Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

CPMI, IOSCO Issue Final Guidance on Stablecoin Arrangements

By Editors | 14/07/2022

CPMI and IOSCO confirm that the PFMI apply to systemically important stablecoin arrangements that transfer stablecoins.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BOE Calls for Clear Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets

By Mark Johnston | 14/07/2022

BOE’s Jon Cunliffe said the extension of a regulatory framework to encompass crypto must be grounded in the iron principle of ‘same risk, same regulatory outcome’.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB Updates G20 on Covid-19, Climate, Crypto Work

By Editors | 13/07/2022

Accompanying the letter to the G20 is a report on exit strategies to address COVID-19 scarring in the financial sector, and a statement on crypto-asset regulation.

Crypto / Digital Assets

New Report Offers Guidance to Central Banks on CBDC Design

By Editors | 12/07/2022

A report from CPMI, BISIH, IMF and World Bank assesses the options for access to and interoperability of CBDCs, to ensure they improve cross-border payments.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto Firm Celsius Network Accused of Running Ponzi Scheme

By Editors | 12/07/2022

A lawsuit filed by a former Celsius money manager says the company mismanaged customer funds, failed to perform basic internal auditing, and manipulated crypto-assets.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Publishes ML/TF Risk Assessment Report

By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2022

The most prominent ML threats to banks come from fraud, corruption and tax crimes. The main ML threats to the crypto sector relate to fraud and theft.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB Issues Statement on Crypto Assets Ahead of G20 Meeting

By Editors | 11/07/2022

The statement clarifies that so-called stablecoins and other crypto-assets “do not operate in a regulation-free space”.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Fed Vice Chair Calls for Swift Action on Crypto Regulation

By Editors | 11/07/2022

This is the right time to establish which crypto activities are permissible for regulated entities and under what constraints, Lael Brainard said.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US Treasury Outlines Approach to International Engagement on Crypto

By Editors | 11/07/2022

The US will promote the adoption and implementation of international standards while ensuring a “coordinated message” and limiting duplication of work.