Digital Assets

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Etrading Software Opens Registration for Digital Token Identifiers

    By Mark Johnston | 08/10/2021

    The new DTI Registry went live in July. Identifiers have already been issued for the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    US DOJ Creates National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team

    By Editors | 07/10/2021

    The NCET will cooperate with international law enforcement agencies as well as private sector actors to target the criminal misuse of cryptocurrency.

    Stablecoins

    PFMI Applies to Global Stablecoins, CPMI & IOSCO Confirm

    By Editors | 07/10/2021

    The transfer function of a stablecoin arrangement is “comparable” to the transfer function performed by other types of financial market infrastructures.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    First Taiwan Crypto Exchange Reports on AML Compliance

    By Mark Johnston | 07/10/2021

    Eight crypto exchanges were asked to submit AML compliance statements to the regulator by the end of November.

    Cryptocurrency

    ISDA to Develop Standard Documentation for Crypto Derivatives

    By Mark Johnston | 06/10/2021

    ISDA CEO Scott O’Malia says a new working group has been formed to develop standard documentation for crypto derivatives.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US to Gather 30 Countries to Coordinate Ransomware Response

    By Editors | 06/10/2021

    The Counter-Ransomware Initiative is aimed at improving law enforcement collaboration and stemming the illicit use of cryptocurrency.

    Trading & Investment

    Thailand, China to Explore Market Connectivity Initiatives

    By Editors | 05/10/2021

    SEC and CSRC officials have agreed to explore the development and implementation of connectivity initiatives between their markets.

    Cryptocurrency

    Lack of Crypto Regulation Presents Financial Stability Risk: IMF

    By Mark Johnston | 05/10/2021

    The IMF says more coordination among national regulators is needed to ensure effective enforcement, reduce regulatory arbitrage, and enhance monitoring of the crypto ecosystem.

    CBDCs

    HKMA Seeks Input on Technical Design for Retail CBDC

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2021

    The technical architecture proposed in a new whitepaper includes a privacy preservation arrangement that also allows for transaction traceability.

    CBDCs

    RBNZ Issues Consultation on Potential CBDC Issuance

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/10/2021

    A CBDC would help ensure central bank money remains relevant in a digital future, while also providing an additional monetary policy tool, the RBNZ said.

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