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Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand to Tighten Rules for P2P Trading of Crypto
By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2024
Thai Minister calls on SEC to extend existing crypto regulations to cover P2P channels as a way to combat fraud and scams.
Sanctions
G7 Considers Sanctions Response to Iran Attack on Israel
By Editors | 15/04/2024
The sanctions may involve designating Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist organisation, and specific sanctions against drone and missile programmes.
Sanctions
US and EU Announce New Sanctions Targeting Hamas
By Editors | 15/04/2024
The US targeted leaders of Hamas cyber and drone operations. The EU targeted three entities linked to human rights abuses.
Sanctions
US Treasury Proposes Enhancement to CFIUS Powers
By Editors | 14/04/2024
CFIUS would be able to more easily subpoena and demand information from companies involved in corporate acquisitions, including third parties.
Sanctions
LME, CME Barred from Accepting Three Key Russian Metals
By Editors | 12/04/2024
The LME and CME can no longer accept new aluminum, copper, and nickel produced by Russia. Existing stocks are exempt from the ban.
Sanctions
US Adds 11 Entities to Entity List, Including 6 Chinese Firms
By Editors | 12/04/2024
One of the entities was “working as a part of a network” with three Russian firms to procure aerospace components for Iran.
Fintech / Regtech
CFTC Subcommittee to Advance Work on AI Regulation
By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2024
MRAC subcommittee will initially focus on obtaining a better understanding of how CFTC registrants are using AI to conduct regulated activities.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Warns Crypto Firm Uniswap of Impending Lawsuit
By Editors | 11/04/2024
Uniswap said it received a Wells notice from the SEC focusing on whether the tokens it offers are securities, which the company denies.
Enforcement
US PCAOB Penalises KPMG, Deloitte for Exam Cheating
By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2024
KPMG Netherlands was fined USD 25 million and Deloitte affiliates in Indonesia and Philippines were fined USD 2 million.
Market Infrastructure
US CHIPS Network Completes Migration to ISO 20022
By Editors | 11/04/2024
The CHIPS network, operated by The Clearing House, has become the first high-value payment system in the US to adopt ISO 20022.
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