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AML / KYC
ISDA AGM Highlights Global Scrutiny of Crypto Sector
By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2022
Senior officials from the FSB, Basel Committee, US SEC, and CFTC spoke at ISDA’s AGM about the need for more regulation in the crypto sector.
Fintech / Regtech
CBOE Australia Commences Trading in First Three Crypto ETFs
By Editors | 13/05/2022
Cosmos launched a feeder ETF offering indirect bitcoin exposure. 21Shares and ETF Securities launched a bitcoin ETF and an ether ETF, offering direct exposure.
AML / KYC
Countries Should Ensure Capital Controls Cover Crypto: IMF
By Editors | 12/05/2022
A new IMF paper calls on policymakers to preserve the effectiveness of capital controls by clarifying the legal status of crypto assets.
AML / KYC
Wolfsberg Group Offers Guidance on Adverse Media Screening
By Editors | 12/05/2022
New FAQs highlight the need for FIs to understand how vendors evaluate data source reliability and the controls they have in place address unreliable sources.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ASX Confirms Delay to Chess Replacement Go-Live Date
By Editors | 12/05/2022
ASX said a new go-live date will be determined after further planning with its technology partner and input from stakeholders.
Fintech / Regtech
TerraUSD Collapse Highlights Need for Stablecoin Regulation: Yellen
By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2022
The world’s fourth largest stablecoin lost its peg this week, trading as low as 23 cents to the dollar on Wednesday.
Fintech / Regtech
IMF Explores Impact of Digital Money on Central Bank Operations
By Editors | 11/05/2022
The paper explores how CBDCs and stablecoins could impact the interest rate channel, monetary policy and central bank operations.
AML / KYC
The EU’s MiCA Races to Create a Regulatory Superhighway
By Ari Redbord | 11/05/2022
Ari Redbord outlines what crypto-asset service providers need to understand as discussions continue on an EU-wide regulatory framework for crypto.
Fintech / Regtech
Opposition to CBDC Based on Misconceptions, RBNZ Says
By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2022
Respondents to the RBNZ’s consultation have expressed concerns that cash and privacy would be at risk of disappearing if a CBDC is issued.
AML / KYC
MONEYVAL Calls for Clampdown on Crypto-enabled Money Laundering
By Mark Johnston | 11/05/2022
Some smaller cryptocurrencies are being established specifically with the motive of laundering, while larger virtual assets are seeing “heavy” manipulation.
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