Crypto / Digital Assets

    AML / KYC

    Limited Progress Made on Travel Rule Implementation: FATF

    By Editors | 01/07/2022

    Jurisdictions have made “only limited progress” over the last year to implement the travel rule in the crypto industry, the FATF says.

    Capital / Liquidity

    MAS Reprimands Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital

    By Editors | 01/07/2022

    MAS said Three Arrows Capital exceeded its allowable AUM and gave the regulator a false representation. The company entered into liquidation this week.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BCBS Issues New Consultation on Banks’ Cryptoasset Exposures

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2022

    Total bank exposures to Group 2 cryptossets would be capped at 1% of Tier 1 capital. Banks would be permitted to recognise hedging for certain Group 2 cryptoassets.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    EU Lawmakers Agree on AML Framework for Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/06/2022

    Crypto asset service providers will be required to implement customer protection measures and robust AML/CFT safeguards including the travel rule.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Taiwan Central Bank Completes Second Phase of CBDC Testing

    By Editors | 29/06/2022

    The central bank will now collect feedback from the trials, seek to gain public support for the CBDC, refine its technology, and establish regulations for the digital currency.

    Big Picture

    WEF Offers Guidance to Policymakers on DAO Structures, Risks

    By Editors | 28/06/2022

    DAOs may disrupt whole sectors but they also confront challenges of cybersecurity, governance, and regulatory uncertainty, says a new WEF report.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thai SEC Proposes to Tighten Rules for ICO Portals

    By Editors | 28/06/2022

    ICO portals cannot provide services for digital token offerings if there is a conflict of interest, such as in situations where they hold shares in the issuer.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Malaysia Unveils Strategic Roadmap to Develop Labuan IBFC

    By Editors | 28/06/2022

    The roadmap includes plans to develop regulatory requirements for digital assets, the tokenisation of non-securities, and dealings on digital exchange platforms.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Shenzhen Authorities Issue Warning Against Crypto Speculation

    By Editors | 28/06/2022

    Domestic staff of overseas crypto exchanges and others engaging in crypto-related business will be investigated.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan’s Soramitsu to Study CBDC in Vietnam, Fiji, Philippines

    By Editors | 27/06/2022

    Japan’s METI has selected Soramitsu to conduct CBDC feasibility studies in other APAC countries, building on its work in Cambodia and Laos.

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