United States

Crypto / Digital Assets

Eurex Receives Approval to Offer Bitcoin Futures to US Investors

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/06/2023

US investors can now benefit from access to a wider range of participants and liquidity pools during Asian, European and US hours, Eurex says.

China to Issue New Rules for Debt Collectors in August

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/06/2023

One of China’s biggest debt collection firms is considering ceasing operation due to tightening supervision of the industry.

Fintech / Regtech

Thai Bourse Launches New Trading System Using Nasdaq Tech

By Editors | 01/06/2023

The new trading system was launched by SET and TFEX along with new data distribution and market surveillance systems, using Nasdaq technology.

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions More Chinese Entities Over Fentanyl Epidemic

By Editors | 01/06/2023

The Chinese embassy in Mexico said the accusations are groundless and that China has been vigorously carrying out international anti-drug law enforcement cooperation

Crypto / Digital Assets

CFTC Issues Advisory on Risks of Clearing Crypto Derivatives

By Editors | 31/05/2023

Commissioner Kristin Johnson said the advisory means a formal rulemaking process on crypto clearing is warranted.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Former Coinbase Manager Settles SEC Insider Trading Case

By Manesh Samtani | 31/05/2023

In light of the prison sentences Ishan Wahi and his brother have to serve, the SEC will not seek civil penalties apart from the disgorgement already ordered.

Market Infrastructure

SGX Lists First Thai Stocks as Depository Receipts

By Manesh Samtani | 31/05/2023

The first three SDRs were issued by Phillip Securities, representing beneficial ownership interest in the underlying securities of three SET50 companies.

Capital / Liquidity

US OCC Sets Out Policy for Addressing “Persistent Weaknesses” at Banks

By Editors | 30/05/2023

The OCC may require banks to increase capital, restrict dividends, sell assets, divest subsidiaries or exit markets if they fail to fix “persistent weaknesses”.

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions the Head of the Wagner Group in Mali

By Editors | 30/05/2023

OFAC says the Wagner Group has been attempting to purchase military systems from foreign suppliers and routing these weapons through Mali for use in Ukraine.