Cryptocurrency

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

IOSCO to Develop Regulatory Toolkit on Retail Investor Protection

By Manesh Samtani | 21/03/2022

IOSCO consultation asks whether certain gamification should be regulated or prohibited, and whether regulators should be monitoring crypto-asset trading by retail investors.

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Ripple Calls on Korea to Further Develop Digital Assets Framework

By Editors | 19/03/2022

New policy paper calls for the implementation of a “risk-sensitive” digital asset regulatory framework to provide certainty and encourage innovation in the sector.

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CFTC Consults on Crypto Derivatives Model Proposed by FTX

By Mark Johnston | 19/03/2022

Under the proposed model, customers would have to post margin to open a position, and the margin level will be recalculated every 30 seconds as positions are marked to market.

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Australian Regulators Call for Action to Regulate Crypto Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2022

The RBA’s Philip Lowe, ASIC’s Joe Longo and APRA’s Wayne Byres are calling additional regulation to protect consumers from risks associated with the crypto sector.

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SIX, LMAX Group to Launch 24/7 Traded Crypto Futures

By Editors | 17/03/2022

The launch will initially include centrally cleared USD settled Bitcoin and Ethereum futures, trading 23 hours, five days a week.

PEPs & Sanctions

MAS Issues Guidance on Russia Sanctions Compliance

By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2022

Crypto exchange operators have all been instructed to provide details of their Russia-linked clients to the regulator.

PEPs & Sanctions

Japan Crypto Exchanges Ordered to Comply with Sanctions

By Editors | 17/03/2022

Fines up to JPY 1 million and up to three years’ imprisonment are specified for non-compliance with sanctions by crypto exchange platforms.

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DTC, Hodlnaut Get In-Principle Approval for DPT Services in SG

By Editors | 17/03/2022

Digital Treasures Center enables merchants to accept crypto in payments. Hodlnaut offers cryptocurrency borrowing and lending services.

Cryptocurrency

US Treasury Forms Educational Subgroup on Digital Assets

By Editors | 16/03/2022

The new subgroup will develop educational materials to help consumers make informed decisions about digital assets.