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    Cryptocurrency

    Cake Defi’s Henry Loh Discusses Credit Risk & Trust in Crypto

    By Editors | 10/04/2023

    Cake DeFi’s Henry Loh discusses the importance of credit risk management and clearer regulatory guidance to promote trust in the crypto sector.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    EU Consults on Taxonomy Environmental Objectives

    By ESG Investor | 09/04/2023

    The European Commission is consulting on additional criteria in EU taxonomy delegated acts.

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    Market Data & Technology

    SET to Streamline Market Data Licensing Processes

    By Editors | 07/04/2023

    The Stock Exchange of Thailand has partnered with DataBP to launch a new online platform that will simplify reporting and standardise market data administration.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Wanton Wiper Malware and the Weaponization of Legitimate Tools

    By Lotem Finkelstein | 07/04/2023

    A bigger threat than ransomware is the reemergence of malware that destroys sensitive data, says Lotem Finkelstein.

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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    Bank Capital Requirements Should Account for Geopolitical Risks: IMF

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2023

    The IMF suggests geopolitical risks should feed into stress testing, scenario analysis and requirements for banks to hold capital and liquidity buffers.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    UBS Executes Cross-border Intraday Repo on Broadridge Blockchain Platform

    By Editors | 06/04/2023

    Intraday repo provides a more efficient means of managing liquidity, while also providing additional funding flexibility and reducign operational risk.

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    Cryptocurrency

    IOSCO Pledges to Deliver Sustainable Finance & Crypto Work in 2023

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2023

    Under its new two-year work programme, IOSCO will issue a consultation on crypto asset regulation in H1 2023, and on DeFi regulation in Q3.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    ‘Genesis’ Darknet Market Sanctioned and Shuttered by Authorities

    By Editors | 06/04/2023

    Law enforcement arrested 119 people and conducted 208 property searches in connection with Genesis Market, a criminal marketplace believed to be located in Russia.

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    Cryptocurrency

    UPDATED – Binance Faces Added Regulatory Pressures Amid CFTC Charges

    By Editors | 05/04/2023

    Dubai’s VARA is asking Binance for more information. ASIC is meanwhile reviewing Binance’s Australia derivatives business and has cancelled its licence.

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    Structural Regulation

    Industry Bodies Say EU BMR Presents ‘Cliff-edge Risks’

    By Editors | 05/04/2023

    Industry bodies say only benchmarks designated as systemically important should be in scope of BMR for mandatory compliance.

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