United States

    Securities / Derivatives

    Five Chinese Heavyweights to Delist from US Exchanges

    By Editors | 15/08/2022

    The companies cited the small trading volume of their shares in New York, without mentioning any ongoing disputes between US and Chinese authorities.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Philippines: BSP to Suspend VASP Licensing for Three Years

    By Editors | 15/08/2022

    Starting from 1 September, new VASP licence applications will only be entertained if they come from existing BSP-supervised financial institutions.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thai SEC to Develop Guidance on Human Rights Due Diligence

    By Editors | 14/08/2022

    The guideline is being developed with Chulalongkorn University to help listed entities adopt concrete human rights due diligence practices in line with the UNGPs.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SEC, CFTC Propose Enhanced Reporting Rules for Hedge Funds

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2022

    Under the proposed rules, large hedge funds and PE funds would have to report their crypto exposures for the first time.

    AML / KYC

    Former BitMEX Exec to Pay Fine for Violating AML Law

    By Editors | 11/08/2022

    The US Attorney previously secured judgments against the firm’s three co-founders for violating US derivatives laws and AML rules.

    AML / KYC

    Iran Makes First Import Order Using Crypto – Report

    By Editors | 10/08/2022

    By end September, the use of cryptocurrencies and smart contracts will be widely used in foreign trade with target countries, an Iranian official said.

    AML / KYC

    OFAC Sanctions Crypto Mixing Service Tornado Cash

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/08/2022

    The US Treasury Department says Tornado Cash has been used to launder over USD 7 billion worth of crypto since it was created in 2019.

    AML / KYC

    US Secures Extradition of Former Crypto Exchange Operator

    By Editors | 09/08/2022

    Alexander Vinnik is alleged to have laundered more than $4bn through a crypto exchange he operated known as BTC-e until it was shut down in 2017.

    AML / KYC

    China Sanctions Pelosi, Halts US Cooperation on Crime, Climate

    By Editors | 08/08/2022

    China sanctioned US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her immediate family over her visit to Taiwan, and will suspend cooperation with the US in a number of areas.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BlackRock, Coinbase Partner on Crypto Trading Services

    By Editors | 08/08/2022

    Connectivity will be established between BlackRock’s investment management platform Aladdin and Coinbase’s integrated trading platform Coinbase Prime.

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