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Fintech / Regtech
Opposition to CBDC Based on Misconceptions, RBNZ Says
By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2022
Respondents to the RBNZ’s consultation have expressed concerns that cash and privacy would be at risk of disappearing if a CBDC is issued.
AML / KYC
MONEYVAL Calls for Clampdown on Crypto-enabled Money Laundering
By Mark Johnston | 11/05/2022
Some smaller cryptocurrencies are being established specifically with the motive of laundering, while larger virtual assets are seeing “heavy” manipulation.
Securities / Derivatives
ADDX, Fullerton Partner to Tokenise Private Equity Fund
By Editors | 11/05/2022
Temasek subsidiary Fullerton Fund Management is issuing tokenised units of a new private equity fund of funds on the ADDX platform.
Fintech / Regtech
ASIC to Issue Derivatives Reporting Consultation Soon
By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2022
ASIC’s Alex Orgaz-Barnier says APAC regulators are targeting a common implementation date and alignment to the greatest extent possible.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea to Lift Ban on ICOs, Enhance Investor Protections
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/05/2022
The new government will establish a regulatory framework for ICOs and introduce rules to guard investors against hacks, system errors and unauthorised transactions.
AML / KYC
US SEC, DOJ File Fraud Charges Over $62mn Crypto Fraud
By Editors | 10/05/2022
MCC International Corp and its founders were charged for selling fraudulent investment plans that promised daily returns from crypto mining and robotic trading.
Fintech / Regtech
Thai SEC Prepares to Implement New Rules on Crypto-related Advertising
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/05/2022
The SEC will extend the transitional period to allow crypto firms more time to ensure their advertising content aligns with the new rules.
Fintech / Regtech
90pc of Central Banks Are Exploring a CBDC, BIS Finds
By Editors | 10/05/2022
More than a third of central banks will soon have legal authority to issue a CBDC. More than two thirds are likely to launch a retail CBDC in the short or medium term.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Grants Fifth DPT Licence Under PSA to Coinhako
By Editors | 10/05/2022
Coinhako is the fifth firm to receive a full DPT licence under the PSA, after TripleA, FOMO Pay, DBS Vickers and Independent Reserve.
Fintech / Regtech
Shanghai Court Says Bitcoin is Protected by Law as ‘Virtual Property’
By Darien Choong | 10/05/2022
Shanghai’s High Court said property rights protections apply to Bitcoin because it has a certain economic value and has the attributes of property.
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