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Cryptocurrency
CFTC Poised to Lead US Digital Asset Regulation Under Trump
By Thisanka Siripala | 29/11/2024
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to scale back the SEC role in favour of a more innovation-friendly regulatory framework led by the CFTC.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Appeals Court Overturns Tornado Cash Sanctions
By Editors | 28/11/2024
The court said federal law only gives OFAC the authority to sanction property, and Tornado Cash’s smart contracts do not qualify as property.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
US Charges Against Gautam Adani Have Had Extensive Impacts
By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2024
Opposition parties demand parliamentary probe; Kenya cancels deals; Sri Lanka opens investigation; Global banks halting credit.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Imposes New Controls on Exports to Pakistan
By Editors | 27/11/2024
The new controls are being imposed on six categories of items being sought by entities on the Entity List for “regional stability reasons”.
PEPs & Sanctions
Hong Kong Has Become a Money Laundering Hub, US Lawmakers Say
By Editors | 27/11/2024
US lawmakers are calling for a re-evaluation of the treatment of Hong Kong banks, saying the city has become a hub for money laundering and sanctions evasion.
AI Risk & Governance
US Federal Reserve Governor Cautions Against Hasty AI Regulation
By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2024
Fed Governor Michelle Bowman cautions policymakers against hastily imposing strict AI regulations, as it could hinder banking innovation.
Market Abuse
US Authorities Charge Former Co-CIO of WAMCO with Fraud
By Editors | 26/11/2024
Ken Leech disproportionally allocate winning trades to favoured portfolios and loss-making trades to disfavoured portfolios.
Market Data & Technology
NY Fed Starts Publishing SOFR With Revised Methodology
By Editors | 26/11/2024
The revised methodology removes transactions between affiliated institutions and mitigates the influence of “specials” transactions
PEPs & Sanctions
US State Department “Taking Steps” to Sanction Hong Kong Officials
By Editors | 25/11/2024
The move is a response to the jailing of 45 pro-democracy advocates. China has vowed to take “firm countermeasures” if the sanctions come to pass.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Targets Russian Finance With Sweeping New Sanctions
By Editors | 24/11/2024
The sanctions target Gazprombank, over 50 other Russian banks, more than 40 Russian securities registrars, and 15 Russian finance officials.
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