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AML / KYC
FATF Publishes Guidance on Risk-based AML/CFT Supervision
By Editors | 08/03/2021
The guidance includes practical advice to address common challenges in risk-based supervision, including examples of strategies for supervising DNFBPs and VASPs.
Enforcement
Ripple, Top Execs File Responses to SEC Complaint
By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2021
At meetings with crypto trading platforms as recently as 2019, SEC staff did not indicate it may have considered XRP a security, Ripple says.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BOK to Establish CBDC Pilot System Within March
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/03/2021
The BOK has almost completed the design and technical study of its CBDC, but does not intend to rush into the pilot before undertaking legal and regulatory assessments.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Etrading Software Becomes Registration Authority for DTIs
By Editors | 01/03/2021
The UK-headquartered technology provider has been nominated to become the registration authority for the new ISO standard for Digital Token Identifiers.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand SEC to Enhance Protections for Digital Asset Investors
By Editors | 01/03/2021
The SEC is consulting new qualifications for retail investors in digital assets, and requiring digital asset fund managers and investment advisors to be licensed.
Crypto / Digital Assets
IOSCO Publishes Work Programme for 2021-2022
By Editors | 28/02/2021
New priorities will be to address the risks of NBFI activities and risks exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic such as misconduct, fraud and operational resilience.
AML / KYC
FATF Concludes Second Plenary Under German Presidency
By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2021
The FATF has finalised guidance on risk-based supervision, terrorist financing, and arms trafficking, as well as draft guidance on proliferation financing, and virtual assets.
AML / KYC
Australian Police Charge Man for Crypto Related Money Laundering
By Editors | 23/02/2021
Police say the Sydney man directed “money launderers for hire” to convert nearly A$5.5mn of cash into bitcoin on his behalf.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SEC Thailand Considers New Qualifications for Retail Crypto Investors
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/02/2021
The SEC is considering the introduction of screening criteria for retail crypto investors which could include age, trading experience and wealth.
AML / KYC
US Prosecutors Unveils New Charges Against North Korean Hackers
By Manesh Samtani | 21/02/2021
Warrants have been issued for the arrest of the three programmers said to be involved in the Sony, WannaCry, Bangladesh Bank and other attacks.
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