Crypto / Digital Assets

Securities / Derivatives

US Fed Approves New Trading Rules for Senior Officials

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2022

The rules aim to support public confidence in the impartiality and integrity of the FOMC’s work by guarding against “even the appearance of any conflict of interest”.

Fintech / Regtech

ICE Makes ‘Strategic Investment’ in Digital Securities Platform tZero

By Editors | 24/02/2022

tZERO operates a digital marketplace for unique private assets, public equities, cryptocurrencies, and other digital assets, including NFTs.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Russia Considers Framework for Regulating Cryptocurrencies

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/02/2022

The draft proposes requirements for VASPs relating to corporate governance, tax reporting, data storage, internal controls, risk management, client identification/KYC and segregation of assets.

Fintech / Regtech

KB Asset Management Unveils Plans to Launch Crypto Funds

By Editors | 24/02/2022

KB Asset Management is working towards launching a crypto ETF, a crypto-themed equity fund, and potentially a hybrid fund that includes crypto exposure.

Fintech / Regtech

Korean Think Tank Classifies Some NFTs as Virtual Assets

By Editors | 23/02/2022

NFTs used in games and for payments can satisfy the definition of virtual assets and may be subject to AML obligations, the Korea Institute of Finance said.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea FSS Includes NFT, Metaverse Monitoring in Annual Work Plan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2022

The FSS said it will strengthen its supervision of “new trading assets such as NFTs” and “prepare countermeasures” if necessary to protect consumers against damage.

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US DOJ Appoints First Director of National Crypto Enforcement Team

By Editors | 20/02/2022

The FBI has meanwhile created a new “Virtual Asset Exploitation Unit”, which will provide analysis, support, training and new tools to stay ahead of future crypto-related threats.

Enforcement

UK HMRC Seizes Three NFTs in Fraud Investigation

By Editors | 20/02/2022

Three people were arrested on suspicion of attempting to defraud HMRC using 250 fake companies. This is the first time a UK agency has seized NFTs.

Fintech / Regtech

NYSE Seeks Trademark Licences for Digital Marketplace

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/02/2022

A filing with the US Patent and Trademark Office suggests the NYSE may be planning to launch an NFT marketplace as well as its own cryptocurrency.