CRYPTO / DIGITAL ASSETS

    AML / KYC

    FSB Issues Final Recommendations on Regulating Global Stablecoins

    By Editors | 13/10/2020

    Global stablecoin arrangements are expected to adhere to all applicable regulatory standards and address risks to financial stability before commencing operation, the FSB says.

    AML / KYC

    US Justice Dept Publishes Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework

    By Editors | 13/10/2020

    The framework provides a detailed threat overview, cataloging the three categories into which most illicit uses of cryptocurrency typically fall.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    UK FCA Bans Retail Sale Of Crypto Asset Derivatives

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2020

    The ban covers contracts for difference, options, futures and exchange-traded notes referencing crypto assets, and will come into effect on 6 January 2021.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thailand: SET to Establish Digital Asset Trading Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2020

    The new platform will provide new fundraising channels for businesses and create opportunities for investors, as Thailand seeks to develop its digital economy.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BIS Innovation Hub Announces G20 TechSprint Winners

    By Editors | 07/10/2020

    FNA won the dynamic information-sharing category; Tookitaki won in the monitoring and surveillance category; ISDA and REGnosys won the regulatory reporting category.

    Fintech / Regtech

    ISDA, Digital Asset Launch CDM Clearing Pilot Using DAML

    By Editors | 06/10/2020

    Deploying the Common Domain Model for clearing using DAML will increase standardisation and operational efficiency across the entire clearing lifecycle.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Malaysian MSMEs Cross MYR 1bn Crowdfunding Mark

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2020

    The SC highlighted a “considerable increase” in investor participation in markets via digital investment managers, ECF and P2P platforms, digital asset exchanges and online brokers.

    AML / KYC

    BitMEX Founders Charged for Evading AML Requirements

    By Editors | 03/10/2020

    Four individuals were charged for “willfully” failing to establish, implement, and maintain an adequate AML programme that included a KYC component.

    AML / KYC

    FATF Upgrades China on Three Recommendations in Follow-up

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2020

    This is to reflect progress on regulating online lending, guidance issued to online lending and other DNFBP sectors, and China’s prohibition on virtual asset activities.

    AML / KYC

    BSP Set to Issue Revised Rules on Virtual Assets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/09/2020

    The revisions are aimed at addressing identified gaps and aligning the framework with FATF guidance for regulating VASPs.

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