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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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