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US Regulators Probe Celsius Suspension of Crypto Withdrawals
By Editors | 20/06/2022
Withdrawals have been suspended one week. Celsius says it is continuing efforts to stabilise its liquidity and operations, and that the process “will take time”.
AML / KYC
FATF Concludes Final Plenary Under German Presidency
By Editors | 19/06/2022
FATF will soon publish an update on travel rule implementation in the crypto industry, a report on collaborative analytics, and new guidance for the real estate sector.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Probes Insider Trading Controls at Crypto Firms: Reports
By Editors | 19/06/2022
The SEC is reportedly seeking information about how crypto exchanges protect their users from insider trading on their platforms.
Fintech / Regtech
‘Substantial Changes” Needed to Fully Reap Benefits of DeFi: BIS
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2022
A new BIS bulletin highlights a growing trend in DeFi to rely on forms of centralisation, and a need for it to ultimately fall within the regulatory umbrella.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Shanghai Strengthens Efforts to Curb Crypto Mining
By Darien Choong | 17/06/2022
Crypto mining has continued in China despite a government ban on such activities since May 2021.
AML / KYC
Russia Launches Blockchain-Based Alternative to SWIFT
By Editors | 14/06/2022
Russian state-owned firm Rostec said the blockchain-based platform will allow settlements in national currencies and eliminate the risk of sanctions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australia: New Govt to Push Ahead with BNPL, Crypto Regulation
By Editors | 14/06/2022
The government will also continue a consultation process started by Josh Frydenberg on a regulatory framework for the crypto sector.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Bangladesh Bank to Assess Feasibility of Introducing CBDC
By Editors | 14/06/2022
A CBDC is needed to facilitate the growth of digital transactions and encourage startups and e-commerce businesses, the finance minister said.
AML / KYC
IMF Calls on Philippines to Enhance AML Supervision
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/06/2022
Limited actions to amend bank secrecy laws present risks to the Philippines. Casinos, the gaming industry, and crypto exchanges are flagged as risky.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Regulating the Metaverse: A “Metacode” of Conduct
By Kanv Pandit | 14/06/2022
Kanv Pandit highlights the need for a ‘metacode of conduct’ to protect metaverse users from loss and fraud until regulation catches up.
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