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Market Infrastructure
Digital Asset, DTCC Complete Pilot Test on Tokenised US Treasuries
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2024
Digital Asset, DTCC and other industry project participants executed 100 transactions using tokenised US Treasuries as collateral.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Nasdaq Wins SEC Approval to List Options on Bitcoin ETF
By Editors | 25/09/2024
The options contracts on iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF still need to be approved by the Options Clearing Corp and the CFTC before trading can begin.
Enforcement
Deutsche Börse, Nasdaq Under Scrutiny in EU Antitrust Probe
By Editors | 25/09/2024
Deutsche Börse and Nasdaq said they were raided and searched by EU antitrust watchdogs who suspect antitrust rule violations.
Enforcement
US Prosecutors Accuse Visa of Monopolising Debit Card Market
By Editors | 25/09/2024
The DOJ says Visa illegally maintains monopoly power by imposing a web of exclusionary agreements on merchants and banks.
Enforcement
US Regulators Impose Record-keeping Penalties on 13 More Firms
By Manesh Samtani | 25/09/2024
The SEC fined broker-dealers and investment advisers a combined $88mn. The CFTC fined two firms a total $32mn.
Capital / Liquidity
US Fed’s Basel III Plan Faces Pushback From FDIC – Report
By Mark Johnston | 24/09/2024
Fed Vice Chair Michael Barr’s proposal has been met with resistance from at least three FDIC directors.
Sanctions
US Arrests Russian Man for Illicit Microelectronics Exports
By Editors | 23/09/2024
Several Hong Kong companies were used to purchase microelectronics from US distributors and export them to Russia.
Sanctions
Lebanese Man Pleads Guilty to Sanctions Evasion Conspiracy
By Editors | 23/09/2024
The man, designated as a specially designated global terrorist in May 2018, pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge and agreed to forfeit $830,000.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Issues Market Entry Guidelines for Foreign Firms
By Editors | 23/09/2024
The SEC said it will fast-track the licence approval process to better facilitate the entry of qualified foreign businesses into the Thai market.
ESG / Sustainability
CFTC Finalises Guidance for Listing Carbon Credit Derivatives
By Editors | 23/09/2024
The CFTC said the guidance will help to promote standardisation of VCC derivative products in a manner that “promotes transparency and liquidity”.
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