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Anti-Money Laundering
Japan Crypto Industry to Adopt Travel Rule by April 2022
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2021
The FSA has written to the JVCEA advising it to start preparing for the implementation of the travel rule in Japan’s crypto industry.
CBDCs
Thailand to Start Testing Retail CBDC in Q2 2022
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2021
The BOT says the retail digital baht will provide access to convenient and secure financial services without affecting Thailand’s financial system.
CBDCs
Japan Starts Testing Central Bank Digital Currency
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/04/2021
The first phase of testing will involve experiments on the basic functions of the CBDC as a payment instrument.
CBDCs
PBOC Proposes Global Rules for CBDC Monitoring, Data Sharing
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2021
The PBOC suggests CBDC systems of different jurisdictions should be interoperable for monitoring and information sharing.
Cryptocurrency
India MCA Directs Companies to Disclose Crypto Dealings
By Editors | 01/04/2021
Companies are required to disclose their cryptocurrency dealings as well as profits and losses on these transactions in their financial statements.
CBDCs
BOJ Forms Committee to Lead CBDC Testing in April
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2021
The BOJ Liaison and Coordination Committee will share details and provide updates on the PoC with the private sector and the government.
AI Risk & Governance
Central Banks Should Embrace Innovation: Jacqueline Loh
By Editors | 29/03/2021
MAS’ Jacqueline Loh outlined several central bank-led innovation initiatives underway, including a project that will help quantify the ESG impact of investments and loan portfolios.
CBDCs
Project Aurum: HKMA to Explore General Purpose CBDC
By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2021
Project Aurum will explore the benefits and challenges of different architectures for the distribution of a general purpose CBDC.
Stablecoins
BOT Outlines Plans to Develop Policy on Stablecoins
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2021
Parties seeking to issue a THB-backed stablecoin are required to consult with the BOT before beginning any operations. A consultation will be issued by mid-year.
Market Abuse
CFTC Penalises Coinbase for False Reporting, Wash Trading
By Editors | 23/03/2021
The settlement requires Coinbase to pay $6.5mn, and desist from any further violations of the Commodity Exchange Act or CFTC regulations.
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