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Regulation Needed for ‘Shadow’ Crypto Financial System: BIS
By Manesh Samtani | 19/05/2022
As banks and asset managers increase exposure to crypto, substantial activity is still concentrated in lightly regulated crypto exchanges.
AML / KYC
US Charges Crypto CEO for Fraudulent Investment Scheme
By Mark Johnston | 19/05/2022
Eddy Alexandre, the CEO of EminiFX, promised weekly returns would be generated through proprietary robo-advising technology.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Nomura to Establish New Subsidiary Dedicated to Digital Assets
By Editors | 18/05/2022
The new subsidiary will combine digital asset services under a single entity that will have about 100 staff by end-2024.
AML / KYC
HK Police Arrest 17 for Using Virtual Banks to Launder Money
By Editors | 16/05/2022
The syndicate members processed the funds through more than 20 online bank accounts since 2021, police said.
Fintech / Regtech
FASB Commences Review of Accounting Rules for Digital Assets
By Editors | 16/05/2022
Crypto industry participants as well as ISDA are calling for the FASB to allow digital assets to be recorded on financial statements at fair value.
Crypto / Digital Assets
India’s NSDL Launches Blockchain Platform for NCD Market
By Editors | 16/05/2022
The new platform will record NCD creation, continuously monitor covenants and asset cover, and track credit ratings.
AML / KYC
ISDA AGM Highlights Global Scrutiny of Crypto Sector
By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2022
Senior officials from the FSB, Basel Committee, US SEC, and CFTC spoke at ISDA’s AGM about the need for more regulation in the crypto sector.
Fintech / Regtech
CBOE Australia Commences Trading in First Three Crypto ETFs
By Editors | 13/05/2022
Cosmos launched a feeder ETF offering indirect bitcoin exposure. 21Shares and ETF Securities launched a bitcoin ETF and an ether ETF, offering direct exposure.
AML / KYC
Countries Should Ensure Capital Controls Cover Crypto: IMF
By Editors | 12/05/2022
A new IMF paper calls on policymakers to preserve the effectiveness of capital controls by clarifying the legal status of crypto assets.
AML / KYC
Wolfsberg Group Offers Guidance on Adverse Media Screening
By Editors | 12/05/2022
New FAQs highlight the need for FIs to understand how vendors evaluate data source reliability and the controls they have in place address unreliable sources.
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