United States

    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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