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Digital Assets
Anti-Money Laundering
EBA Publishes Travel Rule Guidelines for Crypto Sector
By Editors | 05/07/2024
The guidelines specify the information that should accompany crypto transfers, and what CASPs should do when information is missing.
Cryptocurrency
ESMA Publishes Trade Transparency Standards for MiCA
By Editors | 05/07/2024
ESMA report includes standards for how crypto trading platforms should publish data required for pre-and post-trade transparency.
Cryptocurrency
BCBS Finalises Disclosure Framework for Bank Crypto Exposures
By Manesh Samtani | 04/07/2024
The BCBS also approved revisions to the cryptoasset standard and IRRBB standard, and agreed to consult on principles for managing third-party risk.
Cryptocurrency
Russia Urges Crypto Use for Cross-border Payments
By Editors | 04/07/2024
CBR governor Elvira Nabiullina said Russia has softened its stance on the use of cryptocurrencies in international payments.
Cryptocurrency
US SEC Charges Consensys for Operating as Unregistered Broker
By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2024
The SEC said Consensys Software Inc sold unregistered securities and performed brokerage functions by offering staking services in its popular wallet tool.
Cryptocurrency
SEC Lawsuit Against Binance May Proceed, Court Rules
By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2024
Binance already settled DOJ, Treasury and CFTC charges for $4.3bn, but the SEC’s case was not included in the settlement.
Stablecoins
MAS Grants Paxos Full Approval to Offer Stablecoins in Singapore
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2024
Paxos is partnering with DBS Bank for cash management and the custody of stablecoin reserves.
Custody & Infrastructure
Canton Network Launches Decentralised Interoperability Infrastructure
By Editors | 02/07/2024
The “Global Synchronizer” enhances interoperability on the Canton Network, which is designed to enable tokenisation and frictionless exchange of regulated financial assets and liabilities.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore Releases Two Reports Tackling Terrorism Financing
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2024
The updated TF National Risk Assessment found that money remittances remain High-Risk, while the refreshed strategy for CFT calls for robust regulatory regimes.
Tokenisation
Trade Bodies to Develop Disclosure Guidelines for Digital Assets
By Editors | 02/07/2024
Four trade associations have organised a Steering Committee to propose new disclosure guidelines for digital asset tokens offered in the US.
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