All posts tagged "stablecoins"
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1.7KBig PictureCPMI Publishes Stage 2 Report on Enhancing Cross-Border Payments
The report identifies 19 building blocks where further joint public and private sector work could enhance cross-border payments.
July 14, 2020 -
1.6KAML / KYCRevised FATF Standards ‘Clearly Apply’ to Stablecoins
Stablecoins are better placed than many virtual assets to achieve mass-adoption, which makes them vulnerable to AML/CTF risk, the FATF says.
July 9, 2020 -
1.5KAML / KYCFATF Highlights Progress to Adopt AML Standards for Virtual Assets
35 of 54 reporting jurisdictions have implemented the FATF Standards on virtual assets and VASPs, and progress has been made to develop technology for travel rule implementation.
July 8, 2020 -
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FATF Progresses Key Initiatives at June 2020 Plenary
The Plenary discussed progress on virtual assets, stablecoins, illegal wildlife trade, and work on an enhanced framework for mutual evaluations and follow-up.
July 1, 2020 -
2.3KBig PictureVideo: Libra Missteps, CBDC Opportunities, Digital Yuan: Douglas Arner
Douglas Arner explains how Bitcoin, Libra, China's digital currency project, and Covid-19 have each played a role in catalysing what will be a fundamental reorientation of monetary and payment systems.
June 19, 2020 -
1.4KCrypto / Digital AssetsMAS Sets Out Regulatory Approach for Payment Token Derivatives
MAS will regulate payment token derivatives offered by approved exchanges - i.e. SGX Derivatives, APEX, Ice Futures - but will not regulate such products offered by other entities.
May 18, 2020 -
1.1KCrypto / Digital AssetsTemasek Joins Libra Association as First Asia Pacific Backer
Temasek's participation in the Libra Association will allow it to contribute toward a regulated global network for cost effective retail payments.
May 17, 2020 -
1.3KBig PictureFSB Offers Recommendations on Regulating Global Stablecoins
The consultative report proposes 10 high-level recommendations for jurisdictional authorities to advance consistent and effective regulation and supervision of global stablecoin arrangements.
April 14, 2020 -
1.3KAML / KYCFSB Publishes Stage 1 Report on Enhancing Cross-Border Payments
New technologies have the potential to facilitate fast, low cost, transparent and scalable payments, but should be accompanied by measures to address all relevant risks.
April 10, 2020 -
1.4KFintech / RegtechSecurities Market Principles Can Be Applied to Stablecoins: IOSCO
Preliminary analysis concludes that the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures could apply to the global stablecoin arrangements, among other principles and standards.
March 25, 2020
