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    AML / KYC

    Thailand Creates Working Group to Tackle Social Media Scams

    By Editors | 16/10/2022

    Facebook accounts will be tracked and websites will be blocked if they are found to be promoting fraudulent investment schemes or raising funds illegally.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thai SEC Launches New E-Licensing Services Pilot

    By Editors | 15/10/2022

    The services will initially allow online submissions of applications for two types of licenses. Full e-licensing services will launch in Q1 2023.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Tether Eliminates Commercial Paper from Stablecoin Reserves

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2022

    “Reducing commercial papers to zero demonstrates Tether’s commitment to backing its tokens with the most secure reserves in the market,” the company said.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thai SEC Orders Bitkub to Fix Standards of Native Token

    By Editors | 15/10/2022

    The SEC says KUB Coin’s so-called “adminTransfer” function could be used by attackers to transfer digital assets from any wallet.

    Market Infrastructure

    CME Confirms 14 April 2023 for Conversion of Eurodollar F&O

    By Editors | 14/10/2022

    CME will amend its eurodollar futures and options fallback rules to set the conversion date to 14 April 2023.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FASB is Moving to Fair Value Accounting for Crypto Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/10/2022

    The FASB has decided to move away from the current impairment model in favour of fair value accounting for crypto assets.

    AML / KYC

    US Treasury Facing 2nd Lawsuit Over Tornado Cash Sanctions

    By Editors | 14/10/2022

    Think tank Coin Center argues that the Tornado Cash sanctions harm US citizens and their ability to transact privately using the Ethereum network.

    Enforcement

    US SEC Probing Funds, Advisers on Staff Messaging Practices

    By Editors | 13/10/2022

    The SEC’s probe into the use of personal devices and messaging apps has reportedly expanded beyond broker-dealers to include investment funds and advisers.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BNY Mellon Launches Digital Asset Custody Platform

    By Editors | 13/10/2022

    BNY Mellon is the first systemically important US bank to launch a crypto custody platform, leveraging technology from Fireblocks and Chainalysis.

    Securities / Derivatives

    US SEC Approves Update to Electronic Recordkeeping Rule

    By Editors | 13/10/2022

    The amendments add an audit-trail alternative allowing electronic records to be preserved in a way that permits recreation if original records are altered, over-written, or erased.

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