Fintech / Regtech

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ASX Confirms Delay to Chess Replacement Go-Live Date

    By Editors | 12/05/2022

    ASX said a new go-live date will be determined after further planning with its technology partner and input from stakeholders.

    Fintech / Regtech

    TerraUSD Collapse Highlights Need for Stablecoin Regulation: Yellen

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2022

    The world’s fourth largest stablecoin lost its peg this week, trading as low as 23 cents to the dollar on Wednesday.

    Fintech / Regtech

    IMF Explores Impact of Digital Money on Central Bank Operations

    By Editors | 11/05/2022

    The paper explores how CBDCs and stablecoins could impact the interest rate channel, monetary policy and central bank operations.

    AML / KYC

    The EU’s MiCA Races to Create a Regulatory Superhighway

    By Ari Redbord | 11/05/2022

    Ari Redbord outlines what crypto-asset service providers need to understand as discussions continue on an EU-wide regulatory framework for crypto.

    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.

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