United States

Crypto / Digital Assets

US SEC Charges Coinbase for Alleged Securities Law Violations

By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2023

Ten US states separately accused Coinbase of securities law violations. CEO Brian Armstrong said the SEC lawsuit will help establish clarity around crypto rules.

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions Russian Intelligence Actors Who Targeted Moldova

By Editors | 06/06/2023

OFAC said the sanctioned actors provided protest training, logistical support or financial support as part of a Russian plot to capitalise on protests in Moldova.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US Lawmakers Propose Crypto Bill to Clarify SEC, CFTC Oversight Roles

By Mark Johnston | 06/06/2023

The bill would create a new category of regulated entities under the CFTC called digital commodity exchanges.

Market Infrastructure

Philippine SEC Approves Plans to Introduce Short Selling – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/06/2023

The SEC and PSE are reported to now be working out how to implement short selling this year, to boost domestic market liquidity.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US SEC Charges Binance for “Elaborate Scheme” to Evade Law

By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2023

CEO Changpeng Zhao said the lawsuit was the latest example of “regulation by enforcement” and that the SEC seeks a “near eradication” of the crypto industry.

Market Infrastructure

Cboe Launches “First-of-its-kind” Global Listing Network

By Editors | 05/06/2023

Stocks that are “intralisted” on Cboe’s US and Canada exchanges will be available for trading in the Netherlands and the UK, with Australia to follow.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Proposes Rule Update to Account for Crypto and Cyber Risks

By Editors | 05/06/2023

The CFTC is considering requiring firms to update their risk management frameworks to account for related to crypto, AI, cyber, and climate.

Market Infrastructure

Regulators Urge Firms to Complete LIBOR Transition Efforts

By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2023

At least $700bn worth of junk rated US corporate loans are still priced using USD LIBOR, according to estimates.

Enforcement

FINRA Fines Vanguard for Misleading Account Statements

By Mark Johnston | 02/06/2023

Vanguard had errors in about 8.5 million customer statements and failed to address customer reports of the errors in a timely manner.