United States

    Fintech / Regtech

    Visa, Western Union, GBBC Join Digital Dollar Project

    By Editors | 03/04/2022

    The new members were announced just weeks after President Joe Biden signed an executive order outlining a “whole-of-government approach” to evaluate digital assets including a CBDC.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Says Talks With US Regulators Have Progressed ‘Smoothly’

    By Editors | 03/04/2022

    The CSRC was responding to a question about comments from SEC chair Gary Gensler which appeared to cast doubt that a deal on audit supervision was imminent.

    AML / KYC

    US Designates Russian Tech Firms for Enabling Sanctions Evasion

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2022

    US sanctions 21 entities and 13 individuals. EU to propose new measures this week. Australia applies 35% export tariff.

    Market Infrastructure

    Thai SEC Launches New Portal for Cyber Incident Reporting

    By Editors | 03/04/2022

    The portal will also be used to disseminate information about preventive measures firms can take to reduce the risks and impacts of cyber threats.

    AML / KYC

    US DOJ Charges Two for NFT Fraud, Money Laundering

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/04/2022

    The two defendants promised benefits to NFTs buyers and then transferred the $1.1mn in crypto proceeds to various wallets under their control.

    Securities / Derivatives

    US SEC Proposes Enhanced Protections for SPAC Investors

    By Editors | 31/03/2022

    The proposal aims to provide SPAC investors additional disclosures and protections similar to those they would receive in an IPO.

    AML / KYC

    US Lawmakers Probe Credit Suisse Russia Business

    By Editors | 30/03/2022

    The lawmakers are concerned that Credit Suisse may be concealing information about sanctions evasion by Russian oligarchs.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thailand SEC Unveils 2022-2024 Strategic Plan

    By Editors | 29/03/2022

    The SEC will seek to enhance competitiveness, ensure inclusiveness, and strengthen trust and confidence in the capital market.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BOT to Cap Bank Investment in Digital Asset Businesses

    By Editors | 27/03/2022

    Thai banks will be allowed to invest up to 3 percent of capital in digital asset businesses. Such investment must also be ring-fenced from core banking operations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Speculation of Deal on Chinese Audits ‘Premature’, says PCAOB

    By Editors | 27/03/2022

    The PCAOB said it is unclear whether full access to relevant audit documentation will be granted, and that any agreement would only be a “first step”.

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