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United States
ESG / Sustainability
US Unveils Plans to Develop Voluntary Carbon Markets
By Nithya Subramanian | 29/05/2024
The Biden Administration unveiled a Joint Policy Statement and Principles as part of broader efforts to encourage the development of VCMs.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Thai Firms Linked to Cybercrime Network
By Editors | 29/05/2024
Three Chinese individuals and three Thai companies were sanctioned over their links to a malicious botnet called 911 S5.
Enforcement
Former FTX Executive Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison
By Editors | 29/05/2024
Former FTX executive Ryan Salame was also ordered to pay more than $6mn in forfeiture and more than $5mn in restitution.
Securities / Derivatives
US Adopts T+1 Settlement Cycle for Securities Transactions
By Editors | 28/05/2024
Canada, Mexico, Argentina and Jamaica implemented a T+1 settlement cycle on Monday and the US on Tuesday.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US House Passes Legislation to Block Fed-Issued CBDC
By Mark Johnston | 28/05/2024
The CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act aims to halt the Federal Reserve’s efforts towards developing a digital dollar.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Approves Rule Change for Spot Ether ETFs
By Editors | 27/05/2024
The rule change coincides with a deadline for the SEC to decide whether the VanEck Ethereum ETF could proceed.
Sanctions
Russian President Signs Decree Allowing Confiscation of US Assets
By Editors | 24/05/2024
Russian entities impacted by sanctions can seek compensation through US-owned properties, companies, bank accounts, or shares located in Russia.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US House of Representatives Passes Digital Assets Bill
By Nithya Subramanian | 24/05/2024
The legislation provides a clear process to determine which digital asset transactions are subject to the SEC’s and CFTC’s jurisdiction.
Enforcement
CFTC Fines JPMorgan $200m Over Trade Surveillance Gaps
By Editors | 24/05/2024
Half of the penalty will be offset by resolutions made with the OCC and Federal Reserve Board in March.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai SEC Seeks Input on Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets
By Editors | 23/05/2024
The SEC is seeking comments on areas where the regulatory framework can be improved to enhance governance, efficiency, supervision, and enforement.
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