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United States
Cryptocurrency
US SEC Close to Settling Probe Against Crypto Firm Kraken
By Editors | 09/02/2023
Commissioner Hester Peirce says the SEC “has not done a good job” in providing regulatory clarity on crypto.
Cybersecurity
ION Brings Traders Back Online Following Ransomware Attack
By Editors | 09/02/2023
Exchanges are reporting business as usual, though ION is said to be rebuilding its systems. Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike will validate.
Trading & Investment
NYSE to Reimburse 60pc of Claims from January Trading Halts
By Editors | 08/02/2023
NYSE clients have been told that losses will be covered for orders posted or routed to NYSE. Loss-making trades triggered on other venues will not be covered.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
US SEC Expands Staff Messaging Probe to Hedge Funds
By Editors | 07/02/2023
The SEC has asked firms including Point72 Asset Management and Citadel to search employees’ personal devices for evidence of business dealings via unapproved channels.
Cryptocurrency
Thailand Grants Crypto Fund Managers Greater FX Flexibility
By Editors | 07/02/2023
The amendment will give digital asset fund managers greater flexibility to purchase digital assets overseas and make payments for related expenses.
Cryptocurrency
FASB to Propose New Crypto Accounting Standard in March
By Editors | 07/02/2023
An exposure draft to be issued by end-March will require companies to measure crypto assets using fair value accounting.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Eight Executives of Iranian Drone Maker
By Editors | 06/02/2023
The US has issued five rounds of designations of individuals and entities involved in transferring drones to Russia for use in Ukraine.
Sustainable Finance
SEC Philippines Drafts Guidance on Sustainability-linked Bonds
By Editors | 06/02/2023
Under the guidelines, the issuer must be an ASEAN Issuer or a non-ASEAN issuer with KPIs linked to an ASEAN member country.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Targets Sanctions Evasion Network Supporting Russia
By Editors | 06/02/2023
Entities based in Singapore, Israel, Latvia, Cyprus, and Bulgaria were among those sanctioned for supporting sanctioned, state-owned Russian defence firms.
Anti-Money Laundering
New York Woman Charged for Financing Terrorist Groups With Crypto
By Editors | 06/02/2023
The case is one of the rare cases worldwide where cryptocurrency is alleged to have financed terrorism, said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
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