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Crypto / Digital Assets
SBI Obtains Singapore Licence to Offer Digital Asset Services
By Editors | 22/09/2022
SBI Digital Markets will advise on corporate finance, deal in capital markets products, and provide custodial services.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thailand SEC Issues New Rules on Crypto Custody
By Editors | 21/09/2022
Digital asset depository service providers already in business have until 11 October to submit a licence application to the SEC.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Binance Set to Secure Crypto Licence for the Philippines
By Editors | 21/09/2022
Binance is in late stage talks to buy a Philippine company that already has VASP and electronic money issuer licences.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Nasdaq Establishes New Digital Assets Business
By Editors | 21/09/2022
The technology that underpins the digital asset ecosystem has the potential to transform markets over the long-term, says Nasdaq’s Adena Friedman.
Citigroup Submits Plans to US Regulators to Address Deficiencies
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/09/2022
Citigroup has about 30,000 people working on improvements and is hiring rival bankers and former auditors to beef up its risk and compliance teams.
AML / KYC
US Treasury Seeks Input on Illicit Finance Risks in Crypto
By Editors | 19/09/2022
The RFC calls for input on how to prevent crypto from being used for illicit finance, including through analytics tools and AML/CFT regulations.
Securities / Derivatives
CFTC Issues No-Action Letter to TAIFEX on Swaps Clearing
By Editors | 19/09/2022
The no-action letter will facilitate access for US persons to swaps clearing in Taiwan while TAIFEX’s application for an exemption from DCO registration is pending.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai SEC Proposes to Ban Crypto Lending, Staking Services
By Editors | 18/09/2022
A minimum investment amount is also proposed for each digital asset transaction. Meanwhile, the SEC is considering allowing asset managers to set up digital asset funds.
AML / KYC
US Unveils Comprehensive Plans for Regulating Digital Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2022
Reports released by the White House, Treasury, Commerce and DOJ will help ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to digital assets policy.
AML / KYC
OFAC Issues Guidance on Transacting With Tornado Cash
By Editors | 18/09/2022
US persons may request a specific licence from OFAC to complete transactions involving sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado Cash.
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