Crypto / Digital Assets

    AML / KYC

    COSMIC Will Yield Significant and Far Reaching Benefits

    By Jamil Ahmed | 26/01/2022

    Singapore is taking a leap forward in how its financial services industry detects and combats financial crime, says Jamil Ahmed.

    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.

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