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Reporting on regulatory frameworks, enforcement actions, adoption trends, and risks associated with decentralised digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Emerging Prudential Risks
BCBS Progresses Work on Climate Risk, Crypto Assets
By Editors | 01/06/2022
The BCBS will soon publish its final set of principles on managing climate-related financial risks, and a second consultation on the treatment of banks’ crypto-asset exposures.
Cryptocurrency
Crypto Ads to be Screened in the Philippines from 7 July
By Editors | 29/05/2022
Firms advertising crypto services to Philippine users will have to provide proof they have registered with the SEC as companies and with BSP as remittance and transfer providers.
Cryptocurrency
Thailand Formalises VAT Exemption for Crypto Transactions
By Editors | 29/05/2022
Thailand’s Cabinet approved the measure in March. The decree formalises the VAT exemption retroactively from 1 April 2022, keeping it in place until 31 December 2023.
Cryptocurrency
ECB Calls for Urgent EU Approval of MiCA Regulation
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/05/2022
Crypto-asset markets currently show all the signs of an emerging financial stability risk, the ECB says in a report.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
New Zealand Probes Fake Crypto Firm Over Missing Funds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/05/2022
A company called Quwiex Limited disappeared with investor funds after saying its website was deactivated for an upgrade.
Stablecoins
Terra Collapse Sparks Regulatory Change, Lawsuits in Korea
By Mark Johnston | 26/05/2022
The FSC says thirteen relevant bills on digital asset investor protection are currently pending at the National Assembly.
Cryptocurrency
GBBC, GDF Merge to Create 500 Member Association
By Editors | 25/05/2022
The combined influence of GBBC and GDF is expected to help facilitate global collaboration on a robust global framework for crypto assets.
Cryptocurrency
CME to Launch Crypto Reference Rates, Indices in Euro
By Editors | 24/05/2022
New non-tradable EUR-denominated reference rates and real-time indices for Bitcoin and Ether will be published starting 6 June.
Capital Adequacy
ISDA Analysis Shows Effectiveness of Crypto Hedging
By Editors | 24/05/2022
The analysis suggests that a less punitive capital framework should be considered for banks’ exposures to Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Cryptocurrency
Singapore Court Issues Injunction Preventing Sale of NFT
By Editors | 23/05/2022
The injunction is said to be the world’s first court-ordered freeze on the potential sale and ownership transfer of an NFT.
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