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CBDCs
BIS Issues Report on Central Bank Digital Currencies
By Editors | 10/01/2019
Only one of 63 central bank respondents has said it is very likely to issue a central bank digital currency in the next six years.
Cryptocurrency
Japan FSA to Crack Down on Unlicensed Crypto Investment Firms
By Editors | 10/01/2019
Currently, investment firms collecting funds from investors in cryptocurrency do not explicitly fall under Japan’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
Cryptocurrency
UPDATED – Japan FSA Considers Approving Crypto ETFs
By Editors | 08/01/2019
The FSA is gauging industry interest in crypto ETFs, following its release of a new draft framework for the sector that could become law in 2020.
Tokenisation
Philippines SEC Extends Consultation on ICO Rules
By Editors | 31/12/2018
The second round of public consultation is open until 15 January, after stakeholders asked for more time to study the draft rules.
Market Abuse
S. Korea’s Largest Crypto Exchange Accused of Inflating Volumes, Prices
By Editors | 27/12/2018
South Korea’s Upbit is alleged to have used bots to manipulate trading volumes and prices to attract investors to the exchange. Two officers and an employee have been indicted.
AI Risk & Governance
India Eyes Introduction of Sandbox Policy to Boost Capital Markets Innovation
By Editors | 24/12/2018
SEBI is examining whether legislative changes are required for the sandbox, as it seeks to enable the use of machine learning, artificial intelligence and blockchain in capital markets.
Cryptocurrency
Japan FSA Publishes New Draft Framework on Crypto Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2018
The framework will impose restrictions on privacy coin listings, margin trading, derivative transactions and ICOs, and introduce new requirements to protect investors against hacks.
Cryptocurrency
Malaysia Clarifies Regulatory Treatment of Cryptocurrencies
By Editors | 07/12/2018
ICO issuers and digital asset exchanges will be regulated by the Securities Commission and subject to AML/CTF guidelines, as well as BNM laws and regulations relating to payments.
Anti-Money Laundering
G20 Nations Commit to Regulating Cryptocurrencies
By Editors | 06/12/2018
G20 nations have signed a joint declaration calling for regulation of crypto assets to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Blockchain: State of Play Among Market Infrastructures
By Matthew Chan | 05/12/2018
Rather than disintermediating centralised market infrastructure, DLT is being used to support centralised ecosystems, says Matthew Chan.
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