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Reporting on regulatory frameworks, enforcement actions, adoption trends, and risks associated with decentralised digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Cryptocurrency
ASIC Places Interim Stop Orders on Three Crypto Funds
By Editors | 17/10/2022
Holon has disclosed the risk that assets in the three funds could face a total loss of value. ASIC considers the funds not suited to the “wide target market” defined in the TMDs.
Cryptocurrency
Hong Kong Seeks Status as Global Hub for Virtual Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2022
A new policy statement to be issued at Hong Kong FinTech Week may spell out plans to include retail investors in the city’s VASP regime.
Cryptocurrency
China Blocks 13 Crypto Apps Found to be Locally Accessible
By Editors | 16/10/2022
13 mobile apps for crypto trading that were still accessible in China have been removed from app stores at the direction of a Beijing court.
Cryptocurrency
Thai SEC Orders Bitkub to Fix Standards of Native Token
By Editors | 15/10/2022
The SEC says KUB Coin’s so-called “adminTransfer” function could be used by attackers to transfer digital assets from any wallet.
Cryptocurrency
FASB is Moving to Fair Value Accounting for Crypto Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 14/10/2022
The FASB has decided to move away from the current impairment model in favour of fair value accounting for crypto assets.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Treasury Facing 2nd Lawsuit Over Tornado Cash Sanctions
By Editors | 14/10/2022
Think tank Coin Center argues that the Tornado Cash sanctions harm US citizens and their ability to transact privately using the Ethereum network.
Custody & Infrastructure
BNY Mellon Launches Digital Asset Custody Platform
By Editors | 13/10/2022
BNY Mellon is the first systemically important US bank to launch a crypto custody platform, leveraging technology from Fireblocks and Chainalysis.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
IOSCO Offers Guidance on Curbing Online Misconduct
By Editors | 13/10/2022
IOSCO’s new report offers recommendations to address risks from online marketing and distribution of financial products targeting retail investors.
Cryptocurrency
Coinbase, Blockchain.com Win In-principle Approval in Singapore
By Editors | 12/10/2022
MAS has granted in-principle approval to Coinbase and Blockchain.com. Currently, nine firms have full licences to offer regulated crypto services in Singapore.
Emerging Prudential Risks
FSB Updates G20 on Work to Strengthen Financial System Resilience
By Editors | 12/10/2022
FSB chair Klaas Knot says the outlook for global financial stability remains challenging, citing tighter financial conditions and higher inflation.
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