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Coverage of regulatory requirements, technological advancements, and market trends in the secure storage and management of digital assets for institutions and retail investors.
PEPs & Sanctions
European Council Adopts Eighth Russia Sanctions Package
By Editors | 06/10/2022
The package completely bans the provision of crypto wallets, accounts, or custody services to Russian nationals and entities, among other measures.
Cryptocurrency
Russia Seeks to Legalise Crypto Mining in Some Regions
By Editors | 06/10/2022
The bill may be rejected by Russia’s parliament, because it does not specify tax procedures or requirements for data centres and mining operators.
Custody & Infrastructure
SWIFT, Chainlink Working on Blockchain Interoperability POC
By Editors | 02/10/2022
Chainlink’s open-source cross-chain interoperability protocol will enable SWIFT messages to instruct on-chain token transfers.
Cryptocurrency
DBS Rolls Out Crypto Services to 100,000 More Investors
By Editors | 28/09/2022
Accredited wealth clients are able to trade four cryptocurrencies on DDEx – Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, and XRP.
Structural Regulation
NZ FMA Proposes to Update Guidance on Broker Obligations
By Editors | 28/09/2022
The FMA is proposing to update its 2014 guidance to align with regulatory updates and incorporate additional guidance for custodians.
CBDCs
RBA to Commence CBDC Pilot Tests Early Next Year
By Editors | 26/09/2022
The CBDC will be called eAUD. Industry participants are invited to propose CBDC use cases, and to participate in testing. Expressions of interest are due by 31 October.
Cryptocurrency
Korea’s New Rules for Crypto Will Have to Wait
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2022
An FSC official said new legislation for the crypto sector will only be effective if there is international consistency.
Custody & Infrastructure
US SEC Accounting Guidance Disrupts Banks Crypto Projects
By Mark Johnston | 24/09/2022
Accounting guidance issued in March has reportedly forced US listed banks that were building out crypto offerings to suspend their plans.
Cryptocurrency
Australian Senator Proposes Bill on Digital Asset Regulation
By Editors | 23/09/2022
The bill would establish rules for crypto exchanges, custody providers stablecoin issuers, and banks facilitating e-CNY transactions.
Custody & Infrastructure
SBI Obtains Singapore Licence to Offer Digital Asset Services
By Editors | 22/09/2022
SBI Digital Markets will advise on corporate finance, deal in capital markets products, and provide custodial services.
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