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Cryptocurrency
BOK Seeks Authority to Monitor Crypto Transactions – Report
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/05/2021
The BOK plans to use existing authorities to monitor crypto transactions, amid fears that risks in the sector could flow to the broader financial system.
CBDCs
HKMA, PBOC In Talks on Next Phase of Digital Yuan Tests
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/05/2021
The next phase of technical testing will explore the feasibility of using the digital yuan in cross-border payments.
CBDCs
SWIFT, Accenture Explore Real-world Implications of CBDCs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/05/2021
SWIFT is planning trials in the coming months to explore how its platform could interact with CBDCs in cross-border payments.
Cryptocurrency
Korean Lawmakers Push for Tougher Crypto Legislation
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/05/2021
Lawmakers are pushing for tougher crypto legislation to protect crypto investors against unfair practices and price manipulation.
Trading & Investment
WEF Publishes Report Outlining Capital Market Use Cases of DLT
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/05/2021
The report calls for a balance between innovation and market safeguards through standardisation, the breaking down of silos and regulatory engagement.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Korea: Police Raid Crypto Exchange, Freeze $214m in Assets
By Editors | 08/05/2021
Crypto exchange V Global is alleged to have engaged in an illegal multi-level marketing scheme to lure investors.
CBDCs
Electronic Transactions Association Offers CBDC Guidelines
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/05/2021
The trade association says governments should carefully consider 7 guiding principles when considering the introduction of a CBDC.
KYC & CDD
Thailand to Tighten Crypto Exchange Account Opening Rules
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2021
Crypto exchanges will reportedly be required to verify customers’ identities using special machines that require Thai national IDs and physical presence.
Tokenisation
UPDATED – BaFin Says Binance Stock Tokens Violate Securities Laws
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2021
The tokens require the publishing of a prospectus, “minimum information required by law” for the sale of an investment product.
CBDCs
Digital Dollar Project Prepares to Launch CBDC Pilot Tests
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/05/2021
The DDP will launch five pilot programs over the next 12 months to measure the value of and inform the future design of a US CBDC.
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