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Big Picture
QR Code Payments Promote Credit Access for SMEs: BIS
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/05/2022
QR payments allow the creation of a digital payment footprint that enables small firms to access credit from both big tech firms as well as banks.
AML / KYC
OFAC Sanctions Crypto Mixer, 49 More Wallet Addresses
By Editors | 09/05/2022
Crypto mixer Blender.io was used to process over $20.5mn of the crypto stolen from the Axie Infinity hack in March, OFAC said.
AML / KYC
US Court Orders BitMEX Co-Founders to Pay $30m in Fines
By Editors | 08/05/2022
The orders follow the CFTC’s $100mn settlement with five BitMEX entities last year over violations of US derivatives and AML regulations.
Big Picture
Data Governance Systems Need Better Consent Mechanisms: BIS
By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2022
Personal data is being aggregated and exploited, without the resulting benefits being passed on to consumers and businesses generating the data.
AML / KYC
Central African Republic Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender
By Editors | 06/05/2022
The adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender is expected to make transactions in CAR easier, but the move is seen as part of a power struggle between Russia and France.
Fintech / Regtech
J5 Publishes Red Flag Indicators to Address NFT Risks
By Editors | 05/05/2022
Tax enforcement agencies provide a list of account and transaction attributes from NFT marketplaces that may indicate fraud or other illicit activity.
AML / KYC
NYDFS Issues Guidance Recommending Use of Blockchain Analytics
By Editors | 05/05/2022
The guidance emphasises the importance of blockchain analytics in conducting due diligence, transaction monitoring and sanctions screening.
Enforcement
Technology and Regulations Clash: Apple Vs EU Antitrust Law
By Peter Guy | 05/05/2022
European Commission has not shown cause for anti-trust allegations as consumers strongly support Apple payment technology, writes Peter Guy.
Enforcement
US SEC Expands Enforcement Unit Dedicated to Crypto, Cyber
By Editors | 05/05/2022
The additional resources will be used to prioritise investigations related to crypto asset offerings, exchanges, lending and staking products, as well as DeFi platforms, NFTs and stablecoins.
Fintech / Regtech
FSC Korea Issues New Rules for Fractional Investing Services
By Editors | 05/05/2022
The FSC will classify fractional investment products as securities on a case-by-case basis and require issuing firms to adopt investor protection measures.
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