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CFTC Fines Tether as US Regulators Scrutinise Crypto Markets
By Mark Johnston | 21/10/2021
The CFTC has fined Tether $41mn and Bitfinex’s parent $1.5mn. Meanwhile New York prosecutors have directed two crypto lending platforms to cease operations.
Fintech / Regtech
CBIRC Shenzhen Launches Initiative to Drive SupTech Development
By Darien Choong | 18/10/2021
A new Smart Inspection Laboratory will develop tools to facilitate on-site inspections, off-site supervision, and market access.
Fintech / Regtech
BOJ Seeks Simple CBDC Design That Promotes Competition
By Editors | 17/10/2021
While the BOJ still has no plan to issue CBDC, the inability to ensure interoperability with other countries could create issues for Japan.
Fintech / Regtech
ICMA Launches Initiative to Standardise Repo Documentation
By Editors | 17/10/2021
ICMA will work to develop an industry-wide taxonomy and clause library for repo trade documentation to improve efficiency in debt markets.
Fintech / Regtech
Tokyo Offers Subsidies to Foreign Firms in Green Finance
By Editors | 17/10/2021
The subsidies are available to foreign asset management and fintech companies working in the field of green finance who wish to start new businesses in Tokyo.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Sri Lanka to Develop Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrency
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2021
The committee will advise Sri Lanka’s cabinet on a regulatory framework for Sri Lanka for blockchain, digital banking and crypto mining.
Fintech / Regtech
G7 Ministers Endorse Public Policy Principles for Retail CBDC
By Editors | 15/10/2021
Any CBDC must support, and ‘do no harm’ to, the ability of central banks to fulfil their mandates for monetary and financial stability.
Fintech / Regtech
PBOC Vows to Fill Gaps in FinTech Regulation
By Mark Johnston | 14/10/2021
Governor Yi Gang says the PBOC will continue to strengthen its supervision of fintech companies, while also improving policy transparency and predictability.
Crypto / Digital Assets
S. Korean Legislators Seek to Delay Cryptocurrency Taxation
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2021
Lawmakers are proposing to delay plans to tax cryptocurrency gains by one year to 2023, and to impose a more generous tax framework.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP Migrates to API-Based Regulatory Reporting
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2021
Banks have six months to enable capabilities to generate XML reports and ensure appropriate personnel is in place.
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