Digital Assets

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    CBDCs

    HKMA, PBOC Explore Use of CBDC for Cross-border Payments

    By Editors | 26/04/2023

    HKMA deputy chief Darryl Chan said there is scope to expand the Wealth Management Connect scheme and use CDI data for cross-border finance.

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    Cryptocurrency

    UK FCA to Develop New Financial Promotions for Crypto Industry

    By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2023

    FCA executive director Sarah Pritchard said the new regime will apply to all firms marketing cryptoassets to UK consumers, regardless of where they are based.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Crypto Industry Needs ‘Unified Approach’ to Travel Rule Compliance

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2023

    A new report from Notabene offers insight into how prepared crypto firms are for upcoming regulatory deadlines relating to the Travel Rule.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Lawmakers to Grant BOK Powers to Obtain Data from Crypto Firms

    By Editors | 25/04/2023

    Bank of Korea has expressed concerns that financial stability risks could be transmitted from the crypto market to traditional finance.

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    Cryptocurrency

    US Government to Allow Voyager-Binance.US Deal to Proceed

    By Editors | 24/04/2023

    The DOJ is prepared to allow the deal to proceed, provided that the contentious elements be put on hold pending a legal appeal.

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    Custody & Infrastructure

    FIX Protocol Adopts Digital Token Identifier ISO Standard

    By Editors | 24/04/2023

    Adding the DTI to FIX will allow the industry to incorporate the trading and settlement of digital assets into their current trading and settlement operations.

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    Cryptocurrency

    VC Firm Tribe Capital Eyes $250m Fund Raise to Restart FTX

    By Mark Johnston | 24/04/2023

    FTX’s creditors are in talks with Tribe Capital, a venture capital firm that is interested in leading a $250mn fund raise to restart the exchange.

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    Trading & Investment

    US SEC Issues Guidance on Providing Advice to Retail Investors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2023

    Finance professionals should apply “heightened scrutiny” when recommending or advising on complex and risky products, such as crypto asset securities.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Russia Plans to Allow Crypto in Cross-border Trade Deals

    By Editors | 21/04/2023

    Special organisations will be created to mine crypto and process payments for cross-border export and import deals.

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    Tokenisation

    ISLA Details Benefits of Tokenisation in Securities Financing Market

    By Editors | 21/04/2023

    The paper discusses how tokenisation of assets can open up multiple opportunities for the securities financing industry.

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