLA Piper’s Kristi Swartz.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ASIC Flags Supply Chain Risk as Key Cyber Resilience Concern

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/12/2021

    Failure to invest in supply chain risk management could lead to significant consumer harm that might warrant ASIC investigation and action.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thai SEC to Require Crypto Wallet Providers to be Licensed

    By Editors | 06/12/2021

    Custody and wallet providers required to obtain information identifying the account owners of wallets. New guidelines coming on the use of crypto in payments.

    AML / KYC

    BNM Unveils Initial Findings of Malaysia National Risk Assessment

    By Mark Johnston | 05/12/2021

    BNM is using technology to improve its risk-based supervision, intelligence analysis, data science techniques and off-site surveillance.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    EU Closer to Adopting Crypto Assets & Digital Resilience Laws

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2021

    Once a political agreement is reached between the European Council and the European Parliament, the draft rules can become law.

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