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AML / KYC
Darkweb Blockchain Analytics Tool Gets Shut Down
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/08/2021
A service that was being used by criminals to check whether their own bitcoin wallets were linked to criminal activity has been shut down.
Big Picture
OECD Offers Policy Advice for Regulating AI in Financial Services
By Manesh Samtani | 17/08/2021
Among the recommendations are the introduction of suitability requirements for AI-driven financial services, and add-on capital buffers based on AI algorithms.
Big Picture
ETF Structure Proved Resilient to Market Stress: IOSCO
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/08/2021
An IOSCO study has helped to “alleviate concerns” about possible financial stability risks or fragilities relating to the ETF structure.
ESG / Sustainability
SBTi Issues Climate Target-Setting Guidance for Private Equity
By ESG Investor | 13/08/2021
Public consultation re-emphasises importance of financial institutions transitioning to net zero alongside corporates.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Poly Network Hackers Return Almost All of Stolen Funds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2021
Hackers have returned nearly all of the USD 613 million worth of digital tokens stolen on Tuesday, says Poly Network.
Market Infrastructure
Refinitiv Launches Prototype USD Fallback Rates for Cash Products
By Editors | 13/08/2021
There are two versions of the Refinitiv USD IBOR Cash Fallbacks: one for consumer cash products, the other for institutional cash products.
Big Picture
IPCC Reaction: Political Leadership Needed to Drive Transition
By ESG Investor | 12/08/2021
“Concrete and actionable carbon-reduction strategies” required from governments to drive capital reallocations, say investors, while reinforcing commitment to science-based targets.
AML / KYC
BitMEX to Pay $100m in Civil Penalties for US Regulatory Breaches
By Editors | 12/08/2021
BitMEX unlawfully accepted orders and funds from US customers to trade cryptocurrencies and failed to have in place an AML and user verification programme.
Market Infrastructure
DSB Signs MoU on UPI Governance Arrangements
By Editors | 12/08/2021
The Derivatives Service Bureau and Regulatory Oversight Committee will cooperate to enshrine governance and oversight arrangements in the UPI service.
AML / KYC
DeFi Accounts for Majority of Crypto Hacks, Frauds in 2021
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/08/2021
In H1 2021, DeFi accounted for 76% of major crypto hack volume and 54% of major crypto fraud volume, according to CipherTrace.
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