All posts tagged "DeFi"
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112AML / KYCFATF Concludes Plenary, Finalises Work in Key Areas
The FATF will issue updated guidance for VASPs next week. A statement on Afghanistan was released. Beneficial ownership and cross-border payments also in focus.
October 23, 2021 -
131AML / KYCAustralia Senate Report Proposes New Crypto Licensing Regime
The committee recommends a new category of market licence be created for crypto exchanges and a new company structure for DeFi platforms.
October 22, 2021 -
197Big PictureCrypto Asset Regulation “A Matter Of Urgency”, says BOE
Deputy governor Jon Cunliffe says a “plausible scenario” involving a collapse in crypto-asset prices would have financial stability implications.
October 19, 2021 -
207Asia-PacificPhilippine SEC Warns Against Dealing with Unlicensed Entities
The SEC has warned against dealing with unlicensed forex brokers, crypto exchanges, and DeFi platforms among others.
September 22, 2021 -
286Big PictureGlobal Central Banks Urged to Accelerate CBDC Efforts
Banks worried about the implications of CBDCs should be more worried about stablecoins, DeFi and bigtech challenging their models, says Benoît Cœuré.
September 11, 2021 -
315Fintech / RegtechUS SEC Seeks Regulatory Oversight Over DeFi Platforms
SEC chairman Gary Gensler likens DeFi to P2P lending. In 2008, the SEC said promissory notes issued to P2P investors were securities.
August 26, 2021 -
319Fintech / RegtechJapan: Crypto Firm Liquid Resumes Services Following $97m Hack
Liquid has been tracing the movement of the stolen assets and working with other exchanges to freeze and recover the funds.
August 26, 2021 -
174Fintech / RegtechPoly Network Hackers Return Almost All of Stolen Funds
Hackers have returned nearly all of the USD 613 million worth of digital tokens stolen on Tuesday, says Poly Network.
August 13, 2021 -
254AML / KYCDeFi Accounts for Majority of Crypto Hacks, Frauds in 2021
In H1 2021, DeFi accounted for 76% of major crypto hack volume and 54% of major crypto fraud volume, according to CipherTrace.
August 12, 2021 -
266Fintech / Regtech
Japan FSA Launches New Section to Oversee Crypto Regulation
The FSA has reportedly created a new position to head the section, which will also oversee decentralised finance and deepen dialogue with foreign regulators.
July 20, 2021
