Crypto / Digital Assets

    Fintech / Regtech

    DBS to Offer Retail Crypto Trading by Year End

    By Mark Johnston | 15/02/2022

    DBS plans to make access to its institutional trading desk for digital assets more convenient and to launch retail services by year-end.

    AML / KYC

    MAS Tables Bill to Obtain Enhanced Regulatory Powers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/02/2022

    The Financial Services and Markets Bill will give MAS enhanced regulatory powers to address misconduct, crypto asset and technology risks.

    AML / KYC

    In Conversation With Siddhant Sahai, Deutsche Bank

    By Bradley Maclean | 15/02/2022

    Siddhant Sahai says a greater focus on inter-bank relationship monitoring and timely sharing of information are needed to truly address financial crime risks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    UN Agency Approves Technical Standards Project for NFTs

    By Editors | 14/02/2022

    The project is led by Tencent, with support from other companies, universities and institutions including Ant Group.

    Securities / Derivatives

    PBOC Official Calls Out ‘Illegal’ Foreign Investment Channels

    By Darien Choong | 13/02/2022

    The PBOC’s Sun Tianqi has warned domestic securities firms against using their offshore units to facilitate cross-border securities trading.

    AML / KYC

    HK Gov Issues Discussion Paper on Proposed VASP Regime

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2022

    Licensing will be available to companies incorporated elsewhere as long as they have a registration in Hong Kong.

    Fintech / Regtech

    FSB Working on Global Regulatory Framework for Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2022

    The FSB is reportedly “going full steam” on the issue of developing global regulatory standards for the crypto asset market.

    AML / KYC

    Wash Trading Undermines Trust in NFT Markets: Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2022

    Wash trading profits are likely derived from sales to “unsuspecting buyers”, who believe the NFTs they purchase have been growing in value.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SETL, Digital Asset to Create Regulated Network for Tokens

    By Editors | 10/02/2022

    The network will enable central banks and regulated institutions to create tokens for customers, where each token will represent a regulated liability.

    AML / KYC

    US DOJ Makes Largest Ever Cryptocurrency Seizure

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2022

    The DOJ seized a record USD 3.6 billion in bitcoin tied to the 2016 Bitfinex hack, representing the largest financial seizure in its history.

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