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Cryptocurrency
Countries Should Ensure Capital Controls Cover Crypto: IMF
By Editors | 12/05/2022
A new IMF paper calls on policymakers to preserve the effectiveness of capital controls by clarifying the legal status of crypto assets.
Stablecoins
TerraUSD Collapse Highlights Need for Stablecoin Regulation: Yellen
By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2022
The world’s fourth largest stablecoin lost its peg this week, trading as low as 23 cents to the dollar on Wednesday.
CBDCs
IMF Explores Impact of Digital Money on Central Bank Operations
By Editors | 11/05/2022
The paper explores how CBDCs and stablecoins could impact the interest rate channel, monetary policy and central bank operations.
Cryptocurrency
The EU’s MiCA Races to Create a Regulatory Superhighway
By Ari Redbord | 11/05/2022
Ari Redbord outlines what crypto-asset service providers need to understand as discussions continue on an EU-wide regulatory framework for crypto.
CBDCs
Opposition to CBDC Based on Misconceptions, RBNZ Says
By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2022
Respondents to the RBNZ’s consultation have expressed concerns that cash and privacy would be at risk of disappearing if a CBDC is issued.
Anti-Money Laundering
MONEYVAL Calls for Clampdown on Crypto-enabled Money Laundering
By Mark Johnston | 11/05/2022
Some smaller cryptocurrencies are being established specifically with the motive of laundering, while larger virtual assets are seeing “heavy” manipulation.
Tokenisation
ADDX, Fullerton Partner to Tokenise Private Equity Fund
By Editors | 11/05/2022
Temasek subsidiary Fullerton Fund Management is issuing tokenised units of a new private equity fund of funds on the ADDX platform.
Cryptocurrency
Korea to Lift Ban on ICOs, Enhance Investor Protections
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/05/2022
The new government will establish a regulatory framework for ICOs and introduce rules to guard investors against hacks, system errors and unauthorised transactions.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US SEC, DOJ File Fraud Charges Over $62mn Crypto Fraud
By Editors | 10/05/2022
MCC International Corp and its founders were charged for selling fraudulent investment plans that promised daily returns from crypto mining and robotic trading.
Cryptocurrency
Thai SEC Prepares to Implement New Rules on Crypto-related Advertising
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/05/2022
The SEC will extend the transitional period to allow crypto firms more time to ensure their advertising content aligns with the new rules.
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