United States

    Anti-Money Laundering

    DOJ Calls for Stronger International Cooperation on Crypto Crime

    By Editors | 08/06/2022

    The paper says the US should help foreign nations develop the tools, technical expertise, and infrastructure necessary to conduct complex crypto-related investigations.

    Cryptocurrency

    US Senators Propose Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2022

    The CFTC would be granted authority over crypto spot markets, based on the understanding that “most digital assets are more similar to commodities than securities”.

    Climate Risk

    CFTC Consults on Climate Impacts to Derivatives, Commodities

    By Editors | 07/06/2022

    The CFTC may use the information collected to inform actions such as the issuance of new or amended guidance, interpretations, policy statements, or regulations.

    ESG Data

    ESG Ratings Diverge Substantially, with Real-Economy Impact

    By ESG Investor | 04/06/2022

    Analysis across KLD, Sustainalytics, Moody’s ESG, S&P Global, Refinitiv and MSCI finds significant differences in how indicators are measured.

    Market Abuse

    CFTC Files Suit Against Winklevoss-founded Crypto Exchange

    By Editors | 03/06/2022

    The CFTC says Gemini misled the regulator about whether it could prevent manipulation in the prices used as a benchmark for a bitcoin futures contract.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US to Seek New UN Sanctions if DPRK Tests Nuclear Weapon

    By Editors | 03/06/2022

    The US tried to impose new UN sanctions on North Korea last week but the resolution was vetoed by China and Russia.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Issues New Russia Sanctions, EU Approves 6th Package

    By Editors | 02/06/2022

    The US is targeting more Russian government and business officials and technology. The EU approved an embargo on seaborne oil imports.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    DWS CEO Quits Over Greenwashing Accusations

    By ESG Investor | 02/06/2022

    Resignation sparked by German police raids to investigate claims over mis-representation of ESG funds.

    CBDCs

    Fed Explores CBDC Impacts on Monetary Policy Implementation

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2022

    CBDC withdrawals could reduce bank reserves, which would result in competition for funding, higher interest rates, and ultimately a larger Fed balance sheet.

    Market Abuse

    Ex-OpenSea Employee Charged for Insider Trading in NFTs

    By Editors | 02/06/2022

    The former product manager traded on confidential information about which NFTs were going to be featured by OpenSea’s website.

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