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CBDCs
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.
Cryptocurrency
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.
PEPs & 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.
Cryptocurrency
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.
Supervision & 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.
Cryptocurrency
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.
PEPs & Sanctions
China Sanctions US Firms Over Arms Sales to Taiwan
By Editors | 23/05/2024
The sanctioned entities include units of Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, General Dynamics and other companies, as well as 10 executives.
Cybersecurity
US SEC Fines ICE for Late Notification of Cyber Intrusion
By Editors | 22/05/2024
Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda said the $10mn penalty was “disproportionately large” and creates a “counter-productive dynamic” with regulated entities.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
FDIC Chair to Step Down Over Culture Problems
By Editors | 22/05/2024
An independent review found a toxic work environment at the FDIC over decades, including “demeaning and inappropriate” interactions with staff by current chair Martin Gruenberg.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Sanctions Blamed for Death of Iranian President
By Editors | 22/05/2024
Iran has been unable to buy aviation spare parts, one of the main reasons cited for the helicopter crash that killed President Ebrahim Raisi.
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