All posts tagged "wallets"
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826EnforcementTechnology and Regulations Clash: Apple Vs EU Antitrust Law
European Commission has not shown cause for anti-trust allegations as consumers strongly support Apple payment technology, writes Peter Guy.
May 5, 2022 -
370Crypto / Digital AssetsThailand Bans Use of Crypto as Means of Payments
From 1 April, digital asset business operators are prohibited from enabling merchants to accept digital assets as a means of payment for goods or services.
March 24, 2022 -
702ChinaChina Showcases CBDC at Beijing Winter Olympics
Observers say China's “zero Covid policy” has limited its ability to showcase the e-CNY to a wider population.
February 9, 2022 -
712Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand to Prohibit Use of Digital Assets in Payments
The SEC is consulting on draft rules that will prohibit digital asset businesses from enabling merchants to accept crypto as payment for goods and services.
January 26, 2022 -
993Big PictureOECD Examines Policy Implications of DeFi in New Report
An increased use of stablecoins constitutes "one of the greatest points of vulnerability of the DeFi market" and a potential channel of risk transmission to the traditional financial markets.
January 22, 2022 -
935Crypto / Digital AssetsKoFIU Completes Initial Review of VASP Business Registrations
In all, 29 VASPs have been approved out of a total 42 that filed for registration by the 24 September deadline. Decisions on five entities are still pending.
December 24, 2021 -
262Crypto / Digital AssetsElliptic Wins Best Solution in Digital Asset Compliance
Elliptic helps cryptoasset business meet AML/CTF requirements, covering everything from onboarding and screening to customer monitoring and investigations.
December 10, 2021 -
485Asia-Pacific
Thai SEC to Require Crypto Wallet Providers to be Licensed
Custody and wallet providers required to obtain information identifying the account owners of wallets. New guidelines coming on the use of crypto in payments.
December 7, 2021 -
436ChinaPBOC Seeks to Enhance CBDC Design and Functionality
The PBOC will improve the e-CNY's settlement efficiency, privacy protection, anti-counterfeiting measures, and interoperability with existing payment tools.
November 12, 2021 -
504Fintech / RegtechBOJ Seeks Simple CBDC Design That Promotes Competition
While the BOJ still has no plan to issue CBDC, the inability to ensure interoperability with other countries could create issues for Japan.
October 18, 2021
