Crypto / Digital Assets

Crypto / Digital Assets

UPDATED – BaFin Says Binance Stock Tokens Violate Securities Laws

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/05/2021

The tokens require the publishing of a prospectus, “minimum information required by law” for the sale of an investment product.

AML / KYC

Data Analytics Becoming Embedded at Singapore FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2021

The increased use of data analytics and digital processes has led to increased AML/CFT effectiveness, according to Assistant Managing Director Ms Loo Siew Yee.

AML / KYC

FATF Publishes New Zealand Mutual Evaluation Report

By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2021

Of the 40 recommendations, New Zealand is ‘Compliant’ on 8, ‘Largely Compliant’ on 20, and ‘Partially Compliant’ on 12.

Crypto / Digital Assets

CBIRC Warns of Crackdown on Illegal Fundraising Activities

By Editors | 29/04/2021

New regulations on the prevention and handling of illegal fundraising activities come into effect from 1 May.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Blockchain Groups Form New ASEAN Consortium to Drive Adoption

By Editors | 27/04/2021

Members include blockchain associations in Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US House Passes Bill to Foster Innovation in Digital Assets

By Editors | 25/04/2021

The bill will require the SEC and CFTC to establish a digital asset working group to ensure collaboration between regulators and the private sector on digital assets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UK Taskforce Publishes Digital Dispute Resolution Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/04/2021

The rules allow parties to digital transactions to quickly resolve disputes through arbitration, where decisions are implemented within smart contracts.

AML / KYC

Taiwan to Require Crypto Sector to Comply with AML Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2021

Crypto exchanges and trading platforms will have to comply with AML requirements for conventional banks starting 1 July.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HM Treasury, BOE Form CBDC Taskforce to Explore ‘Britcoin’

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2021

The taskforce will coordinate work to explore a potential ‘Britcoin’, though a decision has not been made on whether a CBDC would be introduced.