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Cryptocurrency
US SEC Fines Kraken, Forced Shutter of Crypto Staking Programme
By Editors | 10/02/2023
Commissioner Hester Peirce disagreed with the action, saying there isn’t sufficient guidance on the SEC’s regulatory approach to staking programmes.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Issues Exemptions to Facilitate Syria Earthquake Relief Efforts
By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2023
US sanctions in Syria will not stand in the way of life-saving efforts for the Syrian people, said deputy treasury secretary Wally Adeyemo.
Cloud & Infrastructure
US Treasury Calls for Caution When Adopting Cloud Tech
By Editors | 09/02/2023
Treasury’s report highlights concerns over market concentration in cloud service offerings, among other challenges that could detract from their benefits.
Cloud & Infrastructure
As Regulation Evolves, Regtech Will Continue to Boom
By Leo Labeis | 09/02/2023
The success of the Digital Regulatory Reporting (DRR) programme highlights the opportunity that regtech presents and the increasingly important role technology will play in compliance, says Leo Labeis.
Cryptocurrency
US SEC Close to Settling Probe Against Crypto Firm Kraken
By Editors | 09/02/2023
Commissioner Hester Peirce says the SEC “has not done a good job” in providing regulatory clarity on crypto.
Cybersecurity
ION Brings Traders Back Online Following Ransomware Attack
By Editors | 09/02/2023
Exchanges are reporting business as usual, though ION is said to be rebuilding its systems. Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike will validate.
Trading & Investment
NYSE to Reimburse 60pc of Claims from January Trading Halts
By Editors | 08/02/2023
NYSE clients have been told that losses will be covered for orders posted or routed to NYSE. Loss-making trades triggered on other venues will not be covered.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
US SEC Expands Staff Messaging Probe to Hedge Funds
By Editors | 07/02/2023
The SEC has asked firms including Point72 Asset Management and Citadel to search employees’ personal devices for evidence of business dealings via unapproved channels.
Cryptocurrency
Thailand Grants Crypto Fund Managers Greater FX Flexibility
By Editors | 07/02/2023
The amendment will give digital asset fund managers greater flexibility to purchase digital assets overseas and make payments for related expenses.
Cryptocurrency
FASB to Propose New Crypto Accounting Standard in March
By Editors | 07/02/2023
An exposure draft to be issued by end-March will require companies to measure crypto assets using fair value accounting.
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